Ajinkya Rahane led his troops hoping to wrap up the contest on the penultimate day of the 2nd Test. (AFP Photo)
2/10
Green Fights
Cameron Green (45) fought alongside the Australian tail to delay the inevitable. (AFP Photo)
3/10
Resistance Ends
Jasprit Bumrah ended the resistance with a snorter that got rid of Pat Cummins on 22 off 103. (AFP Photo)
4/10
Siraj Stars
From thereon, it was just a matter of time before Australia folded. Mohammed Siraj took his third wicket of the innings when he dismissed Green. (AFP Photo)
5/10
India Chasing 70
With the dismissal of Mitchell Starc, Australia were bowled out for 200 in their second innings, setting India 70 to win. (AFP Photo)
6/10
Early Jolts
India's chase started on a rough note as they lost opener Mayank Agarwal and No. 3 Cheteshwar Pujara inside six overs. (AFP Photo)
7/10
Fluent Gill
However, Shubman Gill ensured there was no drama as his fluent 35 off 36 put India on course. (AFP Photo)
8/10
India Bounce Back
Rahane hit the winning run as India chased down 70 in 15.5 overs to win the Test by eight wickets and draw level at 1-1 in the four-match series. (AFP Photo)
9/10
Player of The Match
Rahane became the inaugural winner of the Mullagh Medal which is given to the player of the match in Boxing Day Test. (AFP Photo)
10/10
Lots to Ponder
After a comeback win in Adelaide, Australia were outclassed in Melbourne and will have to review their performance, especially the manner in which their batting collapsed ahead of the third Test. (AFP Photo)
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