Australia secures a 2-1 series lead against India after a dramatic collapse on the final day of the Test match in Melbourne. Poor shot selection and bad judgment led to India falling short despite a strong middle session fightback,

Australia takes seven wickets in the final session of day five at the MCG to beat India by 184 runs in the Boxing Day Test and take a 2-1 lead going into the final game of the series.

India made several mistakes in their 184-run loss to Australia in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne recently, as a result of which the Pat Cummins-led hosts moved into the lead for the first time in the five-match series with one game to go.

Sam Konstas made a 65-ball 60 on his Test debut during the fourth Test at Melbourne, which the Aussies won by 184 runs

If India win, it will be their third-highest Test run chase. It would even beat the 7-329 they posted to win the fourth Test at the Gabba in 2021 and claim the series. Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne, who played in the 2021 loss, said that Brisbane wicket was far removed from the MCG pitch.

As the stage is set for an epic climax to the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia, former Aussie all-rounder Steve O'Keefe opined that India will not be looking for a draw.

A row about cheating broke out as Australia beat India in the final session of a gripping and controversial Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, to take a 2-1 lead in the series.

India faced a crushing defeat against Australia in the fourth Test, losing by 184 runs. The team's performance in Melbourne leaves them needing a win in Sydney to level the series.

Australia ripped out seven Indian wickets in the final session of a dramatic fourth Test in Melbourne on Monday to win a thriller by 184 runs and go 2-1 up in the five-match series. "What an amazing Test match,