Indian batsmen stutter on day four as Australia move a step closer to series-levelling win at Perth
Australia's Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood took two wickets each to leave India reeling at 112/5 at stumps on day four of Perth Test.


Virat Kohli and four other Indian batsmen fell for 112 in 287 run chase on day four as Australia sniff win at Perth. AP

Mohammed Shami took 6/56 to help India bowl Australia out for 243 in second innings. AP

Virat Kohli and Tim Paine were seen exchanging words after the Indian captain almost collided with the Australian skipper on the pitch. AP

India's chase got off to the worst possible start as Mitchell Starc dismissed opener KL Rahul for a duck. AP

Nathan Lyon dismissed Virat Kohli for the eight time in international cricket on Monday. AP

Josh Hazlewood assisted Nathan Lyon perfectly by taking the wickets of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane. AP

India's hopes now hinges on Hanuma Vihari and Rishabh Pant. AP
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