Melbourne, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 30th Dec, 2024) ripped out seven wickets in the final session of a dramatic fourth Test in on Monday to win a thriller by 184 runs and go 2-1 up in the five-match series. crumbled to 155 out with just 12.5 overs left in the match and will need to win the final Test starting in on Friday to level the series and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
"What an amazing Test match," said captain Pat Cummins, who was named player of the match for his six wickets and 90 runs in a pulsating contest played out in front of record crowds at the Ground. "I reckon that's one of the I've been part of. I mean, week, the crowd's been ridiculous and the 's been just as good.
" Set an unlikely 340 to win, looked well placed to salvage a draw when opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and batted through the second session in unflustered fashion to take their side to 112-3 at tea. - 'Get the done' - But Pant perished trying to slog part-time spinner for six to spark a collapse as 's last seven wickets fell for 34 runs 20.3 overs.
Top-scorer Jaiswal was out for 84 to Cummins, who took 3-28 in the innings, and Nathan ended the contest when he trapped Mohammed Siraj lbw to spark wild scenes of celebration among the home team. Pace bowler Starc said never lost faith they could force victory in the last session. "There were a few patches through the day with the wicket not doing a whole lot, but we managed to find a way," Starc said.
"I think that's just a feature of .
