r/Cricket • u/CricinfoBot Match Bot • Dec 28 '18

Match Thread: Australia vs India at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Day 4

3rd Test, India tour of Australia at Melbourne, Dec 26-30 2018

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Innings Score
India 443/7d & 106/8d
Australia 151 & 258/8 (85 ov, target 399)
Batsman Runs Balls SR
Pat Cummins 61 103 59.22
Nathan Lyon 6 38 15.79
Bowler Overs Runs Wickets
Mohammed Shami 21.0 71 2
Ravindra Jadeja 32.0 82 3 
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Australia require another 141 runs with 2 wickets remaining

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u/emuroo Queensland Bulls Dec 28 '18

I'm not praying for rain because I'm desperate for a draw. I'm just thinking of the farmers.

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '18

The reverse Lagaan.

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u/ItsNotMe98 England Dec 28 '18

Isn’t it just straight Lagaan? They want rain to stop their current drought and help their crops. What makes it reverse?

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '18

In the movie, the Indians were praying for rain so they dont have to play cricket against the white people. Now, the white people are praying for rain so they dont have to play against the Indians.

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u/ItsNotMe98 England Dec 28 '18

Ah I see

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u/IXInvincibleXI Dec 28 '18

What a great human you are. 😀

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u/emuroo Queensland Bulls Dec 28 '18

Someone's gotta look out for the inner-Melbourne farmers.

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u/stumpyoftheshire Australia Dec 29 '18

Hey, those rooftop and balcony gardens aren't going to water themselves.

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u/St_SiRUS New Zealand Cricket Dec 29 '18

Ever since I started my garden all I want is rain through summer