30 Dec, 11:55 (IST)

OUT! Nathan Lyon has dismissed Mohammed Siraj and the game is done and dusted! What a performance it has been from Australia as they go 2-1 up in the series. It has been a superb show with the ball in hand and it started to go downhill for India after Rishabh Pant's dismissal. Wickets started to fall at regular intervals after that and Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal, albeit under controversial circumstances, spelt the end of India's fight with the tail-enders departing in quick succession. Poor shot selection by the Indian batters once again have led to their collective failure in this match. While Yashasvi Jaiswal was India's top-scorer with 84 runs, Pat Cummins and Scott Boland were Australia's best bowlers with three wickets apiece. Nathan Lyon took two while Mitchell Starc and Travis Head got one apiece. After losing on the last two occasions, Australia have ensured that the worst outcome of BGT 2024-25 will be a 2-2 draw should India win in Sydney. The IND vs AUS 5th Test starts on January 3!

30 Dec, 11:50 (IST)

OUT! Jasprit Bumrah has to depart with Steve Smith taking a good catch in the slip cordon. What a catch it has been from the veteran as Australia stand just one wicket away from going 2-1 up in this series. Jasprit Bumrah c Steve Smith b Scott Boland 0(8)

30 Dec, 11:39 (IST)

OUT! Akash Deep has been dismissed and now,  Australia are two wickets away from registering a famous win here! Akash Deep tried to play the ball with soft hands with the ball hitting his pad with Travis Head taking the catch. Once again, the on-field umpire's decision was overturned as Snicko showed a spike as the ball passed the bat. Akash Deep c Travis Head b Scott Boland 7(17)

30 Dec, 11:14 (IST)

OUT! Yashasvi Jaiswal has to depart as the ball deflects off his glove and onto Alex Carey! Australia opted for a DRS which showed a deflection but there was very little murmur on the snicko-meter! A bit of controversy there as Jaiswal chatted with the umpires before leaving the crease. The third umpire said that he saw the deflection and hence asked the umpire to change the on-field decision. 22 overs left for India to survive and it looks very tough with Jaiswal gone for a fighting 84 but he could have avoided that shot. Yashasvi Jaiswal c Alex Carey b Pat Cummins 84(208)

30 Dec, 10:35 (IST)

OUT! This game is changing in quick time and it is Nathan Lyon, who gets into the act as he dismisses Nitish Kumar Reddy, who scored a ton in the first innings. This time, the right-hander edged the ball to slips with Steve Smith taking a good catch. India in trouble, losing three wickets in quick time. Nitish Kumar Reddy c Steve Smith b Nathan Lyon 1(5)

30 Dec, 10:28 (IST)

OUT! India lose another wicket and it is that of Ravindra Jadeja, who edged the ball and was caught behind! After not losing a wicket in the second session, India have lost two now in quick time. Scott Boland has his first scalp of the innings. Ravindra Jadeja c Alex Carey b Scot Boland 2(14)

30 Dec, 10:15 (IST)

OUT! Pat Cummins' ploy of having Travis Head bowl after tea has worked as the part-time spinner has dismissed Rishabh Pant. The 88-run partnership between the two left-handers has been broken! Pant attempted to hit the ball out of the ground but he found the fielder in Mitchell Marsh. Rishabh Pant c Mitchell Marsh b Travis Head 30(104)

30 Dec, 10:04 (IST)

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant have resumed the third and final session of play in this game. They will look to continue their partnership for as long as possible as India's chances of drawing the game seems to be pretty high.

30 Dec, 09:43 (IST)

Tea on Day 5! An incredible effort it has been from Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The two left-handers have shown a lot of discipline and have made the most of the loose deliveries as they ensure India did not lose any wickets in the second session. Yashasvi Jaiswal has impressed once again, with an unbeaten 63 while Rishabh Pant has also shown great understanding of the game. India have just one session left to try and save the game and this effort has given themselves a good chance to do so. Australia meanwhile, will look to break this stand.

30 Dec, 09:25 (IST)

India have done well in this session with both Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant playing sensibly. No wicket has been lost and if this partnership continues to grow, it might cause some worry for Australia, especially after that first session.

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The fourth Test between India and Australia in 2024 has reached an interesting stage where all three results are possible at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. On Day 4 of the ongoing fourth Test, India made a stellar comeback in the first two sessions. However, Australia's lower order has put the host in the commanding position during the final session of Day 4. Will India Be Handed Over-Rate Penalty After Day 4 of the IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test Match? Will It Impact India's ICC WTC 2023-25 Final Chances?

India was on top when Australia lost their ninth wicket for 173 runs. However, Nathan Lyon (41*) and Scott Boland (10*) have put the hosts into a commanding position. The last batting pair of Australia has added 55 runs, which frustrated the Indian players. At Stumps on Day 4, Australia made 228/9, and they stretched their lead to 333 runs. For India, Jasprit Bumrah bagged a four-wicket haul, whereas Mohammed Siraj picked up three wickets. IND vs AUS 4th Test in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at MCG Breaks Record of Largest Crowd In History to Attend Boxing Day Test.

IND vs AUS 4th Test 2024 Squad:

India National Cricket Team: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Rohit Sharma(c), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sarfaraz Khan, Tanush Kotian, Washington Sundar,

Australia National Cricket Team: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Jhye Richardson, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Sean Abbott, Beau Webster