India's tailenders, Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep, produced a record 10th-wicket partnership of 39 runs at the Gabba, helping India narrowly avoid the follow-on against Australia. Deep's unbeaten 27 marked the second-highest score by an Indian No. 11 in Australia. Rain interruptions shortened the fourth day's play, with only 57.5 overs bowled.
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