Melbourne, Dec 27 (NationPress) Nathan Lyon amusingly labeled Yashasvi Jaiswal's run-out as one of the best barbecues following the mix-up that initiated a late collapse for India on Day 2 of the fourth Test at the MCG. This incident, which transformed a robust Indian response into a vulnerable situation, could turn out to be the key moment of the match.

India was in a strong position at 153/2, with Jaiswal and Kohli forming a partnership of 102 runs before chaos ensued. In the 43rd over, Jaiswal hit a delivery from Scott Boland towards Pat Cummins at mid-on and instinctively called for a quick single.

However, Kohli did not move from the non-striker’s end, leaving Jaiswal caught in the middle of the pitch. Cummins quickly fielded the ball and threw it to Alex Carey, who executed the run-out. This dismissal brought Jaiswal's impressive innings of 82 to an end and triggered a collapse, with India losing three wickets for just six runs in the last 30 minutes of play, concluding the day at 164/5, still trailing Australia’s formidable first-innings total of 474 by 310 runs.

Speaking to ABC, Nathan Lyon shared both amusement and disbelief regarding the incident. “It was probably one of the best barbecues I’ve seen,” Lyon said. “It came out of the blue. They were doing it pretty easy out there. I know pressure does funny things, and we were able to build that little bit of pressure – that's what it felt like anyway. Silly run-outs are coach killers, aren’t they?”

Jaiswal seemed to indicate that the single was his decision, while Kohli suggested he never thought the run was feasible. As the senior partner, Kohli made no attempt to risk his wicket for Jaiswal, who had been the leading scorer in their partnership.

The confusion left Jaiswal visibly frustrated as he exited the field, gesturing towards Kohli in disbelief.

Compounding Kohli’s situation, he edged a wide delivery from Boland to wicketkeeper Alex Carey for 36 just seven balls later, worsening India’s plight. Australia’s relentless strategy of coaxing Kohli to play at deliveries outside the off stump proved successful, but not before the run-out of Jaiswal seemingly shifted the match's momentum.

Lyon credited the run-out and the subsequent collapse for shifting the game's balance firmly in Australia’s favor. “Those last few overs were huge for us,” Lyon added. “Breaking that partnership was key, and then to get Virat out soon after – it felt like the momentum was back with us.”

Scott Boland, performing in front of his home crowd, played a crucial role in Australia's success during the last hour, claiming both Kohli and nightwatchman Akash Deep to end the day with figures of 2 for 24.