On Day 5 of the 4th Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, India was bowled out for 155, handing Australia a crucial victory and a 2-1 lead in the 5-match series. Yashasvi Jaiswal was the lone fighter for India, scoring 84 runs before a controversial dismissal ended his innings, marking the second time in the match he fell short of a century.

India’s downfall started when wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was caught while attempting a pull shot. Senior players like Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Virat Kohli failed to make significant contributions, leaving the middle order vulnerable. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja also failed to make an impact after Pant’s dismissal.

Australia’s Nathan Lyon was the standout bowler with four wickets, supported by pacers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Scott Boland, who all contributed to India’s collapse. This defeat gives Australia the advantage as they lead the series 2-1.