Jasprit Bumrah's 4-56 and a milestone 200th Test wicket gave India hope on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test, but Australia's lower-order resistance, led by Marnus Labuschagne and Pat Cummins, held firm. Despite the missed catches by Yashasvi Jaiswal, Australia reached 228/9 at stumps, leading by 333 runs, setting up a thrilling final day.
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