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’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.

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 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.

Sam Konstas, 19, hits 60 from 65 on Test debut Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne both hit half-centuries Smith unbeaten on 68 but late wickets drag India back into contention Fourth Test, day one,

India trails by 310 runs after day two of the fourth Test against Australia. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli's partnership was the highlight, but key wickets have left India struggling.

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,