Australia's Dominance as Smith Shines with a Century

Australia posted a strong total of 474 in their first innings of the fourth Test, with Steve Smith scoring a remarkable century. India were at 51/2 at tea, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and K L Rahul starting strong but losing Rohit Sharma early. Pat Cummins took two crucial wickets.

Australia asserted their dominance on day two of the fourth Test against India, finishing their innings at 474, thanks to a stellar century by Steve Smith. Smith's 34th Test hundred was supported by a crucial 144-run stand with skipper Pat Cummins.

In response, India found themselves at 51 for two at tea. Captain Rohit Sharma fell cheaply, tallying just three runs, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and K L Rahul aimed to steady the ship until Rahul's dismissal by Pat Cummins at the brink of the tea break.

India's bowlers put in a shift, with Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja claiming a combined seven wickets, but Australia's commanding total leaves India with work to do in the ongoing Test.

(With inputs from agencies.)