Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland's resilient 50-run partnership for the final wicket frustrated India, extending Australia's lead to over 300 runs on day four of the Boxing Day Test. Their defiance marked only the second instance of a 10th-wicket pair batting for over 50 balls in both innings in Test history, turning the tide at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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