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.

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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.

India has a new batting hero after 21-year-old Nitish Kumar Reddy showed the poise of a veteran to score his maiden century, leading his team’s comeback against Australia on day three of the fourth test.

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.

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.