As it happened - India lose 3-6: Australia controlling MCG Test after half hour of power
India suffered a disastrous run-out and Scott Boland took two wickets to leave the tourists in trouble at 5-164 on day two of the fourth Test on Friday, after another Steve Smith century helped Australia post an imposing 474.
- by Scott Spits
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- by Scott Spits
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- by Scott Spits
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