Mon Dec 30 00:50:00 UTC 2024: ## India Aims for Historic Win in Melbourne Test

**Melbourne, Australia:** India is on the brink of creating history in the fourth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia. Facing a challenging 333-run target, set after Australia declared their second innings at 228/9, India needs a victory on the final day (Monday) to surpass a nearly century-old record.

The match, which begins half an hour earlier than scheduled at 4:30 AM IST, sees India aiming to break England’s record for the highest successful run chase at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. In 1928, England chased down 332 runs against Australia at the same venue. A win for India would rewrite the record books.

India’s chances are bolstered by their recent successes at the MCG. In the 2020-21 series, under Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy, India chased down a modest 70 runs, winning by 8 wickets. In 2018-19, a Virat Kohli-led team secured a resounding victory by 137 runs, with stellar performances from Cheteshwar Pujara and Kohli.

Cricket analysts believe that if India’s top order performs well, the target is achievable. The team’s past successes at the ground offer a significant boost to their confidence.

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