END OF OVER:87 | 11 Runs 1 Wkt | AUS: 312/6
- Tim Paine39 (52b)
- Jasprit Bumrah21-4-68-1
- Mohammed Siraj25-5-90-1
3.18pm Australia have declared, setting India a target of 407.
3.07 pm: And that's also tea. Australia have stretched their lead to 406. You would imagine a declaration will come at some point in the final session. Nothing like unleashing Cummins, Hazlewood and Starc on a team that's been out in the sun for a long while. This was Australia's session, even though India got some wickets. But the rapid scoring has put a win beyond the realms of the probable for India. Bumrah was indefatigable, Ashwin prevented Smith from getting a 100 in each innings, Green showed off his talent. There was also a moment of unsavouriness which ended well, with offending spectators removed from the stands by security after they had presumably heckled Mohammed Siraj, who had gone to field at that boundary.
C Green c sub (†WP Saha) b Bumrah 84 (182m 132b 8x4 4x6) SR: 63.63
Shane: "Great to see the umpires, security and police take care of the situation so well. And great to see a cheer from the crowd when the alleged offenders were removed. We don't need people like that at the cricket! "
3.01 pm: We're set to resume.
2.59 pm: Players still huddled in the centre. Security personnel in the stands. And security have asked a group of four men to leave the stands. No there's a few more who are being asked to leave too.
2.54 pm: Bumrah was running in but pulled out. Something happening at the boundary at square leg I think. Rahane walked up to the square leg umpire. Indian players gathered around the umpire and having a word. Umpires talking at the edge of the boundary. I hate to say it, but Siraj and Bumrah had alleged racial abuse by the crowd yesterday, and I hope it's not more of the same. Security officers are i nthe stands. Rahane has an arm around Siraj's shoulder. Rahane and Siraj are pointing at one section of the stands while talking to the umpires.
END OF OVER:86 | 17 Runs | AUS: 301/5
- Cameron Green74 (127b)
- Tim Paine38 (51b)
- Mohammed Siraj25-5-90-1
- Jasprit Bumrah20-4-57-0
Those hits from Green make it seem like a declaration is imminent. He's 26 away from a maiden Test century though.
Roshan: "Just catching up with the Pujara chatter. Can someone summarize please?"
- Roshan, Sid Monga has done an excellent job of it: It's not lack of intent, it's Cheteshwar Pujara's method and it works for him
END OF OVER:85 | 2 Runs | AUS: 284/5
- Tim Paine36 (49b)
- Cameron Green59 (123b)
- Jasprit Bumrah20-4-57-0
- Mohammed Siraj24-5-73-1
Sourav Niyogi: "The irony of the situation is the only person who can save the Test for India is Che Pujara."
Emanuel Raj: "Technically Thor isn't the God of Rain. Zeus is. But Thor is living nearby."
- That's why I mentioned him, Emanuel.
END OF OVER:84 | 8 Runs | AUS: 282/5
- Tim Paine35 (46b)
- Cameron Green58 (120b)
- Mohammed Siraj24-5-73-1
- Jasprit Bumrah19-4-55-0
Nathan: "In these 'when to declare' situations, it goes without saying that everyone knows better than the captain. But it's awesome that it does get said. "
WATCH (Indian subcontinent only): The second of two catches dropped off Bumrah today, as Rohit gives Paine a life in the slips
Shailesh Rana: "I'm more worried that Bumrah might be getting over-extended and could get injured before the next test."
END OF OVER:83 | 4 Runs | AUS: 274/5
- Cameron Green51 (117b)
- Tim Paine34 (43b)
- Jasprit Bumrah19-4-55-0
- Mohammed Siraj23-5-65-1