Mon Dec 30 10:36:25 UTC 2024: ## Australia Defeats India in Thrilling Melbourne Test
**Melbourne, Australia –** Australia secured a thrilling 184-run victory over India in the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday, December 30, 2024. The win puts Australia 2-1 up in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, with the final Test set for Sydney starting January 3rd.
Facing a challenging 340-run target, India’s batting order faltered despite an initial show of resistance from Yashasvi Jaiswal (84). Pat Cummins (3/28) and Mitchell Starc (1/25) spearheaded Australia’s bowling attack, dismantling India’s top order early on. The collapse continued after lunch, with crucial wickets falling to Scott Boland (3/39) and Nathan Lyon (2/37). Despite a fighting 88-run partnership between Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant (30), India was ultimately bowled out for 155.
Earlier in the day, India swiftly dismissed Australia’s second innings for 234, Jasprit Bumrah taking a remarkable 5/57 to complete a five-wicket haul. Bumrah’s performance, however, couldn’t prevent Australia from securing a decisive victory. The match was a dramatic display of skill and tension, culminating in a tense final session that saw Australia’s bowlers consistently maintaining pressure.
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