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India Vs Australia, 3rd Test: Bumrah, Pujara help India claim an emphatic win - As it happened

Pat Cummins stands between India and victory and the visitors would be looking to get rid of him as quickly as possible on the fifth and final day of the third Test match against Australia.

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India Vs Australia, 3rd Test: Bumrah, Pujara help India claim an emphatic win - As it happened
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Melbourne, Dec 30: It took India 4.3 overs to wind up the Australian innings on the fifth and final day before rain washed out the opening session as the visitors won the third Test by a comfortable margin of 137 runs to go 2-1 up in the four-Test series here on Sunday (December 30).

Jasprit Bumrah (9-68) became first Indian bowler to claim a nine-for in a Test on Australian soil when he brought an end to Pat Cummins' gritty knock for 63. Ishant Sharma then got the final wicket of the Australian innings to dismiss Nathan Lyon as India registered their first-ever win in a Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

With this win, Team India have also retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the result at Sydney Test, starting January 3, will not affect them. Bumrah was awarded the Man of the Match for his career-best efforts in the match as he completed 20 wickets, most from either side, in this series and there is still one match to go.

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India were made to wait to script history as rain washed away the first session forcing the match officials to call for an early lunch. When the match started at 7:25 AM (IST), Team India didn't have to wait long for their 150th Test win. Ishant Sharma got the final wicket by dismissing Nathan Lyon, as the entire team and the 13000-plus crowd, mostly Indian supporters, broke into celebration.

Day 4: HighlightsDay 4: Highlights

With this win, Kohli - who got India's captaincy in the previous tour of 2014 - has now equalled the record of Sourav Ganguly with 11 overseas wins.

The two teams will now head for Sydney where they'll lock horns in the fourth and final Test, starting January 3. When asked about India's approach in the final game their charismatic captain said

As it happened on Day 5:

Dec 30, 2018, 8:31 am IST

Kohli addresses media persons!

Dec 30, 2018, 8:16 am IST

Jasprit Bumrah, Man of the Match: It is a great feeling. I always wanted to play Test cricket. I am really happy to contribute to the team's success. I always focus on consistency. My aim is to always focus on inconsistency, We train very hard and we are used to bowling a lot of overs in Ranji Cricket so the body is doing well. It was always a dream to play Test cricket. I started learning slowly, hopefully, the start has been good. I hope it will keep getting better.

Dec 30, 2018, 8:16 am IST

Winning captain, Virat Kohli: We are not gonna stop here. This will give us more confidence and we play more positively in Sydney. We want to win the last Test match as well if an opportunity comes our way. We don't want to be complacent. It's a good thing that I don't read any comment. We were pretty clear that we will bat third on this pitch as the pitch was only getting worse. Jasprit has been brilliant for us, The three seamers have broken a record for the highest number of wickets in a calendar year. Jasprit was unlucky not get wickets in Perth. Team management calmed him down and he won us the test match. Agarwal was amazing. His composure was outstanding. Pujara was outstanding too. It is all about taking pride in your roles which are given. We have to play good cricket to be in the position right now. We have never been in this position and now is the time to express even more.

Dec 30, 2018, 8:15 am IST

Losing Captain, Tim Paine: It's a bit disappointing. With an inexperienced batting line-up, you are bound to have an innings as we did in the first innings. The guys are working really hard and we have a huge challenge ahead of us in Sydney. The conditions will be different in Sydney. The pitch was very good. After watching the wicket for 2 days, I knew pitch will crumble. Pat (Cummins) has been superb all series. We all know what quality he has. He has been fantastic for us. We want more guys to perform like him. It's been an interesting year, a difficult year. In the next few months, some world class players will be available. We have to work really hard to win the new year Test.

Dec 30, 2018, 8:13 am IST

The winning moments!

Dec 30, 2018, 8:11 am IST

Most Test wickets in a debut calendar year: 54 T Alderman (1981) 49 C Ambrose (1988) 48 J BUMRAH (2018) 46 S Finn (2010) 44 R Tattersall (1951) 43 Ted McDonald (1921)

Dec 30, 2018, 8:06 am IST

India claim their 150th Test win.

Dec 30, 2018, 8:04 am IST

Kohli equals Sourav Ganguly's record! Should have been broken in England but it's never too late.

Dec 30, 2018, 8:03 am IST

Top stuff from the Indian pacers in 2018!

Dec 30, 2018, 8:02 am IST

Gold Standard Bumrah gets some praise!

Dec 30, 2018, 8:01 am IST

The co-captains doing the customary handshakes.

Dec 30, 2018, 7:59 am IST

A record for King Kohli to cherish as Team India end the year 2018 with a memorable win.

Dec 30, 2018, 7:53 am IST

Wicket! Team India win it by 137 runs. Ishant Sharma gets the final wicket of Nathan Lyon as India bundle Australia out for 261 in their second innings. India go 2-1 up in the series.

Dec 30, 2018, 7:44 am IST

Wicket! Jasprit Bumrah is the man who gives India the much-needed breakthrough. Pat Cummins edges the paceman and gets caught at first slip for 63. Australia - 261/9. India one shy of a historic win.

Dec 30, 2018, 7:38 am IST

Bumrah starts with a maiden over!

Dec 30, 2018, 7:24 am IST

Play starts! The teams are out into the middle. Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon are resuming innings. Ishant starts with the ball.

Dec 30, 2018, 7:10 am IST

Covers are off!

Dec 30, 2018, 6:51 am IST

Play to start at 7:25 AM (IST) if the rain doesn't return.

Dec 30, 2018, 6:47 am IST

71 overs could be bowled in Day 5! India would need less than 10 overs to wrap this up.

Dec 30, 2018, 6:35 am IST

An early lunch has been taken at MCG as it continues to pour.

Dec 30, 2018, 6:18 am IST

Adam Gilchrist says Indians must be feeling comfortable watching the weather radar.

Dec 30, 2018, 5:58 am IST

More rain at MCG!

Dec 30, 2018, 5:33 am IST

In the meantime, Nathan Lyon - the overnight batsman - is giving some catching practice to co-captain Archie.

Dec 30, 2018, 5:29 am IST

It's pouring in Melbourne now!

Dec 30, 2018, 5:23 am IST

Good news! Play to start at 11 AM (local time)/5:30 AM (IST) if there is no rain further.

Dec 30, 2018, 5:06 am IST

Something for the Indian fans to cheer.

Dec 30, 2018, 4:57 am IST

It's raining n Melbourne and we are going to have a delayed start on Day 5. From an Australian perspective, it will be good if it continues to be the same. Indian fans must be hoping for the skies to clear.

Dec 30, 2018, 4:55 am IST

Can India finish it like NZ did at Christchurch?

Story first published: Sunday, December 30, 2018, 9:20 [IST]
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