Bumrah’s no ball spoils the game, India waits for the last wicket

The Boxing Day Test match has now reached its peak. Four days of play has ended, but the third innings is still going on. The excitement was at its peak in the last over of the fourth day, when Jasprit Bumrah attacked with the new ball and an unfortunate turn denied India the final success.

Bumrah’s no ball and Nathan Lyon’s defense

In the last over of the fourth day, Jasprit Bumrah started the attack with the new ball. Nathan Lyon was present at the crease, and India were expected to take his wicket before the end of the day’s play.

• What happened:
  • Nathan Lyon batted on the fourth ball of the over.
  • The ball went to slip, where KL Rahul tried to take the catch.
  • The ball first escaped from Rahul’s hands, but got stuck in his feet, due to which he completed a brilliant catch.
  • Nathan Lyon had moved towards the pavilion, and the Indian players were celebrating.
• Twist:
  • The third umpire told in the replay that Bumrah’s ball was a no ball.
  • After this Nathan Lyon was declared not out and remained on the pitch.

Increased danger for India

Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland together created problems for the Indian team.

• Last wicket partnership:
  • Both of them together added more than 50 runs.
  • This partnership took Australia’s total lead to 333 runs.
• Challenge for India:
  • Earlier it seemed that India would get the target of less than 300.
  • Now India may have to face a big target on the last day.

end of day

At the end of the fourth day:

• Australia’s score: 228 runs for 9 wickets.
• Nathan Lyon: Not out on 41* runs.
• Scott Boland: Not out on 10*.

Australia will enter the last day with the intention of increasing their lead further, which can create more problems for the Indian team.