Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah gave something for the Indian fans to cheer on the fourth day as their 10-wicket stand got the side to avoid a follow on. Getting Australia to bat one more time would eat into the time on Day 5 and help India get out with a draw, and have the series level at 1-1 in Melbourne.
For Australia, a win would still not be entirely out of the picture. A lead worth 180-odd and another 100 runs on that would allow it a shot at bowling India out in around 60 overs.
