4th Test: Labuschagne ton, partnerships carry Australia to 274/5 at stumps on Day 1
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jan 15, 2021, 13:11:39 IST
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4th Test: Labuschagne ton, partnerships carry Australia to 274/5 at stumps on Day 1

Stay updated with Times of India for Live cricket score, ball-by-ball commentary & scorecard of 4th Test match between India and Australia.
06:01 (IST) Jan 15
At 15/1 in six overs, Australia's innings has started with a crawl, but understandably so. Losing Warner (1) early is a big blow any day. Harris's role becomes even more important now.
05:51 (IST) Jan 15
Here's what some of the Aussie greats had to say about Lyon joining the 100-Test club. Australia's score, meanwhile, is 10/1 at the end of 4 overs.
05:49 (IST) Jan 15
Besides who gets their hands on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, here's what else to look forward to over the next five days
05:43 (IST) Jan 15
The first boundary of Australia's innings comes by way of leg-byes, as Siraj drifts towards new-man Marnus Labuschagne's pads. Australia 9/1.
05:41 (IST) Jan 15
A tidy first over in Test cricket by T Natarajan, who is sharing the new ball with Siraj. Just one run off it. Australia 5/1.
05:34 (IST) Jan 15
OUT! Wicket in the first over. Siraj strikes. Big-fish Warner (1) is walking back after nicking it to second slip. What a catch by Rohit! Australia 4/1 in 1 over.
05:33 (IST) Jan 15
And here's what home captain Tim Paine had to say after the coin fell in his favour
"We will bat first. It's good to be back out here, we have played good cricket here. It's a bit dry and you can see a few cracks already, but should be a good pitch to bat for the first two days. Great opportunity for Marcus Harris."
05:32 (IST) Jan 15
In case you missed out on what skipper Rahane said at the toss
"We had to make changes, but it's opportunity for others. Looking forward to start well. Both the debutants play the shorter formats, just want them to enjoy the game. Ashwin, Bumrah, Jadeja, Vihari are out. Thakur, Mayank, Natarajan and Sundar are playing. This is a big rivalry for us. We don't want to think too far ahead, just want to start well."
05:30 (IST) Jan 15
Mohammed Siraj opens bowling for India. David Warner pushes it towards the on-side, into the gap, and a single. Australia are off and running. It's Marcus Harris at the other end for the hosts.
05:29 (IST) Jan 15
Reality check
05:29 (IST) Jan 15
The action is about to get underway in sunny Brisbane, and India's thin-on-experience bowling attack is going to be tested. We are all set.
05:28 (IST) Jan 15
Landmark Alert: Nathan Lyon marks his 100th Test appearance
05:22 (IST) Jan 15
And in case you missed out on Australia Playing XI announced yesterday, here it is again:
David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Matthew Wade, Cameron Green, Tim Paine(w/c), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
05:22 (IST) Jan 15
So four changes in India's XI
Ashwin, Bumrah, Jadeja and Vihari sit out. Thakur, Mayank, Natarajan (debut) and Sundar (debut) take their place in the eleven.
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05:21 (IST) Jan 15
Here's India's Playing XI
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Mayank Agarwal, Rishabh Pant (wk), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Siraj, T Natarajan
05:07 (IST) Jan 15
TOSS NEWS!
Australia have won the toss and opted to bat first.
04:55 (IST) Jan 15
And here's India's Test player No. 301 - Washington Sundar
04:54 (IST) Jan 15
Meet India's Test player No. 300 - T Natarajan
04:52 (IST) Jan 15
Big News first!
T Natarajan and Washington Sundar are going to make their Test debuts. So it seems like Bumrah didn't make the cut. We will have confirmation soon at the toss.
04:24 (IST) Jan 15
To get started, here is Australia's Playing XI, with the injured Will Pucovski making way for Marcus Harris
Tim Paine (c), David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Matthew Wade, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood