Australia vs India, 1st Test: 5 talking points from Day 4

India could smell victory with six wickets to claim on the Final day
India could smell victory with six wickets to claim on the Final day

#2. Lyon's brilliance with the ball

Lyon puts another impressive show against the Indians
Lyon puts another impressive show against the Indians

The 31-year-old bagged his 13th five-wicket haul as he ripped apart the Indian line-up. Lyon looked menacing towards the end of day 3 when he provided the much-needed breakthrough by dismissing Virat Kohli. He continued his fine form on day 4, breaking the crucial stand between Pujara and Rahane.

He kept the Indian middle-order at bay. The off-spinner bowled well and reaped rewards with another clinical show against India.

It is to be noted that Lyon's spell against India at Adelaide in 2014-15 played a vital role as the visiting side fell short by 48 runs despite twin centuries from Kohli. He replicated his brilliance with the ball this time too at the same venue.

Lyon has now dismissed Kohli, Rahane and Pujara at 6,7 and 8 times respectively.

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