Sat Dec 28 02:46:04 UTC 2024: ## Australia Dominates Day Two of Fourth Test Against India
**Melbourne, Australia –** Australia seized control of the fourth Test against India on day two at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), leaving the visitors with a daunting task to avoid defeat. A late burst from pacer Scott Boland derailed India’s recovery, leaving them 164/5 at stumps, trailing by 310 runs.
Earlier in the day, Australia declared their innings at 474, building on their overnight score. Steve Smith anchored the innings with a magnificent 139, while Jasprit Bumrah was India’s most successful bowler with 4/99. A crucial partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal (82) and Virat Kohli (36) briefly threatened to put India back in contention. However, a run-out and a sharp spell from Boland, who took two crucial wickets, stunted India’s progress.
India’s innings began poorly with the early dismissal of Rohit Sharma for three. While Jaiswal and Kohli steadied the ship with a century partnership, a run-out broke the stand and the momentum shifted decisively towards Australia. Boland’s wickets of Kohli and nightwatchman Akash Deep (0) left India reeling at 159/5 before Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant saw off the remaining overs.
The match continues on day three with India facing a significant challenge to avoid a heavy defeat.
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