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India vs Australia: India beat Australia by 137 runs, retain Border-Gavaskar trophy

Updated On Dec 30, 2018 12:28 PM IST

A clinical and "obsessed" India mopped up Australia's tail to win the third Test in Melbourne on Sunday by 137 runs and take an unassailable 2-1 lead into the final clash at Sydney. The home team resumed at 258 for eight after the morning session was wiped out by rain in their unlikely quest to hunt down a huge 399, which would have been a record fourth-innings chase at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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India's players celebrate after winning the third test match between Australia and India at the MCG in Melbourne. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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India's players celebrate after winning the third test match between Australia and India at the MCG in Melbourne. (REUTERS)

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Melbourne cricket ground curating staff place pegs into the rain covers as the start of play is delayed during day five of the third cricket test between India and Australia in Melbourne. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Melbourne cricket ground curating staff place pegs into the rain covers as the start of play is delayed during day five of the third cricket test between India and Australia in Melbourne. (AP)

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India's Cheteshwar Pujara catches out Australia's Pat Cummins during play on day five of the third cricket test between India and Australia in Melbourne. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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India's Cheteshwar Pujara catches out Australia's Pat Cummins during play on day five of the third cricket test between India and Australia in Melbourne. (AP)

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India's Virat Kohli, left, reacts after getting the wicket of Australia's Pat Cummins during play on day five of the third cricket test between India and Australia in Melbourne. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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India's Virat Kohli, left, reacts after getting the wicket of Australia's Pat Cummins during play on day five of the third cricket test between India and Australia in Melbourne. (AP)

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Indian team members celebrate after beating Australia on day five of the third cricket test between India and Australia in Melbourne. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Indian team members celebrate after beating Australia on day five of the third cricket test between India and Australia in Melbourne. (AP)

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Indian team members walk off the field after beating Australia on day five of the third cricket test between India and Australia in Melbourne. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Indian team members walk off the field after beating Australia on day five of the third cricket test between India and Australia in Melbourne. (AP)

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India's captain Virat Kohli, center, congratulates his teammates after India defeated Australia on day five of the third cricket test between India and Australia in Melbourne. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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India's captain Virat Kohli, center, congratulates his teammates after India defeated Australia on day five of the third cricket test between India and Australia in Melbourne. (AP)

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Indian cricket team supporters cheer and wave flags after India defeated Australia on day five of the third cricket test between India and Australia in Melbourne. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Indian cricket team supporters cheer and wave flags after India defeated Australia on day five of the third cricket test between India and Australia in Melbourne. (AP)

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Team India celebrated their win in the dressing room. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Team India celebrated their win in the dressing room. (BCCI)

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Man of the match Jasprit Bumrah poses in front of the honours board. (Twitter (@JaspritBumrha93)) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Man of the match Jasprit Bumrah poses in front of the honours board. (Twitter (@JaspritBumrha93))

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