IND vs AUS Day 5: The Final day of the ultimate test, here we are, at Day 5 of the ICC World Test Championship Final battle. The match is hanging in balance and the road for India to win the WTC Final is only going to be more difficult and the weather can play a big role going forward as there is overcast condition forecasted. Here we discuss IND vs AUS Day 5 Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of The Oval, England in this post.
Around 90 overs of the play remaining and the equation is- India need 280 runs or Australia need 7 wickets in order to lift the ICC World Test Championship Title. For India, Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli are there at the crease as were looking quite comfortable at the middle.
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IND vs AUS Day 4 Overview
The Australians played cautiously during the morning session, scoring only 78 runs while losing two wickets. After lunch, they played much more aggressively, adding 93 runs for the seventh wicket around Carey and Starc, allowing Cummins to declare with one and a half sessions remaining in the Day. Carey reached his third half-century for Australia in Tests.
The Indian openers responded swiftly in facing the challenge of a mammoth total. Green posted a screamer at Gully to oust at the Tea to send Shubman Gill back to the pavilion. However, India continued to score runs in the last session as Rohit and Pujara appeared to be in a fine mood.
In Lyon’s first over, the Indian skipper was out after playing a sweep shot, and Pujara followed him in his next over while playing a strange uppercut. Although Australia was in good condition, Kohli and Rahane ensured no more Wickets. As they combined for a 71-run partnership, they batted pretty effectively.
IND vs AUS DAY 5 Weather Forecast
WTC 2021-23 Final | India vs Australia Test match will be played at The Oval, London, England from June 7 to June 11 starting at 10:30 AM Local and 3:00 PM IST.
ACC TO WEATHER.COM, the weather is predicted to be partially overcast Throughout the day. There is a 1% chance of rain till lunch and later, the probability increases to 40% towards the evening. The Temperature in the morning is expected to be at 24° C and rise up to 30° C in the evening. Scattered Thunder Storms are forecasted toward the last session of IND vs AUS Day 5.
Winds with a speed of around 18-20KMPH will gust towards East-Northeast. Humidity will also stay at the average rate of 50%. So, possibilities of rain towards the last session but we can expect a pretty healthy and decent day 4 of the WTC Final, especially from the bowling point of view.
IND vs AUS Day 5 Pitch Report
What it looked like on Day 1 and what it looks like now! The Kennington Oval consistently hosts the most test games. Bowlers can still discover a lot of stuff to enjoy there despite the venue’s reputation for high scores. It was undoubtedly a green top on Day 1 and as Ricky Ponting mentioned, the surface is dry beneath.
Not many patches for off-spinner Nathon Lyon outside the off-stump of the right-hander so it will be a bit easier to go on the front foot. The uneven bounce is also now closing up to a low number with only a few nipping off the surface. However, unexpectedly, the pitch is going better and better for batting as the game progresses. It will take some effort from Aussies to take wickets when two prominent Indian players are at the crease.
Where to Watch the IND vs AUS Day 5 (WTC Final)?
The Star Sports Network will broadcast this match live. Australia and India’s World Test Championship final will be streamed live on the Disney + Hotstar app and website.
For more details head to ICC’s official website.