A mini-collapse sparked by a run-out helped Australia stay on top as India reached 164-5 at stumps Friday on the second day of the fourth test of the five-match series. Australia resumed Friday morning at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 311-6 and scored 474,

Steve Smith shared a 112-run partnership with Pat Cummins on his way to 140 off 197 deliveries as Australia took control on day two of their fourth test against India, for whom Jasprit Bumrah claimed four wickets.

Steve Smith’s heroics and India’s late batting collapse puts Australia firmly in control of the pivotal fourth Test.

Steve Smith’s stylish century powered Australia to a strong position against India at lunch on the second day of the fourth test of the five-match series.

Rishabh Pant remained unbeaten on six, while Ravindra Jadeja stood on four. Three late wickets in the final half-hour halted India's momentum, which had built to 153-2 earlier in the day. Scott Boland and Pat Cummins took two wickets each.

Steve Smith's magnificent knock of 140 that truly anchored Australia's innings. His performance ensured that the home team would post a formidable total, as Australia reached a massive 474 runs.

The fourth Test of IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne saw an exciting first day. Australia began strongly with the bat, but India made a comeback by taking six wickets before stumps. Day 1's play of IND vs AUS 4th Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) was extended by 30 minutes,