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A tricky batting outlook for the final day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India in Melbourne

A tricky batting outlook for the final day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India in Melbourne

30 December 2024

An unbeaten 55-run 10th-wicket stand between Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland has pushed the hosts' lead to 333, ensuring the visitors face a record run-chase at the venue to win.

Australia are 228 for nine with Lyon 41 and Boland 10.

Marnus Labuschagne top-scored with 70 - he's assessed what's coming for the Indian order.

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