As tension intensified at the MCG, Australia's middle order failed again, India's young Jaiswal dropped three catches and Pat Cummins wanted the third umpire to review a decision made by the third umpire.

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.