Steve Smith marked his return to form with a spectacular century as Australia took control against India in the fourth Test in Melbourne. Scoring 140 runs, Smith’s performance helped Australia post 474 in their first innings. His century included a vital partnership with captain Pat Cummins, who contributed 49 runs. In response, India struggled, ending day two at 164-5, still trailing by 310 runs. This match is crucial as the ongoing series is tied at 1-1.