Chasing Australia's first innings 369, the unlikely pair's defiance helped India make 336 in reply after they had been reduced to 186 for six. Hazlewood finished with a five-wicket haul, but there was little else for Australia to celebrate. Their chances of winning the series - level at 1-1 - were diminished, and rain showers are forecast on the final two days. "Everyone's feeling pretty good, and I think (Cameron) Green makes a huge difference," he added, referring to the pace-bowling all-rounder's support. "Obviously the Indian players are great players of spin as well and we’ve seen that throughout the series."

Source: bd News24 January 17, 2021 09:33 UTC