India vs Australia, BGT 2024 4th Test Match Live Cricket Score and Updates: India faced a tough outing on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test against Australia in Melbourne, ending the day at 164/5, trailing by a massive 310 runs. The Indian innings suffered a major blow in the final session with three quick wickets, undoing the efforts of a strong third-wicket partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli.

Jaiswal, who looked set for a big score, was run out on 82 after a mix-up with Kohli. The partnership of 102 runs that had briefly steadied India’s innings came to a sudden end, leaving India reeling. Just a few deliveries later, Kohli fell for 36, nicking a delivery from Scott Boland, who bowled a fiery spell. Boland continued to trouble the Indian batters, dismissing night watchman Akash Deep for a duck.

Australia’s dominant position was built on their impressive first-innings total of 474, powered by Steve Smith’s 34th Test century. Jasprit Bumrah was the standout bowler for India, claiming four wickets, but the visitors now face an uphill task to save the match as they head into Day 3 with their backs against the wall. India will need a miraculous effort from their lower-order batters to bridge the deficit and keep their hopes alive in this crucial Test match.