Boxing Day Test: India end day four at 228 for 9, Australia extend lead to 333
India trails by 333 runs at the end of day four in the Boxing Day Test against Australia. Bumrah's 200th Test wicket highlights the day's play.
- Dec 29, 2024,
- Updated Dec 29, 2024, 1:46 PM IST
India reached 228 for 9 at stumps on the fourth day of the fourth Test, in Melbourne on December 29 after Jasprit Bumrah (4/56) entered record books by completing his 200 wickets. Australia extended their lead to 333 runs.
Resuming at 135 for six after tea, Australia lost their last recognised batter Marnus Labuschagne for 70 off 139 balls shortly after resumption but fought till the end of the third session to keep India at bay.
Australia captain Pat Cummins scored a vital 90-ball 41 for his side to stretch the lead and the last-wicket pair of Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland also put on another unbeaten 55 runs for the last wicket.
Brief scores: Australia 474 & 228/9 in 82 overs (Marnus Labuschagne 70, Pat Cummins 41, Nathan Lyon 41 batting; Jasprit Bumrah 4/56, Mohammed Siraj 3/66) lead India by 333 runs.