Australia vs India 4th Test 2024-25 Highlights
Watch Australia vs India 4th Test 2024-25 Highlights : Australia showcased their dominance at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with a resounding 184-run victory over India in the 4th Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This win gave the hosts a 2-1 series lead in the five-match Test series.
Match Summary
Australia 1st Innings:
Australia posted a formidable total of 474 all-out in 122.4 overs.
- Steve Smith: A majestic 140 off 197 balls (13 fours, 3 sixes) marked his 11th century against India, a record for any batsman.
- Marnus Labuschagne: A steady 72 off 145 balls.
- Debutant Sam Konstas: A sensational debut with 60 off 65 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes).
- Usman Khawaja: A patient 57 off 121 balls.
India’s Best Bowlers:
- Jasprit Bumrah: 4/99 in 28.4 overs, including nine maidens.
- Ravindra Jadeja: 3/86 in 27 overs.
India 1st Innings:
India replied with 369 all-out in 119.3 overs.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy: A brilliant, unbeaten 114 off 189 balls (11 fours, 1 six), his maiden Test century.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: A fighting 82 off 118 balls (11 fours, 1 six).
- Washington Sundar: A gritty 50 off 162 balls.
Australia’s Best Bowlers:
- Scott Boland: 3/76 in 29 overs.
- Pat Cummins: 3/81 in 26 overs.
- Nathan Lyon: 3/108 in 32 overs.
Australia 2nd Innings:
Australia declared at 234 all-out in 83.4 overs, setting India a target of 340.
- Marnus Labuschagne: Another vital contribution with 70 off 139 balls.
- Nathan Lyon: A quick 41 off 54 balls.
India’s Best Bowlers:
- Jasprit Bumrah: A stunning 5/57 in 24.4 overs, marking his 13th five-wicket haul.
- Mohammed Siraj: 3/62 in 21 overs.
India 2nd Innings:
Chasing 340, India collapsed to 155 all-out in 79.1 overs.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: A valiant 84 off 208 balls (8 fours).
- Rishabh Pant: A determined 30 off 104 balls.
Australia’s Best Bowlers:
- Pat Cummins: 3/28 in 18 overs, with five maidens.
- Scott Boland: 3/39 in 16 overs, with seven maidens.
- Nathan Lyon: 2/48 in 22 overs.
Key Stats & Records
- Steve Smith’s Milestones:
- His 34th Test century equaled legends like Sunil Gavaskar and Brian Lara.
- Surpassed Joe Root’s 10 centuries against India to become the top centurion against the team with 11 centuries.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy’s Historic Ton:
- Third-youngest Indian to score a century in Australia.
- The highest score by a No.8 batsman at the MCG (114*).
- Sam Konstas’ Debut Heroics:
- The youngest Australian debut opener in Tests.
- His 52-ball fifty was the third-fastest by an Australian debutant.
Player of the Match:
Pat Cummins
- Scored 90 runs across both innings.
- Took 6 wickets, leading Australia’s bowling attack with precision.
Australia’s all-round dominance and the brilliance of their key players overshadowed India’s moments of resistance, setting up an exciting finale to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
