The much-anticipated India vs Australia 4th Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) delivered an exciting contest, with Australia securing a 184-run victory to take a 2-1 lead in the Border-Gavaskar series. Pat Cummins was named Man of the Match 4th Test for his outstanding all-round performance, contributing 49 and 41 runs with the bat and taking 3/89 and 3/28 with the ball.
Match Summary & Key Performances
- Australia’s First Innings: The hosts put up an impressive total of 474 runs, led by Steven Smith’s 140 and Marnus Labuschagne’s 72.
- India’s Response: India managed 369 runs, with Nitish Kumar Reddy scoring an unbeaten 105 and Yashasvi Jaiswal contributing 82.
- Australia’s Second Innings: They added 234 runs, setting India a target of 340.
- India’s Second Innings Collapse: Despite Jaiswal’s 84, India was bowled out for 155, with Scott Boland and Pat Cummins playing crucial roles in dismantling the batting order.
Key Stats
- 37: Number of overs bowled by Australia’s pace attack in India’s second innings.
- 260: India’s highest partnership in the match, between Jaiswal and Reddy.
- 33: The number of boundaries hit by Australian batsmen across both innings.
- 210: The total runs scored by India’s middle-order across both innings.
What’s Next?
This victory puts Australia in a strong position to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, as they need only a draw in the upcoming 5th Test in Sydney to seal the series. Meanwhile, India will look to bounce back with an improved performance to level the series.
Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on India vs Australia4 as the series reaches its climax!