Australia claimed a thrilling victory over India in the third Test at the MCG, securing a 184-run win to take a 2-1 lead in the Border-Gavaskar series. In front of a record Test crowd of 373,691, the hosts delivered a remarkable final-session performance, taking seven wickets to seal the match.
India’s opener, Yashasvi Jaiswal, showcased resilience with a determined 84 off 208 balls before being dismissed by Pat Cummins in a pivotal moment. Nathan Lyon, despite earlier struggles in the series, claimed the final wicket with just 12 overs remaining, finishing with figures of 2 for 39. Cummins (3 for 28), Scott Boland (3 for 39), and contributions from Travis Head (1 for 14) sparked a dramatic collapse as India lost 7 for 43 after tea.
Australia now stands one win or a draw away from reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time since 2014-15. However, India could retain the trophy with a win in the series decider at the SCG, which begins Friday, marking the first time since 2003-04 that an Australian Test series finale will determine the outcome of a trophy.
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