On an exciting day of Test cricket at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia and India They engaged in a fierce battle that showed great individual performance and a shift in momentum. As the fourth day unfolds, Jasprit BumrahHis exceptional bowling dismantled the Australian middle order, while Nathan Lyon and Scott BolandIndia’s resilience thwarted India’s attempts to end the innings.
Nitish Kumar Reddy’s flexibility ends at the beginning of the fourth day
Nitish Kumar Reddy He emerged as a beacon of hope for India with his maiden Test century, scoring 114 runs in a valiant effort that kept India competitive. His innings was characterized by a combination of solid defense and aggressive batting play, especially during a record eighth-wicket partnership with R Washington Sundar. Together they added 127 runs, significantly reducing Australia’s first innings lead from 311 to 116 before Reddy fell to Lyon at the start of the day. His century not only showed his potential but also brought life back to the Indian camp at a time when they needed him the most.
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Jasprit Bumrah had a fiery outburst in the fourth over
Bumrah continued to assert his dominance with the ball, taking four wickets for 56 runs, including crucial scalps. Travis Head, Mitchell Marshand Alex Carey In a devastating spell that left Australia reeling at 99 for 6. This performance marked Bumrah’s 200th wicket, a milestone that confirms his status as one of the best fast bowlers in the world. After lunch, Bumrah had to press continuously Steve Smith In an ill-advised campaign, which was expertly captured Muhammad SirajWhich deepened Australia’s woes as they struggled to build any momentum in the second round
Nathan Lyon and Scott Poland held their ground until the end of the day
As India looked to capitalize on their bowling success, Lyon and Boland proved to be a formidable obstacle. The duo combined for a sustained partnership for the last wicket that frustrated the Indian bowlers and extended Australia’s lead to 333 runs by stumps. Lyon’s gritty performance included an unbeaten 41 innings, during which he survived a close call when he crossed one to slip, only to be overtaken by Bumrah. This moment summed up the tension of the day as India wasted crucial chances to claim wickets.
The final push for self-determination is on day five
Heading into day five, India faces an uphill battle. No team has chased a target higher than 332 at the MCG in the history of the fourth innings, making their task a daunting one. Ghosts of past encounters loom large as memories of India’s historic win at the Gabba in 2021 emerge. With Bumrah leading the charge and Reddy’s heroics still fresh in the mind, India must muster all their resolve to challenge Australia’s total. With the day concluding with Australia on 228 for 9, leading by 333 runs, the stage was set for an exhilarating finale.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Virat Kohli Jasprit Bumrah
– Al-Adwan’s celebration of King Kohli and Bumrah after the fall of Australia wickets..!! pic.twitter.com/NMMRgAPJFV
– Manu. (@Manoji9812) December 29, 2024
Australia ends the day on the fourth after being 91/6 to 228/9.
– The fifth day.
– 96 sums.
– Australia, by 333 points.Rohit Sharma retires
“Captain Clueless”(Nathan Lyon scored more runs in single innings than in Rochette’s complete sets) pic.twitter.com/YrpdSPWjGh
– 𝔸𝕃𝕎𝔸𝕐𝕊𝔽𝔸𝕋ℍ𝔼ℝ (@harsh_hpt) December 29, 2024
Nathan Lyon has scored more runs (41*) in this innings than Rohit Sharma has scored (22) in this series.
He has a chance to fix it tomorrow!#INDvsAUS #BGT2024
– Anand (@anandkumarn) December 29, 2024
The 55 runs added by Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland will make it difficult for India to achieve the target on the fifth day.
Achieving the goal will not be easy, but small contributions, like those made by Australian players, can make a big difference.#INDvAUS #INDvsAUS…
– Kamlesh Yadav (@kamleshyadav242) December 29, 2024
Australia, despite being beaten by Jasprit Bumrah, remained committed to the kindness of a brave and defiant Nathan Lyon and a resolute Scott Boland, as they added 55 runs for the last wicket, extending the lead to 333.
At some point, after their average fell to 91 for 6, India should have pinched themselves. Marnus Labuschagne… pic.twitter.com/MA2fQZJGeN
– Dr. Nauman Niaz (@DrNaumanNiaz) December 29, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah bowled over 50 overs (28 in the first innings and 24 in the second innings) alone in the fourth Test. We could see the fatigue and he bowled several no-balls and even Nathan Lyon scored a boundary on his ball. #INDvAUS #Jasprit Bumrah #boomboom #Jasibhai #captain pic.twitter.com/EB6HJJje1Y
– Parihar by Shankar (@Shanky_Parihar) December 29, 2024
Nathan Lyon and Boland bowl 100 balls in 10th wicket partnership at MCG…#Australia pic.twitter.com/H1EAflCgRM
– Movabai Bahra (@Singhdhakad47) December 29, 2024
Dilute the poor #captain on behalf of #yashasvijaiswal
While Boland & Nathan Lyon played more than 15 times under this field setup
Enna da field is set up under the lam #Australia #AUSvINDIA pic.twitter.com/03OflmdtmF– Ş𝕟Ƭ♄↳ᵏ𝔪☈ (@snthl_kmr05) December 29, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah bowled 23 runs in 8 spells from the first 72 overs.
– India needs to be careful in managing the workload. We have a huge 8 months ahead of us.
– Monu Singh ( Bihari ) (@OfficialMonuak1) December 29, 2024
Petition to build a statue of Sir Jasprit Bumrah outside Wankhede Stadium as soon as possible pic.twitter.com/5yoNOJMCMB
– Unlucky (@Luckyytweets) December 29, 2024
