Ind vs Aus Boxing Day Test: India post 164/5 on day two, trail Australia by 310 runs
India trails by 310 runs after day two of the fourth Test against Australia. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli's partnership was the highlight, but key wickets have left India struggling.
- Dec 27, 2024,
- Updated Dec 27, 2024, 1:14 PM IST
India posted a disappointing 164 for 5 on day two of the fourth Test, with Australia maintaining a dominant position, leading by 310 runs, on December 27 in Melbourne.
Skipper Rohit Sharma (3) fell cheaply once again before Yashasvi Jaiswal (82) and Virat Kohli (36) steadied the ship with a 102-run stand.
Jaiswal was run out following a mix up with Kohli, who was caught behind in the following over.
Australia were all out after lunch with Steve Smith scoring his 34th Test hundred.
Resuming at their overnight score of 311 for six, the hosts added 163 runs on the day to post a commanding total.
For India, Jasprit Bumrah (4/99) and Ravindra Jadeja (3/78) shared seven wickets between them while Akash Deep (2/94) had two scalps.
Brief scores:
Australia 1st innings 474 all out in 122.4 overs (Steve Smith 140, Marnus Labuschgane 72; Sam Konstas 60; Jasprit Bumrah 4/99, Ravindra Jadeja 3/78.
India 164/5 in 46 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 82, Virat Kohli 36; Pat Cummins 2/57, Scott Boland 2/24).