Chapter 70: Test Day 4

On the flat pitch that offered little assistance to the bowlers, Warner and Rogers continued to showcase their mastery of batting. They capitalized on the good conditions, effortlessly dispatching any loose deliveries and punishing the Indian bowlers. Their partnership flourished, and the Australian run rate soared, putting India under immense pressure.

Glenn McGrath observed, "Warner and Rogers have been in complete control. They have adapted beautifully to the flat pitch, using their experience to pick the right shots and find the gaps in the field. The Indian bowlers have struggled to contain them."

Harsha Bhogle added, "Absolutely, Glenn. Warner and Rogers have taken full advantage of the pitch's flat nature. They have shown great shot selection and timing, making it difficult for the Indian bowlers to find a breakthrough. Nitish, in particular, has had a tough time trying to unsettle them."

As the session progressed, Nitish received the ball once again, despite his challenging spell earlier. He understood that this spell might not bring him immediate success, but he was determined to make an impact. Drawing from his IPL experience, he decided to take a calculated risk against Warner.

With Warner on the brink of a century, Nitish strategized to deny him a boundary and force him to settle for a single. He mixed up his deliveries, including a couple of well-directed bouncers that kept the batsman on his toes. However, a few wides slipped through, indicating the pressure Nitish felt in that crucial moment.

Amidst the tension, Nitish unleashed a perfectly executed toe-crushing yorker on the fifth ball of the over. It caught Warner by surprise, and the ball crashed into the stumps, shattering his dreams of reaching a century. The breakthrough had finally come for India, thanks to Nitish's persistence and clever execution.

Glenn McGrath exclaimed, "What a brilliant yorker by Nitish! He lured Warner into a false sense of security and then delivered an absolute peach. The stumps are in disarray, and India finally have the breakthrough they desperately needed. A well-deserved wicket for the young bowler."

Harsha Bhogle added, "That was an exceptional delivery from Nitish. After toiling hard in the previous overs, he persisted and delivered a perfect yorker to dismiss Warner. This breakthrough will surely boost the confidence of the Indian team, and Nitish can take pride in his efforts."

With Warner back in the pavilion, the Australian batsmen were momentarily stunned. Nitish's wicket had injected a glimmer of hope into the Indian camp, reminding them that breakthroughs were indeed possible on this flat pitch.

Author's Note:

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