Tue Dec 31 06:12:03 UTC 2024: ## India’s MCG Loss Evokes Memories of Sydney Stalemate in Tense Border-Gavaskar Trophy

**Melbourne, Australia** – India’s narrow defeat by 184 runs against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Day 5 of the fourth Test has drawn parallels to a dramatic encounter from the previous Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The loss leaves the series 2-1 in Australia’s favor.

The intense match saw Australia chase victory, while India fought desperately for a draw. This echoed the situation in Sydney during the 2020/21 series, where Hanuma Vihari and Ravichandran Ashwin famously forged an improbable partnership to deny Australia a win in a similarly tense final day. Vihari himself took to X, noting the “déjà vu” feeling.

While Vihari and Ashwin’s heroic stand in Sydney ultimately contributed to India’s series win, this time the Indian team, despite a valiant effort, fell short at the MCG. The next match in the series, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, starting January 3rd, will be crucial for India’s hopes of retaining the trophy. The outcome in Sydney is now even more significant with the series leaning in Australia’s favor.

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