December 27th 2024.
As the sun shone brightly over Melbourne, the fourth Test match between India and Australia continued on its second day. After a strong performance from the hosts, who posted a daunting total of 474 runs, India took to the crease with hopes of making a comeback. However, things did not start off well for the visitors as their skipper Rohit Sharma was dismissed early on, continuing his streak of poor form.
But as they say, every cloud has a silver lining. And for India, it came in the form of Yashasvi Jaiswal and K L Rahul, who came together to form a partnership that lasted for 13 overs. They showed resilience and determination against the Australian bowling attack, providing some stability to the Indian innings. However, their efforts were cut short as Rahul was caught out by Pat Cummins just before tea.
The Australian team, on the other hand, had a successful morning session as they added 163 runs to their overnight score of 311 for six. The highlight of their innings was Steve Smith's magnificent century, his 34th in Test cricket. He shared a crucial 144-run partnership with skipper Pat Cummins, who also put up a commendable performance with the bat.
After a short break, the Australian team returned to the field with a commanding total of 474 runs on the board. India's bowlers, especially Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja, put up a tough fight and managed to take seven wickets between them. Akash Deep also contributed with two scalps, but it was not enough to stop the Australian team from crossing the 400-run mark.
As the tea break approached, India was at 51 for two, with a long road ahead of them to catch up to the Australian total. With the match evenly poised, both teams were determined to give their best in the remainder of the Test match. The stage was set for an exciting battle between two of the world's top cricketing nations.
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