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4th Test: Smith’s Unbeaten 139 Takes Australia To 454/7 At Lunch
Boxing Day Test: Senior batter Steven Smith slammed an unbeaten 139 - his 34th Test century, as Australia continued their total domination in the Boxing Day Test after reaching 454/7 in 113 overs at lunch on day two at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.
When day two began, many sensed it was an opportunity for India to make inroads into the Australian innings under overcast Melbourne skies. But the hosts’ had other ideas, taking 141 runs off 27 overs in the session, with Smith taking the attack to Indian bowlers.
Resuming from 68 not out, Smith was batting in his usual style – hooking, driving and slicing with ease to hit his 11th Test century against India, laced with 13 fours and three sixes. It’s also Smith’s fifth ton at the MCG, and second three-figure score coming in as many matches against India in this series.
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