These factors that may decide the result of India vs Australia 1st Test on day five in Adelaide.
India vs Australia, 1st Test Day 5 at Adelaide Oval: India will be looking to seal the deal early on Monday as they need just six wickets to win the first Test of the ongoing four-match series against Australia. On the other hand, Australia will be looking for a miraculous peformance as they aim to reach the target of 323 runs to take the win.
India may have the upper hand but the margin is very slim and one expectional innings or great spell can turn the direction of the match either way.
Here are the factors that may decide the result of India vs Australia 1st Test on day five in Adelaide.
1. IND vs AUS 1st Test: The Shaun Marsh-Travis Head stand
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Australia finished day four at 104-4, with Shaun Marsh and Travis Head at the crease. Tim Paine is the only recognised batsman to follow these two. So, it will be crucial for India to get them out early. On the other hand, Australia will be hoping for these two spend a long time at the crease. Marsh and Head batted out 12.1 overs before stumps on Sunday, putting on 20 runs. Marsh (31 off 92 balls) has looked solid so far while Head scored 72 runs in the first innings.
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2. IND vs AUS 1st Test: Will Ashwin spin the magic?
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Unlike previous series in Australia, spin has played a crucial role in the match so far. Both Australia's Nathan Lyon and India's R Ashwin have bowled really well and taken wickets. Lyon took 6/122 in the India's second innings. So Ashwin is expected be India's go-to bowler on final day. If he can use the track, it will be difficult for Australia to survive.
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3. IND vs AUS 1st Test: Indian pace attack
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India will look to Shami, Ishant and Bumrah to provide them with the early breakthrough as well as removing the tail-enders. India's pacers have hunted in packs so far and they will need to use the early help from the wicket to get some wickets. If the match drags then they will need use their sheer pace to get someone out.
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4. IND vs AUS 1st Test: Australia's lower order
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If comes to that, Australia will need for its lower order to offer some resistance. Nathan Lyon added valueable 24 runs in the first innings. India have had their fair share of trouble in getting the tail-enders out in the past. Can they defy India one more time?
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5. IND vs AUS 1st Test: Umpiring errors
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It has not been a great Test match for umpires. They have made some really bad calls. However, most of them have been rectified but DRS. However, on the final day, such a call may result in big consequences. If any team runs out of DRS and gets a bad on-field call, it may hamper its chances.
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