Australia's victory in the Melbourne Test was marked by controversy over Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal, which was hotly debated. He scored 84 runs, and his dismissal sparked discussions after the third umpire ruled it in favour of the bowler. The decision left India staring at a defeat, with the scorecard reading 140 for 7 as the visitors chased a 340-run target.
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