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Team India Falls in Melbourne: Australia Wins by 184 Runs, WTC Final Hopes Fade for India

In the fourth Test in Melbourne, Australia defeated India by 184 runs, leaving India’s WTC final hopes in jeopardy. Despite Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 84, India was bowled out for 155. Australia’s bowlers, led by Pat Cummins and Scott Boland, dominated the innings to clinch the win.
 
Team India Falls in Melbourne: Australia Wins by 184 Runs, WTC Final Hopes Fade for India

Australia won the fourth Test of the Boxing Day series in Melbourne against India by 184 runs. With this win, the home side has managed to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match Test series, thereby making India's chances to reach the WTC final even more challenging.

Match Summary

India faced a formidable target of 340 runs on the fifth day, but were bowled out for only 155 runs. The highest individual score of India was scored by Yashasvi Jaiswal who made a fighting 84 runs. Pat Cummins and Scott Boland took three wickets each for Australia while Nathan Lyon dismissed two.

Australia's dominant performance has left India on the back foot, as they now face an uphill task to keep their WTC final hopes alive. The fifth and final Test will be crucial for Team India to bounce back and level the series.

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