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It’s a sunny day in Adelaide, with a top temperature of 33C.

Play gets underway at 10.30am AEDT.

LIVE SCOREBOARD: AUSTRALIA vs INDIA

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6.10pm — LYON FINISHES THE JOB

IT’S OVER! Australia has claimed a thrilling victory in the first Test, Nathan Lyon completing the job by removing Ishant Sharma stumped for one.

Lyon finished with seven for the innings and 12 for the game — firmly answering critics who had questioned whether he could bowl Australia to victory on the final day.

He was named man of the match.

“This is pretty special, that’s for sure,” Lyon said.

Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin, who had to stand in as skipper for most of the day after Michael Clarke left the ground with a hamstring injury, was buzzing after the final wicket.

“That was one of the best Test wins we’ll be a part of,” Haddin said.

Mitch Marsh was also thrilled to be part of his first win on home soil in the wake of the death of teammate Phillip Hughes.

“After the week we all had, to win like that was unbelievable,” Marsh said.

Sensational bowling by @NathLyon421 12 wickets for the match. Definitely Man of the Match. Well done mate. — Glenn McGrath (@glennmcgrath11) December 13, 2014

6.05pm — JOHNSON JOINS THE PARTY

AUSTRALIA is just one wicket away from victory in the first Test after Mitchell Johnson trapped Varun Aaron for one.

The big Aussie quick took the ball from Ryan Harris and struck with the first delivery of his spell.

India still requires another 50 runs for victory with 12 overs remaining.

The overall attendance is 113,009, the highest on record for a non-Ashes test, beating the previous best v West Indies 1961 (112,070) — SACA News (@SACAnews) December 13, 2014

5.55PM — HARRIS CLAIMS SHAMI

INDIAN has decided to go down swinging but it’s playing into Australia’s hands.

Ryan Harris has just had Mohammed Shami caught at mid-off as he looked to loft the Aussie paceman down the ground.

It leaves Australia just two wickets away from victory. India needs 55 runs.

And how about this from South Australian Redbacks coach Darren Berry who was in the thick of the Phillip Hughes’ tragedy.

The first time I have smiled for over 2 weeks. Nathan Lyon has 11 and hopefully a couple more to come. So pleased for great person #spin2win — Darren Berry (@Chucksaca) December 13, 2014

5.40pm — KOHLI WICKET PUTS AUSTRALIA BACK IN CHARGE

THE first Test has swung firmly back in Australia’s favourite after Nathan Lyon claimed the key wicket of Virat Kohli.

The Indian skipper was threatening to lead his team to a famous victory but was caught at deep midwicket by Mitch Marsh for 141.

Australia needs three more wickets with 16 overs remaining and is now right into the tail.

India is 7/305, needing 59 runs to win.

One of the great knocks from @imVkohli - how many runs will we see from him in Aus over the next 3 months? #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/YTeN0xvWDp — Adam Burnett (@AdamBurnett09) December 13, 2014

5.30pm — SAHA GOES FOR ONE TOO MANY

NATHAN Lyon has secured his first 10 wicket haul in Test cricket by clean bowling Wriddhiman Saha for a quickfire 13.

Saha had hit Lyon for a four and a six in the 80th over but went for one big shot too many to leave India 6/299.

Lyon celebrated his achievement by pointing to the 408 stitched on his shirt and then to the sky to honour teammate Phillip Hughes.

The game remains on a knife edge. India needs 65 runs. Australia needs four wickets. Don’t look away now.

Lyon ! Lyon ! I said he would get 10 wickets in the match.. What a test match this is. Don't move as its game on. #AUSvIND #starsports — Damien Martyn (@dmartyn30) December 13, 2014

5.20pm — IT’S KOHLI v LYON

VIRAT Kohli is singlehandedly trying to drag India to victory in the first Test and Nathan Lyon is doing the same for Australia.

The Indian skipper has put his foot down in the past half hour to reduce the victory margin to 87 runs with 20 overs remaining.

Kohli is 127 not out, having passed his previous high score of 119.

But Lyon has claimed another wicket — Rohit Sharma, caught by David Warner for six — to keep Australia in the game.

India is now 5/277 and will likely its chances while Kohli is still at the crease.

Australia faces a crucial decision on whether to take the new ball or not given Lyon is the only bowler who looks threatening at the moment.

4.40pm — HERE COME THE AUSSIES

AUSTRALIA is right back in the first Test after Nathan Lyon took his third scalp for the innings, removing Ajinkya Rahane for a duck.

Rahane was the second Indian batsmen to be dismissed unfairly today when replays showed he didn’t hit a ball that flew to Steve Smith.

The Aussies will argue it’s a square up for a number of incorrect LBW decisions today but it’s a bitter pill to swallow for Rahane.

It leaves Australia needing six wickets to claim victory with 26 overs remaining.

India is 4/244 needing 120 runs to win.

If ever India needed DRS it was today...Ajinkya's howler could have been easily avoided. Unfortunately we don't like opting for it #AUSvIND — Danish Khan (@danishkhan_30) December 13, 2014

Don't understand why India disapprove DRS when India has the maximum number of victims of erroneous decisions. #AUSvIND — Aayush Raj Ojha (@aayush0412) December 13, 2014

4.35pm — LYON REMOVES VIJAY FOR 99

NATHAN Lyon has breathed new life into Australia’s hopes of winning the first Test, ending a 185-run stand between Murali Vijay and Virat Kohli by trapping Vijay LBW.

The Indian opener was removed for 99 after missing a ball which pinned him in front of the stumps, bringing to an end a marathon 234-ball innings.

It came just one over after Kohli brought up his own ton, giving him twin centuries in his first Test as Indian captain.

The score is 3/242 with 28 overs remaining. India needs 122 runs. Australia needs seven wickets.

.@imVkohli becomes the 1st batsman to score twin 100s in Australia in 53 yrs. He is also the 4th Indian to get tons in both innings #AUSvIND — Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) December 13, 2014

4.05pm — ANOTHER LBW CHANCE TURNED DOWN

We were left speechless after Nathan Lyon’s latest appeal for LBW was turned down. Twitter, can you take over please?

That's at least the 2nd LBW we've been robbed of. #AUSvIND — Nathan Moir (@Mrwce28) December 13, 2014

Apparently the LBW rule doesn't exist anymore. #AUSvIND — Chris McGrath (@cpmcgrath) December 13, 2014

I'm renaming the LBW and changing it to NBL (Not Bloody Likely) #AUSvIND — Sir JJ Scray (@rambleon80) December 13, 2014

Are we ever going to see an LBW given ? Pitched in line hitting middle stump #justsaying #AUSvIND — Michael Dawe (@Diddoms) December 13, 2014

Seriously, then just don't have LBW as a rule 😧 #AUSvIND — Richard Fox (@PastorFoxy) December 13, 2014

India is now 7-for, if I'm not mistaken. Man alive how about an LBW? #AUSvIND — Matt Bridges (@smooth_silver) December 13, 2014

What they said! India is now 2/221, 143 runs from victory with 33 overs remaining.

3.45pm — THE CLUB MICHAEL CLARKE DOESN’T WANT TO JOIN

MICHAEL Clarke is in danger of becoming the third captain to lose a Test match after declaring twice.

India has moved to 2/205 at tea on the fifth day in Adelaide — successfully negotiating the second session without losing a wicket.

Murali Vijay (85 not out) and Virat Kohli (82 not out) are closing in on centuries and are now within 159 runs of victory with 37 overs remaining.

Australia — which scored 7/517d and 5/290d to set a target of 364 runs — is beginning to run out of ideas on the flat Adelaide wicket.

Only South Africa’s Graeme Smith (2006) and the West Indies’ Garry Sobers (1968) have lost Test matches after declaring twice.

Making matters worse for Clarke is he has been taken from the Adelaide Oval for scans on his injured hamstring.

India looking good Aussies need something special @WWOS9 @CricketAus — Brett Lee (@BrettLee_58) December 13, 2014

This is over. India are still $3.50 with online bookies. Ridiculous odds. They'll win #AUSvIND — Anthony Sharwood (@antsharwood) December 13, 2014

3.20pm — INDIA HALFWAY HOME

INDIA continues to eat into Australia’s total as the first Test approaches an exciting conclusion in Adelaide.

Murali Vijay (76 not out) and Virat Kohli (73 not out) are beginning to wear down the Aussie bowlers, who have seen the partnership between the pair climb to 126 runs.

Nathan Lyon is currently having a rest after bowling some loose deliveries at the end of his most recent spell.

The Indian batsmen still don’t seem overly concerned with scoring quickly enough to win the game, but as long as they aren’t losing wickets can plan for a late innings assault this evening.

India is 2/187, chasing 364 to win.

2.20pm — CLARKE INJURES HAMSTRING

MICHAEL Clarke’s injury concerns have taken an ugly turn as the skipper limped from Adelaide Oval with a suspected hamstring strain.

The skipper went down clutching his right hamstring in the 44th over after fielding a ball at mid-on, and has left the field with Australia team physio Alex Kountouris.

The injury is to his other leg, not the left hamstring that had left Clarke in a race against time to be fit for the first Test of the summer.

Clarke also suffered a back injury during his first-innings score of 128 but bravely batted on and missed only minimal time in the field.

With short turn-around time to the second Test in Brisbane and the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne it is unclear whether the captain will be available again this series.

- News Corp Australia’s Scott Walsh

2pm — INDIA STARTING TO BELIEVE?

FOR the first time in this Test match India is starting to entertain the possibility of securing a famous victory.

Murali Vijay (58 not out) and Virat Kohli (40 not out) are frustrating the Australian bowlers and have taken India to 2/131 early in the second session, needing another 233 runs to win.

It’s still a massive ask but there’s a growing belief India can see out the day, especially if captain Kohli stays at the crease.

India needing 259 in 64 over RR 4.04 right up @imVkohli street, has incredible record in chasing down targets. #gameon #AUSvIND — Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) December 13, 2014

Interesting session after lunch. Ind can get 100 more by tea. This partnership crucial. Last session and match can be won!! #AUSvIND — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) December 13, 2014

Good session for the Indians. Good positive intent.1 more good session and wkts in hand,aus will be under pressure 2 save the test. #AUSvIND — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 13, 2014

1pm — DRS DISCUSSION DOMINATES OPENING SESSION

IT took about four seconds after Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan was mistakenly given out caught behind off Mitchell Johnson this morning for DRS to start trending on Twitter.

When Nathan Lyon had an obvious LBW decision turned down about an hour later, it nearly went into meltdown.

In the end the bad decisions scoreboard read 1-1 between India and Australia but that hasn’t eased frustration from cricket fans during a morning session which saw the visitors enter lunch at 2/105 in pursuit of a score of 364.

For the uninitiated, the umpire decision review system (DRS) allows batsmen and bowlers to challenge incorrect calls.

Only problem is India refuses to allow the system to be used during its matches.

So batsmen like Dhawan and bowlers like Lyon will continue to be robbed — and cricket fans will continue to voice their displeasure on social media.

India's refusal to allow DRS is ridiculous. That was the plumbest LBW in cricket history. #AUSvIND — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 13, 2014

DRS should be sanctioned for every Test match, or none. How can you have different rules? Absurd. #AUSvIND — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 13, 2014

Shikhar unlucky and vijay very lucky:) — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 13, 2014

@plalor Nath Lyon robbed — James Pattinson (@_jamespattinson) December 13, 2014

India getting dudded by an umpiring decision that would've been overturned with DRS. #AUSvIND #cricket9 pic.twitter.com/Q6gsTTh50x — Tom Richardson (@TomRichardson) December 12, 2014

12pm — PUJARA FALLS FOR 21

NATHAN Lyon has been rewarded for a fine opening spell with the wicket of Cheteshwar Pujara.

Lyon’s delivery just missed the rough outside off stump and Pujara overestimated the turn, getting a slight nick through to Brad Haddin — who took the catch well.

Virat Kohli is now at the crease with India 2/61.

11.45am — LYON ROBBED

INDIA has been squared up for the early dismissal of Shikhar Dhawan after Nathan Lyon was denied a clear LBW decision against Murali Vijay.

Vijay padded up to a delivery that turned sharply out of the rough and was headed towards the top of middle stump according to Channel 9’s replay technology.

“That is as plum as you get,” commentator Mark Taylor said.

“Not offering a shot, on the back foot, hitting you in front of off and going on to hit the top of middle.”

India has moved to 1/57 from 17 overs despite some delightful bowling from Lyon.

10.50am — DID DHAWAN HIT IT?

INDIAN opener Shikhar Dhawan was not happy after being given out caught behind off Mitchell Johnson in a controversial decision early on day five.

A rising delivery from Johnson brushed Dhawan’s shoulder but replays were inconclusive whether it also hit his glove on the way through to Aussie wicketkeeper Brad Haddin.

The removal of the freescoring opener was crucial to Australia’s hopes of getting away to a good start. India is 1/18 after six overs.

Oh Dhawan, you can't review that? That's a shame. #AUSvIND — Theo Doropoulos (@TheoDrop) December 12, 2014

Haddin didn't even appeal. He was laughing after Dhawan was given out. Ridiculous decision by Gould. #AUSvIND — Aishu (@samikshu) December 13, 2014

You can't give a batsman out unless you've seen/heard it. Not sure how umpire could give Dhawan out with any confidence. #AUSvIND — Neel shah (@neelshah31790) December 13, 2014

@1tip1hand #DRS #AUSvIND Umpire would have got less flak if the benefit of doubt had gone to Shikhy - as one would expect with a close call — Vasanth Padaki (@VPadaki) December 13, 2014

10.35am — JOHNSON BEGINS PROCEEDINGS

MITCHELL Johnson has opened the fifth day with a maiden as India eyes a victory total of 364.

Australia declared this morning at 5/290, leaving the visitors with an interesting decision on whether to go for the win or try to save a draw.

Someone who won’t be catching today’s action is former English Test cricketer Kevin Pietersen.

Pietersen, who has signed to play with the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League, is having a hit with the Monash Tigers in Melbourne grade cricket today.

10am — OVER TO YOU GAZZA

AUSTRALIA’S hopes of securing a memorable first Test win are likely to rest with offspinner Nathan Lyon.

After a tension-filled day four, Australia has declared this morning at 5/290, setting India a victory target of 364.

That leaves Lyon and the rest of the Aussie bowlers with 98 overs to take 10 wickets.

It should be enough time for Lyon to work his magic on the Adelaide Oval deck he used to maintain as a groundsman when he was forging a career with the SA Redbacks.

Lyon — who is nicknamed Garry after former AFL player Garry Lyon — bowled brilliantly to limit India to 444 in the first innings.

If Mitchell Johnson and Ryan Harris can make some early inroads into the Indian top order — the likable spinner should be in for another big day.