Fast bowler Mohamed Siraj bowled India to the brink of victory in the opening Border-Gavaskar series cricket test with Australia struggling at 104-5 at lunch on the fourth day.

Australia will be wary knowing an underdog India have lifted off the canvas before, but they are strong favorites in a series that always captivates the cricket world.

South Africa have been worthy opponents for Australia in recent times, and there have been standout Ashes contests, but one match-up has consistently been the most competitive