Live updates: Bhuvneshwar Kumar castled Aaron Finch to hand India an early get through and Jasprit Bumrah adhered to this equivalent example by taking the wicket of Shaun Marsh. Batting first, Jasprit Bumrah pounded Pat Cummins for a colossal six down the ground and with that the Indian innings touches base at an end. India finished at 359/9 in 50 overs. Earlier, Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma went wild and set up together a mind blowing opening joint ventrure. Dhawan was sent away for 143 while Rohit left for 95. ((Full Scorecard)).
AUSTRALIA IN INDIA, 5 ODI SERIES, 2019 – 4TH ODI
INDIA VS AUSTRALIA
358/9 (50.0) 105/2 (19.0)
AUS need 254 runs in 186 balls at 8.19 rpo
INDIA BOWLING
Vijay Shankar
0/29 (5)
Kedar Jadhav *
0/22 (3)
AUSTRALIA BATTING
Usman Khawaja
56 (56)
Peter Handscomb *
40 (46)
See India-Australia live updates underneath
18:18 hrs IST
Handscomb, Khawaja reliable
Handscomb and Usman Khawaja have steadied the innings after the two expedient wickets and the pair wants to play Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar carefully. Nevertheless, the goal is steep and they need to boost the run rate soon. AUS 29/2.
18:13 hrs IST
Stat Strike: Shaun Marsh
Shaun Marsh’s tussle in India proceeds
In 8 innings he has scored 173 keeps running at a normal of 21.62, with one major score of 112 keeps running in it.
21 at Nagpur,2009
5 at Mohali, 2009
112 at Hyderabad,2009
6 at Guwahati,2009
0 at Visakhapatnam,2010
16 at Nagpur, 2019
7 at Ranchi, 2019
18:09 hrs IST
Match Recap
Shikhar Dhawan led the charge with a career-best 143, propelling India to a formidable 358/9. With India already leading the series 2-1, the hosts capitalized on a massive 193-run opening stand between Dhawan and Rohit Sharma (95) to set a daunting target on the Mohali pitch. Pat Cummins was the standout bowler for Australia, claiming his best-ever ODI figures of 5/70.
18:02 hrs IST
Bumrah strikes
What a delivery! Jasprit Bumrah has completely beaten Shaun Marsh with a stunning ball, leaving Australia reeling at 12/2. This is a disastrous start for the visitors!
17:58 hrs IST
Stat Attack: Bhuvi
Looking at the last four ODIs Bhuvneshwar Kumar has played against Australia, he has consistently found a way to get Aaron Finch out.
Kumar is currently second on the list for the most dismissals of Finch.
To be fair, the top five bowlers in the game right now are all from India.
A disappointing outing for Finch, who failed to score. That's his 10th duck in ODIs and second against India.
17:51 hrs IST
Dream begin for India
What a dream start for the hosts! Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled a full-length delivery that completely deceived Aaron Finch, cleaning him up in the very first over. Australia are already in trouble at 4/1.
17:20 hrs IST
Dhawan takes the show in Mohali
Shikhar Dhawan desperately needed a performance like this heading into the World Cup, and he absolutely delivered in Mohali. He tore through the attack for 143 off just 115 balls, smashing 18 boundaries and three huge sixes. Without a doubt, one of the finest innings of his career.
17:12 hrs IST
Bumrah completes innings with a six
Jasprit Bumrah finished the innings on a high, launching Pat Cummins for a giant six to wrap up the Indian side's turn at bat. India finished their 50 overs at 359/9. While Dhawan's 143 was the highlight and Rohit missed out on a century by just five runs, Pat Cummins managed to salvage something for Australia with a five-wicket haul.
17:07 hrs IST
Shankar falls moreover
Pat Cummins claims his fourth wicket of the match, removing Vijay Shankar. The right-hander tried to clear the stadium but was caught by Maxwell at deep mid-wicket on the third ball of the final over. India are now eight wickets down.
17:03 hrs IST
Bhuvi descends
India lose their seventh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who was dismissed by Jhye Richardson. The Australian pacer has had a tough day, conceding 85 runs in 9 overs, which now puts him second on the list of Australian bowlers who have conceded the most runs in a single match against India.
16:58 hrs IST
Shankar gets into the showing
Vijay Shankar is starting to fight back against Richardson, smashing a six and a four off the first two balls of the over. India need more of this aggression to push past the 350-run milestone.
16:51 hrs IST
Jadhav goes away
Trying to clear the mid-wicket boundary, Jadhav was caught by Richardson off Cummins' bowling. India have now slipped to six wickets down.
16:44 hrs IST
Offbeat over from Richardson
It's been a costly over for Jhye Richardson, who gave up 9 runs, including two wides. He's struggled for consistency today, conceding 73 runs in 8 overs, although he did manage to take the crucial wickets of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
16:48 hrs IST
Pant pulls back at this point
More trouble for India as Rishabh Pant falls to Pat Cummins. A mistimed heave gave Finch an easy catch at mid-on, suggesting India are losing their momentum in the closing stages of the innings.
16:43 hrs IST
Pant on fire
India managed to squeeze 12 runs out of Adam Zampa's over, thanks largely to Rishabh Pant's aggression. He started with a massive six toward the sightscreen and followed it up by powering the ball to deep square leg.
16:39 hrs IST
India goes past 300
Rishabh Pant steers a single off Maxwell to take India past the 300-run mark. He actually hit the milestone with a colossal six off Adam Zampa just moments before. India will need more of this power-hitting to reach 350.
16:34 hrs IST
Rahul surrenders off his chance
KL Rahul becomes the fourth Indian wicket to fall, dismissed by Adam Zampa for 26. An edge straight to the keeper ended an innings that looked set to cross the 50-run mark.
16:27 hrs IST
Too much shot from Pant
Rishabh Pant looks like a man on a mission, hammering three boundaries off Jhye Richardson early in his stay. India is now relying heavily on Pant and Rahul to maximize the scoring in these final eight overs.
16:21 hrs IST
Onus on Rahul and Pant
The pressure is on KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant to deliver. With the World Cup squad selection looming, a strong performance here could solve the selectors' dilemmas, as both have been fighting for a permanent spot in the team.
16:15 hrs IST
Virat Kohli falls
A hush falls over the crowd as Virat Kohli is dismissed. Trying to connect with a wide delivery, he edged it straight to the specialist fielder off Richardson. A disappointing exit for the captain, leaving India at three wickets down.
16:08 hrs IST
Dhawan’s innings achieves an end
The brilliant run of Shikhar Dhawan has come to an end. He was clean-bowled by Pat Cummins after attempting a big shot and missing the line. Virat Kohli now comes in to try and stabilize the innings.
16:02 hrs IST
4,6,4 from Dhawan
After tearing into Maxwell and Cummins, Dhawan turned his attention to Behrendorff, taking 15 runs off a single over. He played a beautiful boundary to the onside and a massive six down the ground, finishing the over with a boundary to mid-wicket, bringing India within two runs of 250.
15:56 hrs IST
Dhawan keeps scoring limits
Dhawan showed no signs of slowing down after the drinks break. He immediately took the attack to Pat Cummins, smashing a four and following it up with his fifteenth boundary of the match, making his intentions very clear.
15:51 hrs IST
Six and four
Shikhar Dhawan is dominating Maxwell right now, hitting a six and a four to reach a milestone of 10,000 List A runs for India. He's in absolute form in Mohali, and the Australian team looks exhausted—they desperately needed that drinks break.
15:46 hrs IST
Stat ambush
This is Dhawan's first century in 17 ODI innings, his first of 2019, and his third against Australia. His previous ton came back in 2018 against Pakistan in Dubai. This marks his 16th overall century in ODI cricket.
15:42 hrs IST
Dhawan completes his ton
With a boundary off Adam Zampa, Shikhar Dhawan reaches his 16th ODI hundred. This must be a huge relief for him, as he's been struggling for form lately, but he's more than redeemed himself today. India has also passed the 200-run mark.
15:35 hrs IST
Rohit surrenders to 95
Rohit Sharma's innings ends in heartbreak. Trying to clear the mid-wicket boundary, he was caught by Handscomb off Richardson's bowling, falling agonizingly short of a century. KL Rahul now joins Dhawan before Kohli.
15:30 hrs IST
Race to 100
It's a race to a hundred! Both Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan are currently tied at 91 runs. It's going to be exciting to see who reaches the three-figure mark first.
15:25 hrs IST
Four Runs after 51 balls delivered
India hits their first boundary after 51 deliveries—a sharp edge from Rohit Sharma off Aaron Finch. Rohit then followed that up with his fifth boundary in the very next over. Both openers are now comfortably in the 80s.
15:17 hrs IST
Captain into the attack
Aaron Finch stepped up and kept things tight, conceding only four runs in his over. Australia is desperate to break this partnership, but so far, Rohit and Dhawan have been untouchable.
15:12 hrs IST
An outstanding over from Behrendorff.
Behrendorff finally delivers a tight over, giving away only three runs. Despite that, India is in a dominant position with Rohit and Dhawan sharing a 150-run stand, setting the stage for a massive total.
15:06 hrs IST
Rohit takes on Zampa
Zampa misses his length, bowling slightly short, and Rohit Sharma seizes the opportunity to send the ball over the mid-wicket boundary. India moves to 146/0 after 24 overs.
14:59 hrs IST
Rohit scores fifty
Rohit Sharma glides the ball to the sweeper for his 40th ODI half-century. The Indian crowd is electric, seeing both openers in such peak form just before the World Cup.
14:50 hrs IST
Rohit nears fifty
Rohit Sharma has been playing a very measured knock so far. He's quietly reached 44 off 52 deliveries, taking a cautious approach while Shikhar Dhawan looks much more aggressive at the other end. India currently stands at 111/0 after 19 overs.
14:41 hrs IST
100-run affiliation
With a 100-run partnership now on the board, Dhawan and Sharma have effectively silenced critics who claimed they were out of form. This marks their 15th century stand in ODIs, their fifth specifically against Australia, and their second time achieving this at Mohali. The duo will be keen to build on this foundation. The players are now taking a drinks break.
14:35 hrs IST
Incredible over from Cummins
Pat Cummins has bounced back with a very impressive second spell, conceding only three runs. It's a sharp contrast to his opening three overs, where Dhawan and Rohit took 22 runs off him. The Indian openers are batting beautifully and need to maintain this momentum for a significant part of the innings.
14:30 hrs IST
Zampa has delivered another outstanding over.
Following a tight first over where he gave away only three runs, Zampa continues to impress, conceding just 4 in his next. He has emerged as the most effective Australian bowler so far today, starting his spell strongly. You can find more analysis on Zampa's tactical approach here.
14:24 hrs IST
50 years for Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan reaches a well-deserved half-century off 44 balls, sealing it with a brilliant straight drive for four. This is his first fifty of the series, and he looks visibly relieved to have crossed the milestone. Rohit Sharma applauds his partner's 28th ODI fifty.
14:19 hrs IST
Another really expensive wrapped up
Richardson was bowling well, giving away only four runs in the first five balls, but on the final delivery, Rohit flicked a ball from the stumps toward square mid-wicket for a boundary. India continues to score at a brisk pace.
14:14 hrs IST
Stat ambush
This is the first time in six innings that India's opening pair has shared a fifty-run partnership.
Their previous fifty-run stand occurred on January 28, 2019, at Mount Maunganui, where Dhawan and Sharma put on 145.
This is the third time this pair has passed fifty runs together in an ODI against Australia.
Overall, this marks the fourteenth 50-run partnership between these two in ODI cricket.
14:10 hrs IST
India goes past 50
Rohit Sharma launched a standard length delivery from Behrendorff for a massive six over long-on. Thanks to that hit, India passed the 50-run mark within the first ten overs.
14:05 hrs IST
More breaking points
Dhawan shows no signs of slowing down, smashing two boundaries off the final two balls of Behrendorff's over. The Australian pacer conceded 10 runs in total as India keeps the pressure on.
14:00 hrs IST
Hurricane of points of confinement
Jhye Richardson entered the attack and was immediately put under pressure. After a short and wide delivery, Dhawan hit his sixth boundary of the match. To top it off, Rohit finished the over with a perfect square drive for his first four. The openers are off to a flying start.
13:55 hrs IST
Dhawan on fire
Behrendorff is now feeling the heat from Dhawan, who just hit him for his first boundary of the match. A wide delivery was dispatched to the off-side for four. Dhawan almost managed a second boundary in the over, but the fielder made a great stop.
13:52 hrs IST
Four and four
Pat Cummins is struggling as Shikhar Dhawan dominates him, resulting in 10 runs from the over. Dhawan first hit a boundary straight down the ground to long-off, then followed it up with his fourth four of the game toward square mid-wicket.
13:48 hrs IST
Another highly efficient over from Behrendorff.
Behrendorff is providing the control Australia needs by keeping the scoring low. After a tight opening over, he conceded only a single run in his second over of the match.
13:44 hrs IST
Second four for Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan looks in great form at the perfect moment, striking his second boundary of the game. He hammered Cummins toward square mid-wicket for four. These are very promising early signs for India.
13:40 hrs IST
Woman over
Left-armer Jason Behrendorff started with a bit of a scare, nearly bowling Shikhar Dhawan. In the fifth ball of the over, there was a loud appeal for LBW that the Australians were certain about, but the umpire ruled not out as the ball hit the thigh pad before heading to the keeper.
13:35 hrs IST
Dhawan off the engraving
Pat Cummins bowled straight to Shikhar Dhawan, who flicked it effortlessly for four toward mid-wicket. Both Dhawan and India are starting to find their rhythm, with Cummins giving away six runs in his first over.
13:28 hrs IST
Match going to begin
The players are now taking their positions on the field. We're about to get an update on the match: Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan will open for India, while Pat Cummins will start with the new ball.
13:21 hrs IST
Chance for openers to shimmer
Both Rohit and Dhawan have been struggling for consistency lately, so they'll be eyeing big scores today. The team management is hoping they can find their touch quickly to put an end to the concerns over their form.
13:14 hrs IST
What the two captains said
Virat Kohli commented that the pitch looks like a complete belter, which is why they chose to bat first. Since it's hard to predict when the dew will set in, they felt it was better to set a target.
Aaron Finch noted that Australia would have also preferred to bat first. He emphasized that they need to win this game to secure the series victory.
13:06 hrs IST
Playing XIs
India's lineup: Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli(c), Lokesh Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Kedar Jadhav, Vijay Shankar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah
Australia's lineup: Aaron Finch(c), Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh, Peter Handscomb, Glenn Maxwell, Ashton Turner, Alex Carey(w), Jhye Richardson, Pat Cummins, Jason Behrendorff, Adam Zampa
13:01 hrs IST
Toss refresh
India won the toss, and captain Virat Kohli decided to bat first. There are four changes to the side: KL Rahul replaces Ambati Rayudu, Rishabh Pant comes in for the rested MS Dhoni, Bhuvneshwar Kumar replaces Mohammed Shami, and Yuzvendra Chahal takes the spot of Ravindra Jadeja.
12:50 hrs IST
India’s foreseen XI
India's playing XI: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Ambati Rayudu, Rishabh Pant, Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Vijay Shankar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
It is expected that India will make three changes to their squad for this match. Read the full details here.
12:40 hrs IST
Bumrah eyes change in fortunes
Since returning to the team, Bumrah has struggled, taking only seven wickets in five matches across various formats. This slump includes a couple of wicketless games against Australia, coinciding with Indian losses. While his career ODI stats are impressive—with an economy of 4.46 and a strike rate under 30—his recent three ODIs have been poor, with only four wickets for 142 runs at an average of 35.50. Full story here.
12:30 hrs IST
Zampa driving Australia’s charge
Adam Zampa is currently tied for the second-most wickets in the series with seven, matching Pat Cummins and trailing only Kuldeep Yadav, who has eight. Zampa has been a thorn in the side of Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Kedar Jadhav, dismissing them twice each. He also played a key role in Australia's win in Ranchi and has dismissed Ambati Rayudu recently. Full story here.
12:20 hrs IST
Chance for Rohit to beat Dhoni
MS Dhoni has been rested for the final two ODIs against Australia. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma is on the verge of surpassing Dhoni as the Indian player with the most ODI sixes; he has 216, just one behind Dhoni's 217. Full story here.
12:10 hrs IST
India plan to break Mohali revile
The IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali is generally a lucky ground for India, who have won five of their last six matches here. However, their record against Australia at this venue is poor; they've only won once in four meetings, back in 1996. In more recent clashes (2006, 2009, 2013), Australia has won every time. Full story here.
12:00 hrs IST
Hi and welcome
Welcome to our live coverage of the fourth ODI between India and Australia. Virat Kohli's side will be looking to secure a win here in Mohali to clinch the series before the final game in Delhi on Wednesday. However, after Australia's gritty performance in the last match, it's clear they won't make it easy.