Fri Dec 27 10:33:23 UTC 2024: ## India’s Collapse After Kohli-Jaiswal Run Out Shakes Up Melbourne Test
**Melbourne, Australia** – Day two of the fourth India vs. Australia Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground saw a dramatic shift in momentum. India, comfortably positioned at 153/2, suffered a stunning collapse after a run-out involving Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The dismissal triggered a loss of three wickets in just six runs, handing Australia the advantage.
Jaiswal, who had earlier joined the elite list of Indian batters with most Test runs in a calendar year, was run out for a well-played 82. Kohli’s contribution ended at 36, caught by Carey off Boland. This left India’s remaining batters with the challenging task of navigating their way to a respectable total against Australia’s 474.
Earlier in the day, Australia continued their strong batting performance from day one. Steve Smith reached his 34th Test century, a remarkable feat against India, and was unbeaten at the close of play. Pat Cummins fell just short of his half-century. The Australian innings featured several fifty-plus scores from their top order, including an impressive debut performance by Sam Konstas who scored 60 off 65. India’s bowling attack, meanwhile, struggled to contain the Australian onslaught.
The day’s play ended with India’s innings far from over, leaving the contest finely poised going into day three. The match continues Saturday.
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