By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE (Reuters) -A Marnus Labuschagne half-century and stubborn tail-end batting drove Australia to a 333-run lead at the end of day four in the fourth test in Melbourne on Sunday, leaving India facing a record chase to steal victory.

Jasprit Bumrah left the hosts in a daze with a dream spell but the courageous Australian lower order steered the side to a commanding 333-run lead on Sunday, setting up the Boxing Day Test for an intriguing last-day finish.

Check the score and updates from Day 4 of the India vs Australia 4th Test being played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Pace dynamo Jasprit Bumrah blitzed Australia's middle order in a thrilling three-wicket burst on Sunday to turn the fourth test on its head and give India some hope of pulling off an unlikely victory.

Play will begin at 4:30am IST, instead of 5am IST as was the case on the first three days of the fourth India vs Australia Test. Let's take a look at the weather forecast for Day 4 in Melbourne

Steve Smith’s stylish century powered Australia to a strong position against India at lunch on the second day of the fourth test of the five-match series.

As the stage is set for an epic climax to the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia, former Aussie all-rounder Steve O'Keefe opined that India will not be looking for a draw.

Australia claimed a lead of 105 runs on the first innings and stretched its advantage to 158 at lunch on day four of the fourth cricket test against India.

India's bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah, have put the team in a strong position against Australia in the Boxing Day Test. Australia is struggling at 135 for 6 at tea, with Bumrah taking 4 wickets and reaching 200 Test wickets.