India lost the fourth Test in Melbourne by 184 runs. On the last day of the match, Australia won this victory and avoided the danger of losing the series. India got a target of 340 runs on the fifth day, but neither the team could achieve this target nor the match could be drawn. Rishabh Pant played an important role in this defeat, and the old enemy of Indian cricket once again became the reason for Team India’s defeat.
Last day of the match
Australia were all out for 234 on the fifth day, giving India a difficult target of 340 runs on the basis of first innings lead. Team India had to play in an aggressive baseball style to win, but captain Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal adopted a strategy to draw the match. India got off to a poor start, losing their first wicket at the score of 25 runs in the 17th over. Soon KL Rahul and Virat Kohli were also dismissed, and India lost 3 wickets for 33 runs.
Back to the second session
India made a strong comeback in the second innings. No wickets fell in the entire session. Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal added 88 runs for the second wicket. It seemed that Australia was also ready for a draw. But as soon as the third session started, the story changed.
Turning point
In the third session, it was expected that Pat Cummins or Mitchell Starc would bowl, but the responsibility of bowling was given to Travis Head. India need 228 runs in 38 overs. The Kangaroo captain had set the field for a draw, but Rishabh Pant, who was playing at a turtle’s pace, suddenly tried to play a big shot and was caught on the boundary. Travis Head had a unique celebration after dismissing him.
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As Pant got out, wickets started to fall in the Indian team. The batsmen went back to the pavilion one after the other. Meanwhile, controversy erupted over Yashasvi Jaiswal’s wicket. While some believed that he was not out, the third umpire ruled him out despite the snicko meter showing no movement. The decision was taken due to a change in the direction of the ball from near Yashasvi’s gloves. Soon the entire team was all out, losing by 184 runs. With this victory, India also sealed the series against Australia.
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