XtraTime Web Desk: After having a superb day with the ball, India seemed to be a bit disappointed in the end, as Pat Cummins again stood as the only considerable obstacle in India’s push for a 2-1 lead before the Sydney Test, like he has been doing throughout the series so far. Australia showed more grit this time in their second innings, but India’s bowling was still too much to handle on the day. No team has chased more than 332 at the MCG, and in the absence of any of the forecasted rain during playing hours, the 399 India set was too steep for Australia to do more than delay what still looks a grim defeat. They need 141 to win as India look to eliminate a series loss and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
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