Virat Kohli of India speaks with Jasprit Bumrah of India after they leave the field at the lunch break during day four of the Men’s Fourth Test Match in the series between Australia and India at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 29, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia.
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Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj struck once each as Australia reached 53/2 at lunch on the fourth day of the fourth Test on Friday (December 29, 2024), with the hosts’ overall lead surging to 158.
Marnus Labuschagne was batting on 20 along with Steve Smith (2 not out) at lunch.
Bumrah cleaned up Sam Konstas (8) while Siraj got rid of Usman Khawaja (21) before lunch as Indian bowlers did not allow the hosts to run away.
India were bowled out for 369 earlier, having resumed their first innings at 358/9. India added 11 runs to their overnight total as Nitish Kumar Reddy (114) was the last batter to be dismissed.
For Australia, Pat Cummins, Scott Boland and Nathan Lyon claimed three wickets each as the hosts took a crucial 105-run lead.
Brief scores: Australia 474 & 53/2 in 25 overs (Usman Khawaja 21, Marnus Labuschagne 20*; Jasprit Bumrah 1/18, Mohammed Siraj 1/10) lead India 369 by 158 runs.
Published – December 29, 2024 07:22 am IST
