The Victoria capital will be home for both teams over the next five days as they go in search of a win at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).The iconic stadium plays host in the customary 'Boxing Day' Test as Australia play India in the penultimate Test of the five-match series.

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.

Australia opted not to declare against India, despite taking a 300+ run lead on Day 4 of the Test match. Here's why Australia were smart to make that call.