Australia and India began the fourth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with Australia winning the toss and opting to bat first. At the close of play on the first day,

Hosts Australia failed to slam the door shut on India while Jasprit Bumrah’s late spell kept the the door slightly ajar for the visitors at the MCG

Both India and Australia are entering the Boxing Day Test with high stakes at the MCG. Victory for India would mean retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and keeping their World Test Championship hopes alive.