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.

Steve Smith shared a 112-run partnership with Pat Cummins on his way to 140 off 197 deliveries as Australia took control on day two of their fourth test against India, for whom Jasprit Bumrah claimed four wickets.

Catch the score and updates from Day 2 of the India vs Australia 4th Test being played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Steve Smith continues his revival in form with a magnificent century to put Australia on top against India on day two of the fourth Test in Melbourne.

Australia's fiery pace attack destroyed India's top order on Friday to put them in the driving seat of the fourth Test after they set a daunting first innings target on the back of Steve Smith's 34th Test century.

The Indian squad slipped to 51 for 2 on the second day of the fourth Test against Australia, on December 27 in Melbourne. The downfall of Rohit Sharma’s team came after Australia rode on Steve Smith’s 34th hundred to post a challenging first innings score of 474.