• Thursday, April 18, 2024

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Five-down India heading for defeat in Perth

Nathan Lyon of Australia celebrates wicket of Virat Kohli

By: Sarwar Alam

Spinner Nathan Lyon claimed the prized wicket of Indian captain Virat Kohli as Australia closed in on victory in the second Test in Perth on Monday (17). Set 287 to win on an unpredictable pitch, India were reduced to 112 for five at stumps on the fourth day. Hanuma Vihari was 24 not out and Rishabh Pant was on nine. The visitors still needed 175 to win with just five wickets in hand as Australia seek to level the four-Test series. India lead 1-0 after victory in Adelaide, but have never won a Test series in Australia. The loss of Kohli appeared a…

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