India Vs Australia, 4th Test Day 4: Jasprit Bumrah celebrates after the dismissal of Australia's Alex Carey | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake India Vs Australia, 4th Test Day 4: Jasprit Bumrah celebrates after the dismissal of Australia's Alex Carey | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

India vs Australia 4th Test is finely poised after the visitors fought back on day 4 with perennial star Jasprit Bumrah claiming four wickets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on Sunday, December 29, 2024. (Full Coverage | More Cricket News)

At stumps on day 4, Australia were 228/9, and were having a lead of 333 against India. For India, Bumrah took 4/99 in the 2nd innings and Mohammed Siraj scalped 3/78.

Speaking about the pitch on day 5, Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne said, "I think from the first innings, there was some movement, obviously. It was hard work in that first probably, especially the first 40 to 50 overs. But as the game's gone on, the bounce has got less and more inconsistent. So we're just getting more balls hitting the stumps. More balls are skidding through."

The five-match series stands tied at 1-1, and in case ends up tied, the trophy will be retained by India. Back in South Africa, the Proteas booked their spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final by beating Pakistan by two wickets in a closely-fought affair.

India Vs Australia, 4th Test Day 5 Weather ForecastMelbourne Weather on Day 5 of IND vs AUS 4th Test. Photo: AccuWeather Melbourne Weather on Day 5 of IND vs AUS 4th Test. Photo: AccuWeather

Expect a cool weather in Melbourne with temperatures rising to 27 degrees Celsius. There will be however 93% chance of cloud cover in Melbourne and that might be a boon for the pacers, especially the Australians.

Hourly weather in Melbourne for the IND vs AUS 4th Test Photo: AccuWeather Hourly weather in Melbourne for the IND vs AUS 4th Test Photo: AccuWeather India Vs Australia, 4th Test Day 5: Live Streaming, Telecast Details

When and where will the India vs Australia, 4th Test Day 5 be played?

gsb slot

The India vs Australia, 4th Test Day 5 will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on Monday, December 30, 2024 starting 4:30am IST (if weather permits).

Where will the India vs Australia, 4th Test Day 5 be telecast and live streamed?

"We are trying out the best combinations before the final squad is selected for the Olympics. Hence, the Pro League outing is crucial in our preparations for Paris as well as for players to make it to the 16-member squad for Paris," said drag-flicker Harmanpreet in a Hockey India release before the team left for Europe.

The India vs Australia, 4th Test Day 5 will be live streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website in India, and telecast on the Star Sports Network in India.

Playing XIs

Australia: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma(c), KL Rahulhuuugebet, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep