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Bumrah`s Blitz Sets Up Thrilling Finish at MCG

:The fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India has set the stage for a thrilling finale after a dramatic fourth day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). India's Jasprit Bumrah once again proved to be the game-changer, delivering a devastating spell that left Australia reeling.

Bumrah, who became the first bowler in Test history to reach 200 wickets with an average below 20, grabbed 3-4 in just three mesmerizing overs. His victims included Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, and Alex Carey, as Australia collapsed from 2-80 to 6-91. This collapse was part of a larger pattern of top-order implosions for Australia in the series, with Bumrah being the primary architect of their woes.

Despite the collapse, Australia managed to extend their lead to 333 runs thanks to the resilient efforts of Marnus Labuschagne, who scored 70, and Pat Cummins, who contributed 41. The lower order, particularly Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland, added crucial runs with an unbeaten last-wicket stand of 55.

India now faces the daunting task of achieving the highest successful fourth-innings run chase at the MCG, needing to score more than 333 runs. The highest successful chase at the venue is England's 7-332 in the 1928-29 Ashes. India's batting depth, however, gives them hope, with players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Reddy looking to rectify the mistakes of the first innings.

The final day promises to be intense, with Australia aiming to capture 10 Indian wickets and India needing to score at more than three runs per over to stay in the hunt for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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