Australia v India: Lyon and Boland shine after Bumrah brilliance
Crucial low runs allowed Australia to maintain their advantage on a gripping fourth day of the fourth Test in Melbourne.
After leading by 105 runs in the first innings, Australia chased 228-9 with a score of 91-6 in the afternoon and the irresistible Jasprit Bumrah put in another brilliant performance to finish off the day. Won 4-56.
He bowled eight balls to debutant Sam Konstass and took three more wickets in a mid-order collapse to take four wickets in 21 balls as India got back into the match. fall.
But Marnus Labuschagne scored a crucial 70 and shared 57 with captain Pat Cummins, who scored 41 runs.
Both were bowled by Yashasvi Jaiswal – Labuschagne for 46 and Cummins for 21 – two of India’s four catches , three of which were knockouts by Jaiswal.
Nathan Lyon was also dismissed for 5 runs before he teamed up with Scott Boland in a 55-run unbroken partnership for the final wicket to frustrate India, leaving Australia to 333 The lead ended the game.
The drama continued till the end of the match when Bumrah put Lyon in trouble in the 33rd over but Australia’s No. 10 was given a reprieve for a no-ball.
Leon Bolan’s stand ensured Australia had the upper hand, but the hosts decided to resist the temptation to declare later in the day, increasing the chances of a draw.
India remain hopeful of successfully chasing down points on the final day, with a win for either side taking them into the lead in an enthralling five-match Test series which is tied at 1-1.
