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.

The last time India played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, it chased down 70 runs and beat Australia by eight wickets.

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.

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's premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah achieved the big milestone during the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

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.

Destructive Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah scythed through Australia's middle order Sunday, leaving the hosts 135-6 in their second innings, a lead of 240 runs in the fourth Test. Australia remain in the stronger position at the Melbourne Cricket Ground after leading by 105 runs on the first innings,

Melbourne: The second day of the fourth Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground saw the hosts tighten their grip on the match. India's batting woes continued as they lost wickets at regular intervals,