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4th Test, Day 4: Kuldeep Yadav helps India dominate before weather plays spoilsport - As it happened

India Vs Australia, 4th Test: Kuldeep Yadav shines as India enforce follow-on before bad weather abandons play on Day 4.

4th Test, Day 4: Kuldeep Yadav helps India dominate before weather plays spoilsport - As it happened

Sydney, Jan 5: Kuldeep Yadav returned with his Test career's second five-wicket haul as dominant India bundled Australia out for 300 in their first innings before bad weather conditions abandoned the play on day four of the fourth and final Test here on Sunday (January 6).

Australia were 6/0 in their second innings after India captain Virat Kohli enforced a follow-on. Only 27.3 overs' of play could be played on the day that was marred by bad light and rain.

Earlier, India became the first team in 30 years to enforce a follow-on on Australian soil as Kuldeep grabbed a well deserved second fifer in his sixth game. After the first session was washed out due to rain and poor light, Australia resumed their innings from 236/6 and their remaining four wickets perished after adding 64 runs on a penultimate day of the match.

Day 3: As it happenedDay 3: As it happened

It was another day of dominance from India, who are seeking their first Test series victory in Australia having already retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav picked up remaining four wickets as the hosts fell 322 runs short of India's first innings total of 622/7. Josh Hazlewood (21) was the last wicket to fall as Kuldeep completed his five-for and ended 42-run partnership for the last wicket.

Shami gave the hosts their first jolt of the day after skipper Kohli took the second new ball immediately on day four by cleaning up overnight batsman Pat Cummins (25). Bumrah got his first wicket of the innings by dismissing Peter Handscomb for 37. Nathan Lyon (0) and Hazlewood were cleared by Kuldeep via leg before.

Earlier on Day 3, Australia were 236/6 - in response to India's 622-7 declared - when the match was halted due to bad light and wet weather. The third day was eventually abandoned shortly afterwards, with the beleaguered Australians still 386 runs behind as Peter Handscomb (28 not out) and Pat Cummins (25no) tried to put up a fight.

Here's how the game panned out on Day 4:

Jan 06, 2019, 11:59 am IST

Play has been abandoned for the day due to bad weather conditions in Sydney. Match will resume at 4:30 AM (IST) tomorrow but the weather forecast isn't great for the final day as well.

Jan 06, 2019, 11:51 am IST

We'll have to wait till there is any official confirmation from the umpires.

Jan 06, 2019, 11:50 am IST

Heavy covers are coming on the field.

Jan 06, 2019, 10:41 am IST

Michael Clarke backs Mike Haysman's observation.

Jan 06, 2019, 10:35 am IST

A record for Kuldeep to cheer!

Jan 06, 2019, 10:28 am IST

Kuldeep gets a praise from his idol Shane Warne!

Jan 06, 2019, 10:18 am IST

Tea! Bad light stops play and the umpires have called for an early tea break. India captain Virat Kohli isn't pleased with the umpire's decision. Australia 6/0 (300/10) trail India by 316 runs. Khawaja - 4* and Harris - 2* will resume play after the break.

Jan 06, 2019, 10:06 am IST

Jasprit Bumrah bowls the second over for India and starts with a maiden over. Australia 4/0.

Jan 06, 2019, 10:02 am IST

With his 5-99 in the first innings, Kuldeep has produced best figures by an Indian spinner in Australia. The Previous best was from Anil Kumble.

Jan 06, 2019, 9:57 am IST

Australia's second innings! Usman Khawaja and Marcus Harris are into the middle to start Australia's second innings. Mohammed Shami starts with the new ball for India.

Jan 06, 2019, 9:50 am IST

India have enforced the follow-on as captain Virat Kohli smells a victory in Sydney. Australia to come out and bat again after innings break. 133 overs could still be bowled in this game.

Jan 06, 2019, 9:49 am IST

Wicket! Josh Hazlewood (21) has been trapped in front and Kuldeep Yadav grabs a fifer. Australia's first innings capitulated for 300. India lead by 322 runs.

Jan 06, 2019, 9:06 am IST

Dropped! Hazlewood gets a breather as Vihari puts down a sitter. Kuldeep could have grabbed his first fifer in Australia and he looks upset with his team-mate's poor effort.

Jan 06, 2019, 8:55 am IST

Wicket! Kuldeep Yadav traps Nathan Lyon in front for a duck as the batsman looked to sweep the chinaman but the ball crashed on to his pads. Australia 258/9.

Jan 06, 2019, 8:50 am IST

Wicket! Peter Handscomb (37) is clean bowled by Jasprit Bumrah. First wicket for the bowler in this game and he's a little animated after this success. Aus - 257/8.

Jan 06, 2019, 8:44 am IST

Bowling change! Kuldeep Yadav has been brought into the attack and Handscomb gets a boundary against the chinaman to bring up 250 for Australia.

Jan 06, 2019, 8:30 am IST

Jasprit Bumrah bowls the second over with the new ball and he's been welcomed by Mitchell Starc with a boundary.

Jan 06, 2019, 8:26 am IST

Wicket! Shami strikes immediately! Pat Cummins (25) has been cleaned up. Australia are 236/7.

Jan 06, 2019, 8:23 am IST

Day 4: The second new ball has been taken by India and Shami starts with the red cherry. Overcast conditions and moisture will assist pacers.

Jan 06, 2019, 8:20 am IST

Fourth Day's play starts.

Jan 06, 2019, 8:04 am IST

Update! Covers are coming off and the play will resume in some 15 minutes.

Jan 06, 2019, 6:53 am IST

Early lunch has been taken at SCG!

Jan 06, 2019, 6:35 am IST

Its still raining in Sydney and we might have an early lunch. More than 2 hours' of play has been washed out today.

Jan 06, 2019, 6:18 am IST

Pujara-Kohli have entered an elite club of Indian greats!

Jan 06, 2019, 6:16 am IST

India have had a 50-50 win/draw record overseas, after posting 600 runs on the board.

Jan 06, 2019, 5:58 am IST

Sanjay Manjrekar counters the Australian Point of View!

Jan 06, 2019, 5:57 am IST

When a total of 150 overs were bowled at SCG in 2016 as rain washed the game away!

Jan 06, 2019, 5:48 am IST

Dean Jones highlights the problem with Australia not producing good batsmen.

Jan 06, 2019, 5:30 am IST

Australian Point of View! Why Indian batsmen have dominated this series.

Jan 06, 2019, 5:27 am IST

Update! Covers are back again as the rain is back. This means the play will not start at 5:30 AM.

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Story first published: Sunday, January 6, 2019, 12:44 [IST]
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