The final day of the Test was marked by dramatic turns, with Australia needing to take 10 Indian wickets on a day-five pitch. Despite Mitchell Starc battling a back injury, the Australian bowling attack, including Pat Cummins and Scott Boland, delivered a stellar performance. They restricted India's scoring options and snared crucial wickets, setting up the win.
India's chase of 340 runs was derailed early, with key wickets falling in the first session. Rohit Sharma and K L Rahul were dismissed by Cummins, and Yashasvi Jaiswal's resistance was eventually broken after a lengthy DRS process. Jaiswal's 84 was one of the few bright spots for India, but it was not enough to prevent the collapse of the Indian innings.
The match was played in front of a record-breaking crowd, with almost 75,000 spectators attending on the final day, contributing to the largest aggregate attendance for any cricket match in Australia.
Top Performers:
- Mitchell Starc: Despite injury, played a crucial role in the Australian bowling attack.
- Pat Cummins: Took key wickets and led the team to victory.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: Scored 84 for India.
- Jasprit Bumrah: Took his 30th wicket of the series and completed his third five-wicket haul.
Scores and Results:
- Australia won the fourth Test by 184 runs.
- Series stands at 2-1 in favor of Australia.
The final Test of the series will begin in Sydney on Friday, with Australia needing only a draw to regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
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