Australia five wickets away from winning second test


  • Cricket
  • Monday, 17 Dec 2018

Australia's Mitchell Starc (3rd L) is congratulated by his teammates after dismissing India's Lokesh Rahul on day four of the second test match between Australia and India at Perth Stadium in Perth, Australia, December 17, 2018. AAP/Richard Wainwright via REUTERS

PERTH (Reuters) - Australia need five wickets in the second test to secure a series-levelling victory as India teetered in their daunting chase on a menacing pitch on Monday.

Chasing 287 runs after closing out Australia's second innings for 243, India finished day four on 112 for five with Hanuma Vihari 24 not out and Rishabh Pant unbeaten on nine.

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