India struggled at 164/5 on day two of the fourth Test against Australia at Melbourne. Jaiswal's run-out and Kohli's exit triggered a collapse. Australia, led by Cummins and Boland, dominated with a 310-run lead. Rohit Sharma's early dismissal added to India's woes. Steve Smith's 140 and Cummins' 49 pushed Australia to 474.
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