IND vs AUS: Most runs, most wickets after 4th test, Melbourne, BGT 2024-25

Australia won the fourth IND vs AUS test in Melbourne by 184 runs.

Another unforgettable chapter was added to the history of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) with Australia’s remarkable 184-run win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The hosts now head to Sydney for the final test of the series with a lead of 2-1.

Opting to bat first, Australia displayed great discipline to post 474 runs. Steve Smith top scored for the hosts with sensational 140-run knock. Nitish Kumar Reddy led India‘s reply, scoring his maiden test ton to propel the visitors to 369.

Australia’s second-innings batting was a story of two halves—a top-order collapse followed by a late fightback from Marnus Labuschagne, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, and Scott Boland. The hosts amassed 234 runs to set India a target of 340 runs.

During the chase, India faced an early collapse, reaching lunch at 33/3. Jaiswal and Pant led resistance for the visitors, combining for 88 runs for the fourth wicket, but Pant’s rash dismissal against part-timer Travis Head triggered another collapse. India were eventually bowled out for 155 in the final hour, losing the game by 184 runs.

IND vs AUS 2024: Most Runs

Despite back to back failures in both innings, Travis Head leads the runs chart with 410 runs. Following him on this list is star Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal with 359 runs in the series. Jaiswal top scored for India with 166 runs in the MCG test.

Nitish Kumar Reddy’s maiden ton has propelled him to the third spot with 294 runs in the series, while Steve Smith and KL Rahul follow him next with 277 and 259 runs respectively.

Highest run-scorers in the IND vs AUS test series, BGT 2024-25:

1. Travis Head (AUS) – 410 runs

2. Yashasvi Jaiswal (IND) – 359 runs

3. Nitish Kumar Reddy (IND) – 294 runs

4. Steve Smith (AUS) – 277 runs

5. KL Rahul (IND) – 259 runs

IND vs AUS: Most Wickets

Star Indian speedster, Jasprit Bumrah tops the wicket-takers leaderboard with 30 wickets, thanks to his brilliant five-wicket haul in the second innings of the MCG test. Following him on this list in the second position is Australian captain Pat Cummins with 20 wickets in the series.

Bumrah’s partner Mohammed Siraj occupies the third spot with 16 wickets in the series while Mitchell Starc has dropped to fourth place with 15 wickets after an injury-affected game. Scott Boland rounds off the list with 11 wickets.

Highest wicket-takers in the IND vs AUS test series, BGT 2024-25:

1. Jasprit Bumrah (IND) – 30 wickets

2. Pat Cummins (AUS) – 20 wickets

3. Mohammed Siraj (IND) – 16 wickets

4. Mitchell Starc (AUS) – 15 wickets

5. Scott Boland (AUS) – 11 wickets

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