The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia ended with a controversial decision when Yashasvi Jaiswal was given out caught behind by the third umpire during the closing stages on the final day, despite no deviation on the 'Snickometer.' This left India on the brink of defeat as they eventually collapsed to 155 all out, losing the match by 284 runs.
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