The result was never in doubt after the Indian top order's tame capitulation for the second time at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, but what the Aussies had not reckoned for was the dogged resistance from Harbhajan Singh (42) and Irfan Pathan (55). The duo'
Weighed down by the target of 457 on a wearing track, the hosts find themselves at an embarrassing 105-6, still trailing by 351 runs with just four wickets in hand and possibly on the brink of one of their biggest Test defeats.
After conceding a 228-run first innings lead, the Indians hit back to reduce Australia to 127 for four in their second essay but the visitors tighten the noose with a massive overall lead of 355.
After the batting exploits of Clarke (151) and Gilchrist (104) power the world champions to 474, the seamers carry on the good work as McGrath (3-37) and Kasprowicz (2-23) rip through the famed Indian line-up to leave the hosts tottering at 150-6, st
Extricating their side from a precarious 149-4, Simon Katich (81) and debutant Michael Clarke (76 not out) combine nimble footwork with bold attitude to blunt the Indian spin attack and place the visitors comfortably at 316-5. The duo stitch together
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