Australia have taken seven wickets in the final session to defeat India by 184 runs in one of the all-time great Test matches at the MCG. In front of a record overall attendance for a Test crowd in Australia, India looked set to hold on for a draw with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant helping the tourists reach 3-112 at tea. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Jaiswal given out after controversial DRS review.
Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today But the match turned on its head with Travis Head getting the crucial scalp of Pant before wickets continued to tumble during the chaotic finish. Veteran spinner Nathan Lyon (2-39) took the final wicket with 39 minutes left and 12 overs remaining to seal an extraordinary win. Australia just need to avoid defeat in the fifth Test to win back the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
There were a couple of controversial DRS decisions that went Australia’s way to help seal the incredible victory. With India six down, Jaiswal was still at the crease and loomed as India’s only hope of salvaging something from the thrilling match. However, he was sent packing in controversial fashion.
Pat Cummins, who was awarded player of the match for his six wickets and 90 runs, got the breakthrough with Jaiswal appearing to edge one through to Alex Carey. But umpire Joel Wilson was unmoved despite the big appeals from the Aussies. Cummins didn’t hesitate in calling for a review and replays showed what looked like an obvious deviation.
However, things took a str.
