While the 4th Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Melbourne concluded tragically for India, Australia proved its prowess in cricket by leading the 5-match series 2-1, defeating India by 184 runs on Monday. On the fifth and final day, India was bowled out for 155 in 79.1 overs while chasing a target of 340 runs. The young and agile, Yashasvi Jaiswal (84 off 208) outplayed which made it seem that India might escape a draw. Rishabh Pant (30 off 104) batted out the complete second session to take India to 112/3, but his fall set the stage for the hosts.
Australia’s captain Pat Cummins and the right-arm bowler Scott Boland were the standout bowlers taking 3 wickets each, displaying determined fast bowling.
Recommencing the day at 228/9, Australia was bowled out for 234, thanks to India’s star paceman, Bumrah. Jasprit Bumrah (5/57) unsurprisingly led the match with a five-wicket haul. This brutal defeat of India poses a major setback in their content in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.
Match Scorecard: Australia vs India 4th Test, Melbourne
Most Wickets: Australia vs India 4th Test, Melbourne
The ‘Kohinoor of Indian cricket’ Jasprit Bumrah single-handedly took 9 wickets, the most in the 4th test. He claimed 4 wickets in the first innings and 5 in the second.
Playing XIs: Australia vs India 4th Test, Melbourne
Australia Playing XI
Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(wk), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
India Playing XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma(c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep
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