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INDIA VS AUSTRALIA 4TH TEST DAY 5.

Pat Cummins and Scott Boland delivered stellar performances as Australia clinched a dominant 184-run victory on the final day, dismantling India's batting lineup in the third session.  

Australia's bowlers stole the show in the final session, taking seven wickets to seal a memorable win. Pat Cummins and Scott Boland claimed three wickets each, while Nathan Lyon chipped in with two crucial dismissals.  

INDIA’S COLLAPSE

- Yashasvi Jaiswal, India’s last hope, showcased resilience with a gritty 84 off 208 balls before falling to Cummins. His dismissal, a controversial hook shot, left India exposed to the tailenders.  

- Washington Sundar, the last recognized batter, remained stranded as wickets tumbled around him.  

- Earlier, Rishabh Pant contributed with a 197-ball stand alongside Jaiswal, scoring a crucial 88-run partnership. However, Pant's ill-timed big shot against Travis Head led to his dismissal, derailing India’s momentum.  

SECOND SESSION STAND

- Pant and Jaiswal anchored India through the second session without losing any wickets, frustrating the Australian bowlers. Jaiswal displayed aggression but was fortunate to survive an over against Nathan Lyon, showcasing his resolve to keep India’s hopes alive.  

- However, the third session saw the tide turn as Australia’s bowlers found their rhythm.  

MORNING SESSION DRAMA

- India began Day 5 with hope, needing 340 runs for a historic chase. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul faced a fiery pace attack led by Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Scott Boland.  

- Rohit, despite looking more assured than earlier in the series, fell for nine runs, soon followed by Rahul in the same over, leaving India reeling early in their chase.  

AUSTRALIA’S SECOND INNINGS FINISH

- The day began with Jasprit Bumrah dismissing Nathan Lyon, breaking his impressive last-wicket stand with Scott Boland. Bumrah’s fiery spell restricted Australia’s second innings to 234 runs, setting India a daunting target of 340.  

MATCH SUMMARY

Australia’s relentless bowling attack proved too much for India, with the hosts delivering crucial moments to secure a well-deserved victory. The win gives Australia a 2-1 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, showcasing their dominance at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.  

The fifth day witnessed a mix of grit, drama, and sheer class from both teams, but it was Australia’s discipline and precision that emerged victorious in a thrilling Test match.