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India vs Australia Test: Rohit Sharma Century Powers India to 480 in First Innings

A majestic 143 from Rohit Sharma anchors India to a commanding first-innings total in the Melbourne Test. Bumrah's five-wicket haul wraps up Australia cheaply.

Suresh Reddy

July 02, 2026

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Melbourne: Captain Rohit Sharma silenced the MCG crowd with a sublime century, steering India to 480 all out in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

Rohit contributed 143 runs off 198 balls, sharing a crucial 162-run partnership with Virat Kohli (87). India set Australia a daunting 350-run fourth-innings target.

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Jasprit Bumrah claimed five wickets and Mohammed Shami three as Australia were bowled out for 210, handing India a 139-run victory on day five.

The win puts India 2-1 ahead in the five-match series. India now need to avoid defeat in the remaining two Tests to retain the coveted trophy.

Head coach Gautam Gambhir praised the team's fighting spirit, saying the MCG win was the series turning point after India's defeat in the second Test.

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