India vs Australia Highlights: Khawaja, Green, Gill and Kohli hit centuries as Ahmedabad Test ends in a draw, India clinch series 2-1

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India and Australia settle for a draw in final Test

4th Test ends in a draw | India clinch series 2-1

It's all over in Ahmedabad! The players have shaken hands and the fourth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy ends in a draw. Australia's play-safe approach worked to perfection as Travis Head (90) and Marnus Labuschagne navigated the final day without much of a fuss. India needed wickets to push for victory but Head and Labuschagne held firm against the spin challenge. Both shared a 139 stand, getting crucial runs under their belt. Head missed out on a ton while Labuschagne scored and unbeaten 63 alongside skipper Steve Smith (10*). With the draw in the fourth and final Test, India clinch the series 2-1 and retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy. Both the teams will now lock horns in a couple of months against in the World Test Championship final at The Oval from June 7.

Final 3 overs to go!

As the match heads towards a draw, the India players now enjoying time out in the middle. Shubman Gill and Cheteshwar Pujara have taken up the bowling responsibilities as seems like frontline bowlers are done for the day. Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne also knocking out the deliveries.

Labuschagne, Smith solid | Last 30 minutes of the game!

The odd-ball still jumping and spinning but Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith have pretty watchful and have not put their guards down. Getting the odd boundaries here and there as well and getting runs under their belt. The drinks are on the field now and players and umpires will have a breather. AUS 173/2 after 75 overs, lead by 82 runs

Labuschagne and Smith settle in after the break!

Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith get on with their jobs after the Tea break. Both have now faced 59 balls together and have added 15 runs for the third wicket. India spinners still in search of wickets. The two left-arm spinners Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja operating at the moment. AUS 168/3 after 69 overs, lead by 77 runs

Final session on Day 5 is underway!

Marnus Labuschagne (56*) and Steve Smith (0*) are back in the middle for the final session on Day 5. Ashwin to resume proceedings for Team India. Can India spinners pull off something special in Ahmedabad? Here we go!

Australia stand firm

Tea on Day 5 | Australia 158/2 | Lead by 67 runs

Another excellent session for Australia as they lose just one wicket and most likely have taken their defeat out of the equation. Travis Head (90) was the lone man to fall in the session as he missed out on a well-deserved ton. Axar Patel got the only wicket as Australia go into the break at 158 for 2 taking a lead of 67 runs. Marnus Labuschagne (56*) and Steve Smith (0*) head back to the break unbeaten.

Bharat grasses another one!

A straightforward chance put down and KS Bharat is the culprit once again behind the stumps. His third drop catch of the match. Axar Patel gets the outside edge of Steve Smith's and Bharat is very late to react on the ball. It hits his right pad and goes down. Bharat couldn't even get a hand to the ball. Smith has a lucky escape. AUS 153/2, lead by 62 runs.

Head falls for 90!

OUT! Bowled! Axar Patel finally breaks the 139-run partnership. A wicket against the run of play. Travis Head goes for the expansive drive and the ball spins through between his bat and pad, crashing into the off stump. Head will be disappointed as he misses out on a well-deserved ton. Axar grabs his 50th wicket in Test cricket. AUS 153/2, lead by 62 runs

Fifty for Labuschagne!

Marnus Labuschagne brings up his 15th Test half-century off 150 balls. His first of the series! A well-compiled knock from Labuschagne. His previous highest score in the series was 49 and had to face some tough conditions in the first three Tests. But here in Ahmedabad, he has looked really good in the second innings. Gets to his fifty with an easy single off Umesh Yadav after cracking him for a boundary, previous ball. AUS 150/1 after 57.2 overs, lead by 59 runs

Head in 80's | Labuschagne in 40's

Three boundaries in the last three overs as both Travis Head (86*) and Marnus Labuschagne (44*) look at ease. There is also not much happening in the Indian camp either. A few oohs and aahs in around the bat but nothing threatening for both the batters. Ravindra Jadeja and Umesh Yadav operating for India at the moment. AUS 140/1 after 56 overs, lead by 49 runs

Travis Head and Labuschagne hold firm

Another hour goes in favour of Australia. Travis Head (76*) and Marnus Labuschagne (37*) have now added 109 runs and have faced 243 balls together on Day 5. Both have put up a great show against the India spinners. The track has also not aided the spinners as much it should have on the final day of the Test. Nothing there for the fast bowlers as well. Drinks are on the field now and the players will have a much-needed breather. AUS 123/1 after 51 overs, lead by 32 runs

100-run partnership comes up between Head and Labuschagne

A terrific partnership this has turned out to be between Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne. They have faced 219 balls together so far and just not given anything to the India bowlers. India needed wickets to push for a win but Head and Labuschagne have shown terrific defiance on the final day. From here, until there is now a dramatic Australian batting collapse -- which seems unlikely -- the Test is headed for a draw.

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Australia cut the 91-run deficit to go ahead of India in the second session on Day 5

AUS 93/1 in second innings, lead by 2 runs | Travis Head 53* | Marnus Labuschagne 34*

50 up for Travis Head!

A superb fifty from opener Travis Head. An innings of defiance and determination. Was not included in the team for the first Test but since then he hasn't looked back. Knocks of 43 and 49* in the second and the third Test in testing conditions and now he gets to his first fifty of the series. Making great use of the excellent batting conditions. Head notches up his 13th Test half-century off 112 balls. AUS 88/1, trail by 3 runs

Head, Labuschagne firm

Five overs into the post lunch session and Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne continue from where they left off. The risk-free approach still their from the Aussies. Just a boundary hit so far in the session. Ashwin and Axar Patel operating at the moment for India.

Second session on Day 5 gets underway!

Travis Head (45*) and Marnus Labuschagne (22*) are back in the middle to resume Australia innings after the Lunch break. Ashwin to start the proceedings for India. AUS 73/1 after 36 overs, trail by 18 runs

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Morning session in a nutshell

Australian batters adopted a risk-free approach to reach 73 for 1 at lunch on the final day of the fourth Test against India as the match meandered towards a dull draw. Australia still need 18 runs to erase the first innings deficit of 91 runs after India scored 571 in their first essay. Australia had score 480 in their first effort. With Sri Lanka not likely to win the opening Test against New Zealand in Christchurch, the Indian team will be a happy unit, going into lunch as they are all set to enter the World Test Championship final. With the Motera track showing no signs of wear and tear, a result looked improbable even after end of day four but the academic interest was whether India can effect a collapse on day five. However there was no such drama during the fifth morning as Travis Head (45 batting, 96 balls) continued his good form while Marnus Labuschagne (22 batting, 85 balls) was happy to play an ultra-defensive game with no result in sight. Australia had no chance of forcing a win and their batting unit was justified as they played for a draw on a good batting track. There were not many deliveries that turned and despite their best batter Usman Khawaja's absence due to a leg injury, Australians didn't break any sweat. Matthew Kuhnemann (6) did the job given to him as he played the tricky overs in the fourth evening and would consider himself distinctly unlucky to be adjudged leg-before off Ashwin. Head on his part didn't play too many attacking shots save one lofted six over long off Ashwin's bowling. He also had five fours in his kitty.

The Head-Labuschagne defiance!

Australia 73/1 at Lunch on Day 5 | Trail by 18

That's Lunch on Day 5 as Travis Head (45*) and Marnus Labuschagne (22*) bat out the session to frustrate India. India needed wickets to press for victory but both Head and Labuschagne have denied India any success. Umesh Yadav completes the final over before the break. Head and Labuschagne added 59 runs for the second wicket and faced 152 balls in the session. The only wicket that fell was of nightwatchman Matthew Kuhnemann (6) who was trapped in front by Ashwin in the fifth over of the day.

Unsuccessful review from India!

A review out of desperation from Rohit Sharma and co. Travis Head presses forward to defend the ball and Ashwin hits his front pad. He was a long way forward and umpire Nitin Menon ruled it in favour of the batter. Ball-tracking does confirm that the delivery is just clipping the top of the leg stump. The on-field decision stays as Head survives a review.

Head and Labuschagne solid

A lot of oohs and aahs around the wicket but India still in search of a second breakthrough. Travis Head (41*) and Marnus Labuschagne (21*) have done really well and have produced a gritty performance in this morning session. Till now, they have faced 134 balls together and looked quite decent. Bowling change for India now as Umesh Yadav comes into the attack for the first time on Day 5. AUS 61/1 after 33 overs, trail by 23

20 minutes to go for Lunch!

Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne have now batted close to 21 overs together and have added 51 runs for the second wicket. The odd ball has been turning but both the Aussie batters have been watchful. Can India get another one before the break! Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel operating at the moment. AUS 65/1 after 31 overs, trail by 26

Woah! Head goes down town!

SIX! Terrific footwork from Travis Head as he dances down the track and slams Ashwin for a maximum. First big hit of the day as Head takes on Ashwin. 50 also comes up for Australia with that cracking strike. Australia now trail by 41 runs.

Pitch now aiding spinners a lot more!

A probing over from R Ashwin. The ball has started to do a lot more off the pitch. Travis Head bets beaten thrice in the over on the front-foot as well as on the back-foot. A maiden from Ashwin. AUS 42/1 after 24 overs, trail by 49

Labuschagne goes aerial

FOUR! Terrific footwork from Marnus Labuschagne as he charges down the track and whacks Ashwin delivery to the long-on fence. This is the second time Labuschagne has come down and gone aerial against Ashwin. Taking on the challenge from the ace India spinner. AUS 37/1, trail by 54 runs

First hour of play done on Day 5!

Travis Head (18*) and Marnus Labuschagne (9*) steady for Australia as India continue their search for wickets. DRINKS are on the field now and the players and umpires will have a breather on a sunny Monday morning in Ahmedabad. AUS 33/1 after 21 overs, trail by 58 runs

Axar comes in, change of ends for Jadeja

Another throw of dice from skipper Rohit Sharma as Axar Patel comes into the attack. Axar hasn't got much opportunities with the ball throughout the series but can he turn the game around here on his home ground? Starts off with a maiden! Change of ends for Ravindra Jadeja as Ashwin gets a breather. AUS 26/1 after 20 overs

Head and Labuschagne steady

Every now and then, the odd ball is doing something off the pitch but both the Aussie batters Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne have been alert and pro-active. They are getting the long strides forward and looking to play most of the balls in front. Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja continue to ask the questions. AUS 26/1 after 19 overs, trail by 65

Bowling change for India as Jadeja replaces Shami

The is a rough spot outside the off stump of the right-hander and R Ashwin is getting close to the spot. Gets a couple of balls to turn in against Marnus Labuschagne but he keeps them away. Bowling change for India now as Ravindra Jadeja comes in place of Mohammed Shami. Looks like it will be spin from both ends now for India. AUS 20/1 after 15 overs

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Ashwin, Shami keep it tight

7 overs have been bowling since the play has started as India kept things tight. 14 runs scored by the Aussies and they have lost nightwatchman Matthew Kuhnemann in the process. New man in Marnus Labuschagne has faced 5 balls and is yet to get off the mark. Travis Head batting on 11 alongside him. AUS 17/1 after 13 overs, trail by 74.

Ashwin draws first blood on Day 5

OUT! R Ashwin gets the opening breakthrough in the fifth over of the morning session. Nightwatchman Matthew Kuhnemann trapped in front for 6. Misses a straight ball as it darts into his pads. Doesn't take a review! So, India strike early and Ashwin bags his 7th wicket of the match. AUS 14/1 after 10.4 overs, trail by 77

Head, Kuhnemann look comfortable

Four overs into the morning session and not much happening with the ball, in the air or off the pitch for both Shami and Ashwin. Both Travis Head and nightwatchman Matthew Kuhnemann off to a comfortable start. AUS 14/0 after 10 overs, trail by 77

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Shami partners up with Ashwin

0 0 1 4 0 0 - R Ashwin starts off with a five-run first over. Mohammed Shami to share the ball with Ashwin from the other end. Two slips in place for Shami. AUS 8/0

A streaky boundary to start off with!

FOUR! Matthew Kuhnemann gets the first boundary of the day for Australia off R Ashwin. A thick-ish outside edge and the ball rolls down to the third-man fence. Chasing the ball, Axar Patel bumps into the cameraman and there are smiles all around. Everyone's safe! AUS 8/0 after 6.4 overs

Morning session is underway in Ahmedabad!

Travis Head and Matthew Kuhnemann are in the middle to begin Day 5 for Australia. R Ashwin to start the proceedings for India. A slip and a short-leg in place in place for Ashwin. Head on strike. Here we go! AUS 3/0 after 6 overs, trail by 88 runs

Yesterday was special, with Virat ending a wait of over three years to score his a Test century, his 28th. Can Team India make it even more special today?