Watch how the action has unfolded so far on day five of Australia's third Test with India
Virat Kohli pleads his case to the umpires on day four. Source: News Corp Australia
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LIVE SCOREBOARD: AUSTRALIA vs INDIA THIRD TEST
6.30am — DID AUSSIES DECLARE TOO LATE?
Steve Smith's captaincy was tested like never before on day five of the third Test. Source: Getty Images
AUSTRALIA has secured the Border-Gavaskar trophy with a series win in Melbourne, but a draw in the third Test has left a hollow feeling.
A decision by Steve Smith and the Aussie coaching staff to continue batting for 23 overs on day five is going to be questioned heavily in the coming days.
It left the home side with just 70 overs to bowl out India on a wicket favouring the batsmen and despite the combined efforts of Mitchell Johnson, Ryan Harris and Josh Hazlewood, India managed to save the game by reaching stumps at 6/174.
6.15pm — DHONI, ASHWIN HOLDING FIRM
WE'RE down to the final five overs in Melbourne as Australia searches desperately for four more Indian wickets.
MS Dhoni and Ravi Ashwin look capable of taking India through to stumps.
Australia has turned to Shane Watson and Mitchell Johnson to find a breakthrough.
5.35pm — RAHANE FALLS, AUSSIE HOPES RISING
Ajinkya Rahane bent over backwards to hold India's innings together. Source: AP
ONLY the Indian tail stands between Australia and victory at the MCG after Josh Hazlewood removed Ajinkya Rahane for 48.
The Indian batsman had played perfectly to this point but was drawn into a false shot by the young Aussie quick.
Rahane tried to pull a short delivery through the on side but hit it straight to Shaun Marsh at midwicket to leave India 6/142.
There are 15 overs remaining.
5.15pm — JOHNSON SOFTENS UP THEN REMOVES PUJARA
Mitchell Johnson produced an exceptional delivery to remove Pujara. Source: News Corp Australia
AUSTRALIA has the breakthrough it needed to have a chance of winning the third Test.
Mitchell Johnson clean bowled Cheteshwar Pujara to leave the home side needing five wickets with 19 overs remaining.
Johnson shook Pujara up with a bouncer which smashed into the front of his helmet before producing a brilliant slower ball which turned and hit off stump.
Pujara faced 70 deliveries for his 21, combining with Ajinkya Rahane (47 not out) to frustrate Australia for almost 17 overs.
5pm — AUSSIES RUNNING OUT OF TIME
There's been nothing in this day five pitch for Nathan Lyon. Source: News Corp Australia
STEVE Smith has taken the ball as Australia tries fruitlessly to remove Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara late on day five.
The MCG pitch is still favouring the batsmen and has proven unfriendly to spinner Nathan Lyon (0/33 from 11 overs).
The score is now 4/138 with Rahane on 45 not out and Pujara 21 not out. There are 22 overs remaining.
4.30pm — WICKETS DRY UP AGAIN
The clocks is ticking, Steve. Source: Getty Images
THERE are less than 30 overs remaining for Australia to find six wickets.
India's decision to drop Cheteshwar Pujara down the order looks like a winner right now as he steadies the ship with Ajinkya Rahane following Virat Kohli's dismissal.
Ryan Harris is trying everything to find another wicket but the defence of the Indian pair is strong.
The score is 4/116. The Indian side has never been in with a chance of chasing the victory total of 384, raising the question of whether Steve Smith took too long to declare.
4pm — HARRIS FINDS A WAY
Who said Ryan Harris had sore knees? Look at that leap. Source: Getty Images
VIRAT Kohli has fallen with the first delivery after the tea break, caught at square leg by Joe Burns off the bowling of Ryan Harris.
Kohli tried to flick a straight ball of his pads but hit it straight to Burns in a rare lapse of concentration.
India is 4/104. Australia has 35 overs to take six wickets.
3.40pm — SLOPPY FIELDING CONTINUES
Sorry boys, my bad. Source: AFP
AUSTRALIA has thrown away two golden opportunities to break the key partnership between Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli.
Chris Rogers dropped Rahane at point with the score at 3/88 before Kohli survived a run out opportunity.
Rahane slashed at a short Mitchell Johnson delivery on 22 and sent it flying just above Rogers's head.
The Aussie timed his jump well but the ball banged off his right hand to add another drop to the several put down in India's first innings.
A few overs later Kohli nearly ran himself out for the second time today, trying to steal a second run on an overthrow that wasn't there.
He was sent back by Rahane but Nathan Lyon didn't take the ball cleanly at the stumps.
India is 3/104 at tea. With 36 overs left in the day Australia is running out of time.
3pm — KOHLI STANDS IN WAY OF VICTORY
Brad Haddin and the Australian team unleashed a barrage of sledging directed at Virat Kohli after coming close to running out the Indian superstar during the fifth day of the third Test.
VIRAT Kohli looms as the key wicket in Australia's search for victory at the MCG.
The Indian star has moved confidently to 40 not out after surviving a run out opportunity early in his innings.
Kohli took off for a run after pushing the ball to mid-off only for Murali Vijay to send him back.
David Warner's hurried throw — with his sore arm — was a little wayward and Kohli scrambled home.
Aussie wicketkeeper Brad Haddin took the opportunity to sledge the Indian, saying: "It's all about you, it's all about you".
Ajinkya Rahane joined Kohli in the middle after Vijay fell and is 22 not out.
The score is 3/77 with 46 overs remaining in the day.
1.55pm — HAZLEWOOD JOINS THE PARTY
Josh Hazlewood was lucky to claim Murali Vijay's scalp. Source: Getty Images
AN incorrect LBW decision against Murali Vijay has left India reeling at 3/19.
Replays showed Josh Hazlewood's delivery was swinging down leg but with no DRS to correct the decision Vijay was forced to depart.
1.30pm — THE COLLAPSE IS ON
Mitchell Johnson has put Australia right on top. Source: News Corp Australia
INDIA'S decision to promote debutant KL Rahul up the order has backfired.
The 22-year-old's forgettable first Test was completed when he top edged a short ball from Mitchell Johnson high into the air and was caught by Shane Watson. India is 2/5 with Murali Vijay and Virat Kohli in the middle.
1.20pm — HARRIS MAKES EARLY BREAKTHROUGH
Ryan Harris keeps delivering for Australia. Source: Getty Images
AUSTRALIA has made the perfect start to India's second innings, removing Shikhar Dhawan for a duck.
Ryan Harris claimed the scalp with the second ball of his first over, trapping Dhawan LBW with a ball that swung in.
India has surprisingly sent debutant KL Rahul, who batted at No. 6 in the first innings, in at first drop.
12.35pm — FINALLY A DECLARATION
Darren Lehmann and Steve Smith have finally decided they have enough runs. Source: News Corp Australia
AUSTRALIA has set India a victory target of 384 runs from 71 overs after declaring at the lunch break.
A tedious morning, which featured two rain delays and some cautious batting, has come to an end with the score at 9/318.
It sets up a fascinating finish and puts Steve Smith's early reputation as a captain on the line.
12.30pm — MARSH RUN OUT FOR 99
Shaun Marsh is still searching for his first ton on home soil. Source: Getty Images
A BIZARRE morning at the MCG has continued with the run out of Shaun Marsh for 99.
The Aussie middle order batsman was within reach of his first century on home soil but took off on a suicide single after a shot to mid-off and was caught short of his crease by Virat Kohli.
It brought an end to his 215 ball knock, which had in parts pleased and in parts frustrated the home crowd.
And still Australia bats on.
The score is 9/318. The lead is 383 runs and there is now only 71 overs left in the day.
12.10pm — SMITH INVITING CRITICISM
What are you thinking, guys? Source: News Corp Australia
AUSTRALIA'S frustrating approach to day five of the third Test is continuing at the MCG, raising several questions about Steve Smith's captaincy.
With most of us expecting an aggressive approach when play began today it's been the total opposite as Shaun Marsh and Ryan Harris plodded along.
Marsh is now 86 not out from 202 balls. Harris was just removed for 21 off 68 balls, caught behind off Mohammed Shami.
Australia's lead is 368 runs. There is only 74 overs left in the day. It would appear a tall task for India to chase that total but still the home side bats on.
"In my mind Australia batted too long here," Shane Warne said.
11.40am — 50 PARTNERSHIP UP ... OFF 110 BALLS
Shaun Marsh is closing in on a century. Source: Getty Images
AUSTRALIA continues to take a cautious approach to day five, taking the lead to 349 runs.
Shaun Marsh (77 not out from 174 balls) and Ryan Harris (14 not out from 50 balls) have just brought up their 50 run partnership.
It's taken 110 deliveries during a period of the game many expected Australia to put it's foot on the gas.
Michael Clarke is in the commentary box and is doing his best to explain the home side's thinking.
11.30am — FRUSTRATING MORNING CONTINUES
Groundsmen bring the covers back out. Source: News Corp Australia
THERE'S been a little more rain in Melbourne, forcing players from the field for another short period.
The good news it's only a temporary delay — and it brought an end to one of the worst 10 minutes of commentary in television history.
Perhaps frustrated about Australia's tactics this morning, Channel 9 commentators Shane Warne, Michael Slater and James Brayshaw engaged in a mindless discussion about ... pizza.
And kept talking about it. And then talked about it some more. And then some more.
Thank goodness it's over. My ears hurt.
10.55am — CAT AND MOUSE GAMES BEGIN
Ryan Harris walks out to bat on day five. Source: Getty Images
AUSTRALIA hasn't shown any urgency in the opening overs of day five, blocking and leaving most deliveries.
Shaun Marsh (67 not out) and Ryan Harris (nine not out) have added just seven runs from the first six overs.
That makes for a grand total of 15 runs in the past 10 overs after the slow finish to last night's play.
It's still not clear whether the home side plans to bat India out of the game or look to set up a declaration.
10.45am — STOP-START OPENING
Shaun Marsh faced three balls before it started raining. Source: News Corp Australia
THERE was a slight delay to the start of today's play, with a few showers in Melbourne.
Play started on time but after three deliveries from Ishant Sharma to Shaun Marsh players left the field and the covers came on.
Play resumed at 10.45am. No overs have been lost.
10am — WARNER TELLS KOHLI TO ZIP IT
Mitchell Johnson is one of the Australian batsmen Virat Kohli likes to personally welcome to the crease. Source: News Corp Australia
MORE fireworks are expected on day five of the Boxing Day Test after David Warner's not so subtle message to Virat Kohli after play last night.
Warner said he had no issue with Kohli engaging with him and his teammates during play, but took issue at the volatile Indian batsman for broadcasting what was said to the rest of the world.
"I personally think what happens on the field stays on the field and it shouldn't be brought off the field," Warner said.
Kohli crossed a line in Warner's eyes by telling a press conference after day three the Australians had labelled him a "spoilt brat".
The bad blood continued yesterday when David Warner, Brad Haddin and Mitchell Johnson all had run-ins with the Indians during their innings.
Kohli and Ishant Sharma were the main protagonists for the visitors.
"I didn't see the send-off to Mitchell but I saw Kohli lurking around there with Brad," Warner said.
"If that's the way he wants to go about the game of cricket then let him be."
Warner promised to maintain an aggressive attitude in the field today as Australia looks to win the match.
"On the field when you put your international cap on it's a different story," he said.
"It's aggressive, it's hard cricket, we play to win.
"Stepping over the line is probably not the right way to go about it.
"Letting your bat and the ball do the talking is probably the way to go best.
"We're still going to be playing our in-your-face cricket as we normally do but we won't be stepping across that line."
Australia resumes at 7/261 with a 326 run lead. The home side is expected to bat on this morning in an attempt to set up a declaration at some point in the first session.
Shaun Marsh (62) and Ryan Harris (eight) are the not out batsmen.
Neroli Meadows reports from the MCG ahead of day five of the third Test between Australia and India.
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