Melbourne (IANS), December 29:
On day four of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Marnus Labuschagne led Australia’s innings with a strong undefeated 65, overcoming a remarkable run by Jasprit Bumrah.
Australia led India by 240 runs at tea, with a score of 135/6 in 49 overs. Thanks to Bumrah’s devastating spell, India managed to claw their way back into the match during the session. The pacer became the fastest Indian pacer to reach 200 Test wickets after dismissing Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, and Alex Carey in quick succession.
Australia was reduced from 80/2 to 91/6, and they were in terrible shape. But Labuschagne and captain Pat Cummins (21 not out) persevered through the storm, establishing an unbroken 44-run partnership. Australia’s prospects of setting a difficult goal were maintained by their tenacious stand, which steadied the innings. However, India lost out on opportunities as Yashasvi Jaiswal failed to make vital catches of both set batters.
In the past, Steve Smith and Labuschagne prioritized survival, occasionally taking a cue from Mohammed Siraj and Bumrah. But when Smith tried to drive a wide delivery without using the right footwork and edged behind to Rishabh Pant, Siraj ended the partnership.
When Head, playing conservatively, flicked straight to mid-wicket, marking Bumrah’s 200th Test wicket, the “Bumrah show” got underway in the dazzling Melbourne weather. Marsh was forced to edge a rising delivery to Pant for a five-ball duck as the pacer maintained his domination. Soon after, Carey was bowled by a quick inswinger that got past his defenses.
Akash Deep consistently troubled Labuschagne and Cummins, even inducing an edge from the former, only for Jaiswal to drop a straightforward chance at gully, leaving Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli visibly frustrated. Labuschagne reached his fifty off 105 balls and, along with Cummins, added three more boundaries before Jaiswal dropped another catch at silly point. The session ended with Australia in a precarious position, as India aimed to restrict their lead to under 300.
Brief Scores
Australia leads India 369 in 119.3 overs (Nitish Kumar Reddy 114, Yashasvi Jaiswal 82; Scott Boland 3-57, Pat Cummins 3-89) by 240 runs with 474 & 135/6 in 49 overs (Marnus Labuschagne 65*; Jasprit Bumrah 4-30, Mohammed Siraj 2-40).
dan Bumrah, who became the fastest bowler in India to reach 200 wickets in Test cricket after quickly dismissing Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, and Alex Carey.
Australia is in a very difficult situation after losing to 91/6 after briefly being 80/2. Together with captain Pat Cummins (21 not out), Tuttavia and Labuschagne have resisted extremely good bowling, forming an inter-inning partnership of 44 runs. This has allowed Australia to maintain the hope of launching an impegnative action against India. On the other hand, India has suffered from missed opportunities, with Yashasvi Jaiswal leaving after two crucial lapses, giving Australian batsmen a second chance at life.
Prior to this, Labuschagne and Steve Smith were focused on survival, accumulating some boundaries against Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. However, Siraj ruined the partnership when Smith ordered an edge against Rishabh Pant while attempting to steal a long palla without making a suitable foot movement.
The highlight of Bumrah’s career is his victory against the only great player in Melbourne. It begins with Travis Head’s wicket, which sent a batsman dritt towards the midwicket and marked the Indian pacer’s 200th career wicket total. Shortly after, Bumrah had gotten Marsh to give Pant an edge on a palla that drooled quickly, getting rid of it for one of his five pallines. After that, Alex Carey was bowled by a ball that had infiltrated between his off-stump and Il bat.
Akash Deep has persisted in applying pressure on Labuschagne and Cummins, eventually gaining an advantage over Labuschagne, who is now a cadere of Jaiswal in the gully. This mistake has caused Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to get visibly irritated. Following his fifth run in 105 Palline, Labuschagne, alongside Cummins, added three more boundaries. Another mistake made by Jaiswal, this time related to a ridiculous issue, has allowed Cummins to rest in partita.
Australia was still struggling, with the risk of scoring less than 300 runs against India, when the team was torn apart in the spogliatoi for the tè’s victory.
Partial punctuation:
Australia leads India 369 in 119.3 overs (Nitish Kumar Reddy 114, Yashasvi Jaiswal 82; Scott Boland 3-57, Pat Cummins 3-89) with a deficit of 240 runs. Australia makes 474 and 135/6 in 49 overs (Marnus Labuschagne 65*; Jasprit Bumrah 4-30, Mohammed Siraj 2-40).
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