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STUMPS - DAY 3
India 369-5 (97 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Another day which belonged to the batsmen as India scored 369 runs in 97 overs, with a scoring rate of just under the four runs per over mark.
Captain Kohli led India's strong reply with a splendid knock of 115 from 84 balls, while Pujara (73), Rahane (62) and Vijay (53) also hit half-centuries.
Johnson was easily the best bowler for Australia as he managed to generate some extra bounce even on this wicket. He claimed two for 90 in 18 overs while Lyon troubled the Indians a great deal to take two for 103 in 30 overs.
If India can have another couple of good sessions with the bat on Day 4 they could well push past Australia's score and beyond. If India can manage to grab a lead of around 120-150 runs it would certainly make for an exciting contest on the fifth and final day with the pitch expected to offer some spin with some uneven bounce.
India 369-5 (97 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Another day which belonged to the batsmen as India scored 369 runs in 97 overs, with a scoring rate of just under the four runs per over mark.
Captain Kohli led India's strong reply with a splendid knock of 115 from 84 balls, while Pujara (73), Rahane (62) and Vijay (53) also hit half-centuries.
Johnson was easily the best bowler for Australia as he managed to generate some extra bounce even on this wicket. He claimed two for 90 in 18 overs while Lyon troubled the Indians a great deal to take two for 103 in 30 overs.
If India can have another couple of good sessions with the bat on Day 4 they could well push past Australia's score and beyond. If India can manage to grab a lead of around 120-150 runs it would certainly make for an exciting contest on the fifth and final day with the pitch expected to offer some spin with some uneven bounce.
13:06 Captain Kohli's century leads India's strong reply on Day 3
STUMPS - DAY 3
India 369-5 (97 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Saha gets an inside edge off Lyon but it safely before he flicks the last ball which goes past the short leg fielder for a couple to get the right-hander off the mark.
Johnson bowls a few good short deliveries to Saha, who does well to deal with it.
At stumps on Day 3, India are 369 for seven in 97 overs with Rohit unbeaten on 33 from 61 balls and Saha on one. They still Australia's first innings score by 148 runs with five wickets still in hand.
India 369-5 (97 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Saha gets an inside edge off Lyon but it safely before he flicks the last ball which goes past the short leg fielder for a couple to get the right-hander off the mark.
Johnson bowls a few good short deliveries to Saha, who does well to deal with it.
At stumps on Day 3, India are 369 for seven in 97 overs with Rohit unbeaten on 33 from 61 balls and Saha on one. They still Australia's first innings score by 148 runs with five wickets still in hand.
13:01 Kohli falls for 115, India lose 5th wicket
India 367-5 (95 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Rohit plays another sweep shot but it falls short of the fielder inside the circle behind square on the leg side before he gets one from the third ball.
Kohli taps the last ball in the gap through midwicket and wants two but is sent back by Rohit.
The short ball causes the downfall of Kohli. He plays the pull shot but this time he gets a top edge as Harris takes a good catch at deep square leg.
Kohli walks back after a splendid innings of 115 from 184 balls, having hit 12 fours in total to help India make a strong reply.
So out of nowhere Johnson has again produced a wicket, and this time it is the big scalp of Kohli.
Wriddhiman Saha, who last played a Test at this very venue in January 2012, is greeted by a quick bouncer from Johnson. Saha takes his eyes off the ball and looks to sway out of the line but is struck on the gloves. Two balls later he successfully manages to get out of the way of another short ball.
Rohit plays another sweep shot but it falls short of the fielder inside the circle behind square on the leg side before he gets one from the third ball.
Kohli taps the last ball in the gap through midwicket and wants two but is sent back by Rohit.
The short ball causes the downfall of Kohli. He plays the pull shot but this time he gets a top edge as Harris takes a good catch at deep square leg.
Kohli walks back after a splendid innings of 115 from 184 balls, having hit 12 fours in total to help India make a strong reply.
So out of nowhere Johnson has again produced a wicket, and this time it is the big scalp of Kohli.
Wriddhiman Saha, who last played a Test at this very venue in January 2012, is greeted by a quick bouncer from Johnson. Saha takes his eyes off the ball and looks to sway out of the line but is struck on the gloves. Two balls later he successfully manages to get out of the way of another short ball.
12:48
India 365-4 (93 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Rohit offers no shot to one pitched outside the off-stump from Lyon and that is followed by a long appeal but umpire Ian Gould turns it down. Perhaps what saved Rohit was that the impact was way outside the off-stump. He sweeps the next ball to deep square leg for a single.
He attempts another sweep off the last ball but gets a top edge which goes over the keeper and falls safely.
Both Kohli and Rohit play the pull shot with some confidence against Johnson but get a single each.
Rohit offers no shot to one pitched outside the off-stump from Lyon and that is followed by a long appeal but umpire Ian Gould turns it down. Perhaps what saved Rohit was that the impact was way outside the off-stump. He sweeps the next ball to deep square leg for a single.
He attempts another sweep off the last ball but gets a top edge which goes over the keeper and falls safely.
Both Kohli and Rohit play the pull shot with some confidence against Johnson but get a single each.
12:33
India 360-4 (90 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Kohli plays another delightful straight drive off Marsh which goes back past the bowler for three runs. Rohit then flicks an over-pitched delivery through midwicket for a four before he plays a thumping pull shot over midwicket for the same result as India continue to prosper with the bat.
Seven overs with the second new ball before off-spinner Lyon is brought back, and he starts with a tidy over, giving away just two runs.
Siddle has been underused today, bowling just 11 of Australia's 88 overs so far. He comes back for another spell and continues to leak runs. Kohli flicks him through the leg side for three runs before Rohit picks a couple on the off-side.
Rohit survives a confident LBW shout against Lyon before comes down the track and lofts the spinner back over his head for a four.
After 90 overs, India looking comfortable on 360 for four with a run rate of exactly four runs per over, with Kohli on 112 and Rohit on 28.
Kohli plays another delightful straight drive off Marsh which goes back past the bowler for three runs. Rohit then flicks an over-pitched delivery through midwicket for a four before he plays a thumping pull shot over midwicket for the same result as India continue to prosper with the bat.
Seven overs with the second new ball before off-spinner Lyon is brought back, and he starts with a tidy over, giving away just two runs.
Siddle has been underused today, bowling just 11 of Australia's 88 overs so far. He comes back for another spell and continues to leak runs. Kohli flicks him through the leg side for three runs before Rohit picks a couple on the off-side.
Rohit survives a confident LBW shout against Lyon before comes down the track and lofts the spinner back over his head for a four.
After 90 overs, India looking comfortable on 360 for four with a run rate of exactly four runs per over, with Kohli on 112 and Rohit on 28.
12:20 Captain Kohli hits century to lead India's strong reply
India 334-4 (85 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Johnson attempts a short ball but Kohli takes him and pulls it over midwicket for a four to inch closer to his hundred. He then turns it behind square on the leg side and comes back for two runs to take his score to 96.
Rohit plays a nice drive through the covers off the last ball to pick two runs.
Mitchell Marsh comes in to bowl with the second new ball ahead of Siddle. He plays his trademark flick through midwicket for a boundary to bring up his century, in some style, from 158 balls with the help of 12 fours.
Kohli is the third Indian to score a century on his captaincy debut after Vijay Hazare and Sunil Gavaskar.
This is Kohli's second century at Adelaide and fourth overseas out of seven centuries overall in Tests.
A good comeback from Kohli, who had struggled in England, with 134 runs in 10 innings.
Johnson attempts a short ball but Kohli takes him and pulls it over midwicket for a four to inch closer to his hundred. He then turns it behind square on the leg side and comes back for two runs to take his score to 96.
Rohit plays a nice drive through the covers off the last ball to pick two runs.
Mitchell Marsh comes in to bowl with the second new ball ahead of Siddle. He plays his trademark flick through midwicket for a boundary to bring up his century, in some style, from 158 balls with the help of 12 fours.
Kohli is the third Indian to score a century on his captaincy debut after Vijay Hazare and Sunil Gavaskar.
This is Kohli's second century at Adelaide and fourth overseas out of seven centuries overall in Tests.
A good comeback from Kohli, who had struggled in England, with 134 runs in 10 innings.
11:59
India 317-4 (82 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Harris to bowl with the second new ball. Rohit is beaten off the last ball as it moves away with the batsman pushing at it.
Johnson comes on and Kohli welcomes him by smashing the first ball confidently through the covers for a four to move into the 80s.
Two balls later he again strokes it through the covers but gets two runs before he punches the next one with power and gets another four followed by a single from the last ball to make it 11 runs from the over.
Harris to bowl with the second new ball. Rohit is beaten off the last ball as it moves away with the batsman pushing at it.
Johnson comes on and Kohli welcomes him by smashing the first ball confidently through the covers for a four to move into the 80s.
Two balls later he again strokes it through the covers but gets two runs before he punches the next one with power and gets another four followed by a single from the last ball to make it 11 runs from the over.
11:49
India 306-4 (80 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Lyon is bowling some very good deliveries, bring the batsmen forward to deliveries pitched on the rough outside the off-stump. It was one of those deliveries which got the wicket of Rahane as the uneven bounce did him.
Rohit gets his first boundary as he plays the sweep shot to perfection square on the leg side.
India are 306 for four in 80 overs and Australia immediately take the second new ball.
Captain Kohli is leading from the front with a solid innings of 78, while Rohit is on nine.
Lyon is bowling some very good deliveries, bring the batsmen forward to deliveries pitched on the rough outside the off-stump. It was one of those deliveries which got the wicket of Rahane as the uneven bounce did him.
Rohit gets his first boundary as he plays the sweep shot to perfection square on the leg side.
India are 306 for four in 80 overs and Australia immediately take the second new ball.
Captain Kohli is leading from the front with a solid innings of 78, while Rohit is on nine.
11:42 Kohli hits half-century to push India past 300
India 300-4 (79 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
India would be disappointed that three of their four batsmen got to half-centuries but were unable to carry on. Kohli, who is batting on 74, would be hoping to push on and carry India forward.
With Rohit Sharma out in the middle, Australia take off Smith and bring back medium pacer Watson.
Rohit plays a shot you usually see in ODIs, trying to steer it to thirdman with an open face, but gets an edge which goes on the bounce to first slip.
He taps a full toss from Lyon through the covers for three runs before Kohli again finds the gap for one. Rohit comes down the track to Lyon and defends solidly and blocks out the last two deliveries to end the over.
Kohli plays a lovely straight drive which beats Watson on his follow through but it strikes the stumps at the other end to save some runs for Australia. He flicks the fifth ball to deep square leg to bring up India's 300, in the 79th over.
India would be disappointed that three of their four batsmen got to half-centuries but were unable to carry on. Kohli, who is batting on 74, would be hoping to push on and carry India forward.
With Rohit Sharma out in the middle, Australia take off Smith and bring back medium pacer Watson.
Rohit plays a shot you usually see in ODIs, trying to steer it to thirdman with an open face, but gets an edge which goes on the bounce to first slip.
He taps a full toss from Lyon through the covers for three runs before Kohli again finds the gap for one. Rohit comes down the track to Lyon and defends solidly and blocks out the last two deliveries to end the over.
Kohli plays a lovely straight drive which beats Watson on his follow through but it strikes the stumps at the other end to save some runs for Australia. He flicks the fifth ball to deep square leg to bring up India's 300, in the 79th over.
11:32 Rahane falls for 62, India lose 4th wicket
India 294-4 (76 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Smith makes a good comeback with a tidy second over but India are still able to pick five singles from it before and the same number of runs come from his second over.
Lyon checks India's progress with the wicket of Rahane, who is caught by surprise as one bounces from the rough. Rahane gets hit on the gloves as the ball lobs for a simple catch for Watson at first slip. He played a superb innings of 62 from 76 balls, having hit 10 fours in total, and put on 101 runs from 25.5 overs for the fourth wicket with Kohli.
First signs of the pitch playing some tricks and India would be hoping they can post a huge first innings and take a sizeable lead.
Smith makes a good comeback with a tidy second over but India are still able to pick five singles from it before and the same number of runs come from his second over.
Lyon checks India's progress with the wicket of Rahane, who is caught by surprise as one bounces from the rough. Rahane gets hit on the gloves as the ball lobs for a simple catch for Watson at first slip. He played a superb innings of 62 from 76 balls, having hit 10 fours in total, and put on 101 runs from 25.5 overs for the fourth wicket with Kohli.
First signs of the pitch playing some tricks and India would be hoping they can post a huge first innings and take a sizeable lead.
11:17
India 280-3 (72 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Australia introduce part-time leg-spinner Steven Smith to give the pacers a break before the second new ball, which is 10 overs away.
He starts with a short delivery which Kohli slaps through midwicket for a four but hits the next ball, a full toss, to the fielder on the off-side. Rahane then punches another short ball through the off-side where Chris Rogers makes a good stop at sweeper cover to keep it down to three.
Smith concedes nine runs in his first over and India would surely be happy if he gets a few more overs.
Kohli pulls a short ball from Lyon and hits David Warner at short leg and immediately apologises. The series is being played in such good spirits, something unbelievable a few weeks back.
Kohli plays a beautiful shot down the ground, hitting a full delivery past mid-on with minimum of effort for a boundary.
Australia introduce part-time leg-spinner Steven Smith to give the pacers a break before the second new ball, which is 10 overs away.
He starts with a short delivery which Kohli slaps through midwicket for a four but hits the next ball, a full toss, to the fielder on the off-side. Rahane then punches another short ball through the off-side where Chris Rogers makes a good stop at sweeper cover to keep it down to three.
Smith concedes nine runs in his first over and India would surely be happy if he gets a few more overs.
Kohli pulls a short ball from Lyon and hits David Warner at short leg and immediately apologises. The series is being played in such good spirits, something unbelievable a few weeks back.
Kohli plays a beautiful shot down the ground, hitting a full delivery past mid-on with minimum of effort for a boundary.
11:11 Rahane, Kohli hit 50s to put India in control
India 267-3 (70 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Lyon is back and he breezes through his 19th over, which is watchfully defended by Kohli for a maiden.
Rahane is keeping the scoreboard moving at a good rate. A short, wide delivery from Siddle is sent crashing through the covers for a four to take him to 49.
He completes his half-century in the next over from 61 balls, with a single off Lyon on the off-side.
Lyon is back and he breezes through his 19th over, which is watchfully defended by Kohli for a maiden.
Rahane is keeping the scoreboard moving at a good rate. A short, wide delivery from Siddle is sent crashing through the covers for a four to take him to 49.
He completes his half-century in the next over from 61 balls, with a single off Lyon on the off-side.
10:58
India 255-3 (67 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Harris bowls a quick yorker which sneaks under the bat of Rahane, taking the bottom edge, and shockingly it bounces over the wicketkeeper for a four to bring up the 50-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
Three balls later he gets some width which he despatches between cover and point for another boundary before he defends the last ball. Harris fields the last ball on his follow through before throwing an angry glance towards the batsmen.
Kohli has middled 84 percent of 100 deliveries he has faced so far, proving that he has been in total control out in the middle.
Rahane continues to takes risks. He pulls a short ball from Siddle as Lyon at deep midwicket lunges forward but is unable to get to the ball which beats him and goes for a boundary.
He then plays the hook shot despite fielders being stationed at square leg, midwicket, deep square leg and deep midwicket. The ball falls perfectly in the gap to give Rahane a single.
Kohli then attempts to wristly pull a short ball fine but mishits it on the leg side and gets a single.
Rahane, however, is not holding back. He attempts another pull shot which falls short of the fielder at square leg.
India have been quite positive since the tea break, scoring 32 runs in six overs with Rahane looking to attack at every opportunity possible.
Harris bowls a quick yorker which sneaks under the bat of Rahane, taking the bottom edge, and shockingly it bounces over the wicketkeeper for a four to bring up the 50-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
Three balls later he gets some width which he despatches between cover and point for another boundary before he defends the last ball. Harris fields the last ball on his follow through before throwing an angry glance towards the batsmen.
Kohli has middled 84 percent of 100 deliveries he has faced so far, proving that he has been in total control out in the middle.
Rahane continues to takes risks. He pulls a short ball from Siddle as Lyon at deep midwicket lunges forward but is unable to get to the ball which beats him and goes for a boundary.
He then plays the hook shot despite fielders being stationed at square leg, midwicket, deep square leg and deep midwicket. The ball falls perfectly in the gap to give Rahane a single.
Kohli then attempts to wristly pull a short ball fine but mishits it on the leg side and gets a single.
Rahane, however, is not holding back. He attempts another pull shot which falls short of the fielder at square leg.
India have been quite positive since the tea break, scoring 32 runs in six overs with Rahane looking to attack at every opportunity possible.
10:52
India 237-3 (65 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Siddle comes back after a long break, he has bowled only seven overs so far in the first two sessions. Rahane defends well before guiding the last ball fine on the leg side for a boundary.
Lyon gets just one over after tea as he makes way for Harris. He beats Kohli outside the off-stump with the outswinger getting enough movement to pass the edge of the bat.
Rahane has been better in the post tea session so far. He plays a nice drive through the covers off Siddle for his sixth boundary in his score of 27 followed by a single. He is not holding back against the short ball, pulling it down to fine leg for one off the last ball to retain strike.
Siddle comes back after a long break, he has bowled only seven overs so far in the first two sessions. Rahane defends well before guiding the last ball fine on the leg side for a boundary.
Lyon gets just one over after tea as he makes way for Harris. He beats Kohli outside the off-stump with the outswinger getting enough movement to pass the edge of the bat.
Rahane has been better in the post tea session so far. He plays a nice drive through the covers off Siddle for his sixth boundary in his score of 27 followed by a single. He is not holding back against the short ball, pulling it down to fine leg for one off the last ball to retain strike.
10:40 Kohli gets first half-century in 11 innings, India on top
India 225-3 (62 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Kohli brings up his half-century off the first ball of the post-tea session with two runs off Lyon. This is his first half-century in 11 innings after his disastrous showing in the five-match series in England.
Kohli hit six fours in 86 deliveries to reach the landmark, which should be a big boost for him.
He has been in control after the first delivery which struck him on the helmet and has made most of batting on a good flat wicket.
Kohli brings up his half-century off the first ball of the post-tea session with two runs off Lyon. This is his first half-century in 11 innings after his disastrous showing in the five-match series in England.
Kohli hit six fours in 86 deliveries to reach the landmark, which should be a big boost for him.
He has been in control after the first delivery which struck him on the helmet and has made most of batting on a good flat wicket.
10:17 Kohli inches closer to half-century, India 223-3 at tea
TEA - DAY 3
India 223-3 (61 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Rahane is looking to be positive against Lyon. The off-spinner drops short and the right-hander is quick to rock back and hit it square on the off-side for a four. He tries the shot two balls later but this time extra bounce and turn beats him all ends up. Rahane is surely flirting with danger here, with tea break round the corner.
Kohli flicks Johnson through midwicket for three runs to inch closer to his half-century, just two runs away now.
Rahane steers the next delivery through point for a boundary before he defends the last two deliveries to end the second session.
At tea on Day 3, India have progressed to 223 for three in 61 overs with Kohli on 48 from 85 balls and Rahane on 19 from 36 balls.
Johnson tested the Indians a lot with his extra pace and bounce to claim one for 68 in 13 overs, while Lyon bowled a good spell for one for 63 in 17 overs.
Overall, India scored 104 runs in 29 overs in the post-lunch session for the loss of one wicket.
India 223-3 (61 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Rahane is looking to be positive against Lyon. The off-spinner drops short and the right-hander is quick to rock back and hit it square on the off-side for a four. He tries the shot two balls later but this time extra bounce and turn beats him all ends up. Rahane is surely flirting with danger here, with tea break round the corner.
Kohli flicks Johnson through midwicket for three runs to inch closer to his half-century, just two runs away now.
Rahane steers the next delivery through point for a boundary before he defends the last two deliveries to end the second session.
At tea on Day 3, India have progressed to 223 for three in 61 overs with Kohli on 48 from 85 balls and Rahane on 19 from 36 balls.
Johnson tested the Indians a lot with his extra pace and bounce to claim one for 68 in 13 overs, while Lyon bowled a good spell for one for 63 in 17 overs.
Overall, India scored 104 runs in 29 overs in the post-lunch session for the loss of one wicket.
10:06
India 211-3 (59 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Kohli picks an easy single off Lyon on the leg side to bring up India's 200, in the 56th over.
Rahane looks to hit his way out of trouble as he comes down the track but drags his lofted shot on the leg side which narrowly avoids the fielder inside the circle at midwicket.
Kohli shows Rahane how it should be done as he rocks back and flicks the last ball to square leg for one.
Finally, Rahane gets one off the middle as he plays a confident cover drive for a boundary, in the 57th over.
Johnson comes back for another spell shortly before the tea break. Rahane throws his bat at a wide delivery but misses as the Aussies appeal for caught behind but the umpires rightly turns it down. The next ball is a beauty as it slants across the right-hander, going past the edge of the bat as Rahane tries to poke at it.
Rahane pulls the next ball on the leg side for a single before Kohli takes a quick single.
Rahane is living a charmed life out there. Johnson bowls a ripper, extra bounce with some movement as Rahane again is forced to dab at it but is beaten.
Kohli picks an easy single off Lyon on the leg side to bring up India's 200, in the 56th over.
Rahane looks to hit his way out of trouble as he comes down the track but drags his lofted shot on the leg side which narrowly avoids the fielder inside the circle at midwicket.
Kohli shows Rahane how it should be done as he rocks back and flicks the last ball to square leg for one.
Finally, Rahane gets one off the middle as he plays a confident cover drive for a boundary, in the 57th over.
Johnson comes back for another spell shortly before the tea break. Rahane throws his bat at a wide delivery but misses as the Aussies appeal for caught behind but the umpires rightly turns it down. The next ball is a beauty as it slants across the right-hander, going past the edge of the bat as Rahane tries to poke at it.
Rahane pulls the next ball on the leg side for a single before Kohli takes a quick single.
Rahane is living a charmed life out there. Johnson bowls a ripper, extra bounce with some movement as Rahane again is forced to dab at it but is beaten.
09:51
India 199-3 (55 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Marsh comes back after a short three-over spell from Watson. Kohli attempts the pull shot to a short delivery outside the leg stumps but misses as the Aussies appeal but the umpire is not interested.
Rahane gets off the mark with a boundary as he smacks a short ball from Lyon through the covers. Two balls later he survives a confident shout for LBW, maybe an inside edge saved him as confirmed by Hotspot. That was very close!
In Lyon's next over, Rahane gets an inside edge which falls short of the fielder at short leg. He is looking a bit shaky against the off-spinner but Kohli is quite assured at the other end as he picks up an easy single to end the over.
Rahane is playing a few loose shots as he misses two pulls in a row off Marsh's slow medium pacers.
The scoring rate has fallen drastically after Pujara's dismissal with seven runs coming from the last five overs. India 199-3 in 55 overs.
Marsh comes back after a short three-over spell from Watson. Kohli attempts the pull shot to a short delivery outside the leg stumps but misses as the Aussies appeal but the umpire is not interested.
Rahane gets off the mark with a boundary as he smacks a short ball from Lyon through the covers. Two balls later he survives a confident shout for LBW, maybe an inside edge saved him as confirmed by Hotspot. That was very close!
In Lyon's next over, Rahane gets an inside edge which falls short of the fielder at short leg. He is looking a bit shaky against the off-spinner but Kohli is quite assured at the other end as he picks up an easy single to end the over.
Rahane is playing a few loose shots as he misses two pulls in a row off Marsh's slow medium pacers.
The scoring rate has fallen drastically after Pujara's dismissal with seven runs coming from the last five overs. India 199-3 in 55 overs.
09:30 Lyon strikes, Pujara dismissed for 73
India 192-3 (50 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
An over-pitched delivery from Watson and Kohli needs no second invitation to play a splendid drive through the covers for a boundary. Pujara does the same off the last ball but hasn't timed it that well and gets two runs.
Kohli comes forward to defend against Lyon but gets an inside edge which falls short of the fielder at short leg, who may have been a bit deep.
Kohli gets an inside edge as he looks to nudge Watson fine but it falls short of keeper Haddin, who does well to dive to his left and stop it. The last ball is overpitched and on the pads and Kohli helps himself for a boundary through midwicket.
However, disaster strikes in the next over for India. Pujara lunges forward but doesn't get to the pitch of the ball as he gets an inside edges which goes on to his pads and deflects back to the stumps.
Pujara, who was looking good for a big innings, walks back for 73, having hit nine fours in his 135-ball knock, after he added 81 runs for the third wicket with Kohli.
New batsman Ajinkya Rahane attempts a dangerous sweep shot but misses and is lucky the ball was well outside the off-stump.
After 50 overs, India are 192 for three with Kohli on 36.
An over-pitched delivery from Watson and Kohli needs no second invitation to play a splendid drive through the covers for a boundary. Pujara does the same off the last ball but hasn't timed it that well and gets two runs.
Kohli comes forward to defend against Lyon but gets an inside edge which falls short of the fielder at short leg, who may have been a bit deep.
Kohli gets an inside edge as he looks to nudge Watson fine but it falls short of keeper Haddin, who does well to dive to his left and stop it. The last ball is overpitched and on the pads and Kohli helps himself for a boundary through midwicket.
However, disaster strikes in the next over for India. Pujara lunges forward but doesn't get to the pitch of the ball as he gets an inside edges which goes on to his pads and deflects back to the stumps.
Pujara, who was looking good for a big innings, walks back for 73, having hit nine fours in his 135-ball knock, after he added 81 runs for the third wicket with Kohli.
New batsman Ajinkya Rahane attempts a dangerous sweep shot but misses and is lucky the ball was well outside the off-stump.
After 50 overs, India are 192 for three with Kohli on 36.
09:12 Pujara's half-century puts India in control
India 180-2 (46 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Another bowler is introduced, as all-rounder Shane Watson, comes into the attack to become the sixth bowler of the day. The pressure will be off the Indian batsmen now with Lyon and Watson in operation. The runs are coming easily and they only need to guard against play foul shots and give their wickets away.
Watson's over brings just a single for Pujara on the leg side, while two come from the next over from Lyon. Pujara is more confident about using his feet against Lyon and is trying to play it through the leg side despite a short midwicket in place.
The first hour of the post-lunch session has gone to script for India as they scored 61 runs in 14 overs without losing a wicket.
Another bowler is introduced, as all-rounder Shane Watson, comes into the attack to become the sixth bowler of the day. The pressure will be off the Indian batsmen now with Lyon and Watson in operation. The runs are coming easily and they only need to guard against play foul shots and give their wickets away.
Watson's over brings just a single for Pujara on the leg side, while two come from the next over from Lyon. Pujara is more confident about using his feet against Lyon and is trying to play it through the leg side despite a short midwicket in place.
The first hour of the post-lunch session has gone to script for India as they scored 61 runs in 14 overs without losing a wicket.
09:04 Pujara hits half-century to steady India
India 177-2 (44 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
India getting the boundaries at regular intervals to keep the scoreboard ticking at a good rate. A short delivery with a bit of width is despatched square on the off-side for a boundary by Pujara and three balls later he steers another delivery through the same region for the same result to take his score to 68.
Lyon drops short too and this time Kohli benefits as he crashes it through the off-side for his fourth four to take the score to 25.
India's run rate has kicked up in the last few overs, to over four per over, as they reach 177 for two in 44 overs.
India getting the boundaries at regular intervals to keep the scoreboard ticking at a good rate. A short delivery with a bit of width is despatched square on the off-side for a boundary by Pujara and three balls later he steers another delivery through the same region for the same result to take his score to 68.
Lyon drops short too and this time Kohli benefits as he crashes it through the off-side for his fourth four to take the score to 25.
India's run rate has kicked up in the last few overs, to over four per over, as they reach 177 for two in 44 overs.
08:54
India 162-2 (40 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Off-spinner Lyon comes back, to replace Siddle. Three easy singles for India in that over including a risky single off the last ball where Kohli had to dive to make his crease.
Harris comes back as Pujara flicks the fifth ball through midwicket for two runs before he strokes the last ball through the covers for a four.
With Vijay dismissed, Lyon is not facing any immediate threat, as he ends another tidy over.
India are 162 for two in 40 overs, with Pujara on 59 and Kohli on 20.
Off-spinner Lyon comes back, to replace Siddle. Three easy singles for India in that over including a risky single off the last ball where Kohli had to dive to make his crease.
Harris comes back as Pujara flicks the fifth ball through midwicket for two runs before he strokes the last ball through the covers for a four.
With Vijay dismissed, Lyon is not facing any immediate threat, as he ends another tidy over.
India are 162 for two in 40 overs, with Pujara on 59 and Kohli on 20.
08:39
India 150-2 (37 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
India will be aware that if they play out Johnson's spell after lunch then things will only get easier on a good wicket for batting.
Johnson mixing it up well and keeping the batsmen on their toes with well directed bouncers which Pujara does well to avoid. The next ball is pitched up and Pujara does well to crash it through the covers for a four. Kohli steers the fifth ball past the slip region for the second boundary of the over.
Johnson, despite the wicket, has been quite expensive with 55 runs in 10 overs, while taking the wicket of Vijay.
Pujara is looking quite confident coming on to the front foot as he plays another crisp drive through the covers for his sixth four to take his score to 47.
He brings up his half-century in the next, driving a full delivery from Johnson back past the bowler for three runs.
India will be aware that if they play out Johnson's spell after lunch then things will only get easier on a good wicket for batting.
Johnson mixing it up well and keeping the batsmen on their toes with well directed bouncers which Pujara does well to avoid. The next ball is pitched up and Pujara does well to crash it through the covers for a four. Kohli steers the fifth ball past the slip region for the second boundary of the over.
Johnson, despite the wicket, has been quite expensive with 55 runs in 10 overs, while taking the wicket of Vijay.
Pujara is looking quite confident coming on to the front foot as he plays another crisp drive through the covers for his sixth four to take his score to 47.
He brings up his half-century in the next, driving a full delivery from Johnson back past the bowler for three runs.
08:34 Pujara, Kohli steady India after openers perish
India 132-2 (34 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Kohli starts off the post-lunch session in grand style as he comes forward and drives the first ball from Johnson through the covers for a boundary. He scampers a quick single from the third ball before Pujara steers a short ball behind point for a couple. The last ball is a quick bouncer which forces Pujara to take evasive action and fend on the off-side.
Siddle misses his radar bowling on the pads. The first two ball fetches singles before Kohli flicks it to midwicket for a four.
Kohli starts off the post-lunch session in grand style as he comes forward and drives the first ball from Johnson through the covers for a boundary. He scampers a quick single from the third ball before Pujara steers a short ball behind point for a couple. The last ball is a quick bouncer which forces Pujara to take evasive action and fend on the off-side.
Siddle misses his radar bowling on the pads. The first two ball fetches singles before Kohli flicks it to midwicket for a four.
08:27 Vijay falls for 53, India 119-2 at lunch on Day 3
LUNCH - DAY 3
India 119-2 (34 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Harris drifts on the pads again as Pujara flicks it through midwicket for a four in what turns out to be the final over of the session.
At lunch on Day 3, India are 119 for two in 34 overs after Australia had declared their first innings on their overnight score of 517 for seven.
Pujara is batting on 34 from 77 balls, hitting four fours, while Kohli has made three after being struck on the helmet off the first ball.
Dhawan got off to a good start, scoring 25 from 24 balls, before he was bowled by Harris, while Johnson accounted for Vijay just before lunch.
India 119-2 (34 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Harris drifts on the pads again as Pujara flicks it through midwicket for a four in what turns out to be the final over of the session.
At lunch on Day 3, India are 119 for two in 34 overs after Australia had declared their first innings on their overnight score of 517 for seven.
Pujara is batting on 34 from 77 balls, hitting four fours, while Kohli has made three after being struck on the helmet off the first ball.
Dhawan got off to a good start, scoring 25 from 24 balls, before he was bowled by Harris, while Johnson accounted for Vijay just before lunch.
07:35 Johnson scalps Vijay, India lose 2nd wicket
India 115-2 (31 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Vijay plays another delightful flick through midwicket to complete his half-century, from 78 balls. A good innings from the Indian opener, who took his time to get started as he got off the mark after 19 balls but attacked off-spinner Nathan Lyon to rally India after the early dismissal of Dhawan.
Johnson hits Vijay on the shoulder with a short delivery which is clocked at 146kmph but he manages to duck under the next one which bounces a bit more.
The pacer then pitches it up and gets it move away, beating Vijay, who has a poke at it without any footwork.
A single each for the two batsmen off Harris as India continue their good work with the bat.
But disaster strikes just on the stroke of lunch for India. Johnson finally gets the edge to claim the wicket of Vijay caught behind after scoring 53 from 88 balls.
He added 81 runs for the second wicket with Pujara to help India bounce back after the early wicket of Dhawan.
Johnson planned that wicket superbly, bowling a few bouncers in the last over in between a couple of full ones. And a full delivery in the next over gets him the wicket as Vijay nicks the outswinger.
Virat Kohli is greeted by a short delivery which strikes him on the helmet as he looks to duck under it. All the Australian players rush to Kohli to check on him and Johnson is also concerned but the Indian captain is fine to continue.
He gets off the mark as he punches a full delivery down the ground for three runs before Pujara again mishits the pull shot for a single off the last ball.
Vijay plays another delightful flick through midwicket to complete his half-century, from 78 balls. A good innings from the Indian opener, who took his time to get started as he got off the mark after 19 balls but attacked off-spinner Nathan Lyon to rally India after the early dismissal of Dhawan.
Johnson hits Vijay on the shoulder with a short delivery which is clocked at 146kmph but he manages to duck under the next one which bounces a bit more.
The pacer then pitches it up and gets it move away, beating Vijay, who has a poke at it without any footwork.
A single each for the two batsmen off Harris as India continue their good work with the bat.
But disaster strikes just on the stroke of lunch for India. Johnson finally gets the edge to claim the wicket of Vijay caught behind after scoring 53 from 88 balls.
He added 81 runs for the second wicket with Pujara to help India bounce back after the early wicket of Dhawan.
Johnson planned that wicket superbly, bowling a few bouncers in the last over in between a couple of full ones. And a full delivery in the next over gets him the wicket as Vijay nicks the outswinger.
Virat Kohli is greeted by a short delivery which strikes him on the helmet as he looks to duck under it. All the Australian players rush to Kohli to check on him and Johnson is also concerned but the Indian captain is fine to continue.
He gets off the mark as he punches a full delivery down the ground for three runs before Pujara again mishits the pull shot for a single off the last ball.
07:13
India 106-1 (27 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Pacer Harris comes back after Indian batsmen looked quite comfortable against the spin of Lyon.
Pujara getting into the act as he flicks a full delivery through midwicket for a four before he retains strike with a single from the last ball.
The Indian batsmen have been very good with their shot selection, playing with caution but making most of the loose deliveries to keep the scoreboard moving at a good rate.
Johnson has been expensive this morning with 34 runs from five overs and is called back for his third spell. He gets some extra bounce as Pujara somehow steers it to the fielder at gully, he was not in control then.
The next ball is a bouncer which Pujara ducks under comfortably and defends the last ball to end a maiden over.
Pacer Harris comes back after Indian batsmen looked quite comfortable against the spin of Lyon.
Pujara getting into the act as he flicks a full delivery through midwicket for a four before he retains strike with a single from the last ball.
The Indian batsmen have been very good with their shot selection, playing with caution but making most of the loose deliveries to keep the scoreboard moving at a good rate.
Johnson has been expensive this morning with 34 runs from five overs and is called back for his third spell. He gets some extra bounce as Pujara somehow steers it to the fielder at gully, he was not in control then.
The next ball is a bouncer which Pujara ducks under comfortably and defends the last ball to end a maiden over.
07:02 Vijay, Pujara put India on top after early wicket
India 100-1 (24 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Vijay keen not to let Lyon get settled. He sweeps the third ball behind square on the leg side for two runs before he again comes down the track and lofts it over long-on for his second six.
The fielder at mid-on is immediately pushed back before Vijay survives a LBW appeal off the last ball.
Marsh continues and he bowls another maiden over, his second from four overs. He has come ahead of Shane Watson but is yet to make an impression with the ball.
Clarke shows confidence in Lyon and persists with him despite Vijay keen to attack him. Vijay flicks it through midwicket for one before Pujara gets two off the next ball and then takes one from the fifth ball.
Good running by the duo as Vijay's sweep fetches two runs to take India to 100 for one in 24 overs.
Vijay keen not to let Lyon get settled. He sweeps the third ball behind square on the leg side for two runs before he again comes down the track and lofts it over long-on for his second six.
The fielder at mid-on is immediately pushed back before Vijay survives a LBW appeal off the last ball.
Marsh continues and he bowls another maiden over, his second from four overs. He has come ahead of Shane Watson but is yet to make an impression with the ball.
Clarke shows confidence in Lyon and persists with him despite Vijay keen to attack him. Vijay flicks it through midwicket for one before Pujara gets two off the next ball and then takes one from the fifth ball.
Good running by the duo as Vijay's sweep fetches two runs to take India to 100 for one in 24 overs.
06:44 Vijay, Pujara rally India after Dhawan's dismissal
India 82-1 (20 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Vijay goes on the attack against off-spinner Lyon, in his third over. He gives him the charges and lofts him back over his head for the first six of the innings. He comes down the track off the next ball but this time drags it over midwicket for a boundary as India reach 82 for one in 20 overs.
Vijay is looking quite solid on 36 from 58 balls, while Pujara has made 17 from 39 balls.
Vijay goes on the attack against off-spinner Lyon, in his third over. He gives him the charges and lofts him back over his head for the first six of the innings. He comes down the track off the next ball but this time drags it over midwicket for a boundary as India reach 82 for one in 20 overs.
Vijay is looking quite solid on 36 from 58 balls, while Pujara has made 17 from 39 balls.
06:32
India 71-1 (17 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Vijay is living on the edge, literally, for the last few overs. He looks to drive Siddle on the up but it goes off the outer half of the bat past the fielder at gully for three runs.
Pujara is beaten by one that moves away late and he is lucky not to have edged it.
All-rounder Mitchell Marsh comes into the attack. Vijay gets a single from the first ball before Pujara comfortably defends the rest of the over.
Vijay is growing in confidence with every passing over. A full delivery from Siddle is punched straight back past the bowler for a lovely boundary, his first of the innings after facing 46 deliveries. Two deliveries later he flicks it through midwicket for the same result to take his score to 26.
India have been maintaining a good scoring rate at over four per over, to reach 71 for one in 17 overs with Vijay on 26 and Pujara on 16.
Vijay is living on the edge, literally, for the last few overs. He looks to drive Siddle on the up but it goes off the outer half of the bat past the fielder at gully for three runs.
Pujara is beaten by one that moves away late and he is lucky not to have edged it.
All-rounder Mitchell Marsh comes into the attack. Vijay gets a single from the first ball before Pujara comfortably defends the rest of the over.
Vijay is growing in confidence with every passing over. A full delivery from Siddle is punched straight back past the bowler for a lovely boundary, his first of the innings after facing 46 deliveries. Two deliveries later he flicks it through midwicket for the same result to take his score to 26.
India have been maintaining a good scoring rate at over four per over, to reach 71 for one in 17 overs with Vijay on 26 and Pujara on 16.
06:14
India 59-1 (14 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
A good comeback from Siddle as he bowls a tight second over to Pujara, who blocks it watchfully. Johnson, who bowled a good three-over first spell, comes back. Vijay strokes the second ball down the ground for three runs before Pujara plays out the rest of the over.
Siddle bowls his second maiden over on the trot, to Vijay, who is still keen defending most of the deliveries he has faced.
Pujara in a little bit of problem as Johnson bowls a short ball on his body which he defends awkwardly for a single and it is called a no-ball as well for overstepping.
Two balls later Vijay gets the edge but it falls safely between the fielders at second and third slip and gets him three runs. The right-hander then punches a full delivery down the ground three runs before Pujara cracks the next one through the covers for a four.
A good comeback from Siddle as he bowls a tight second over to Pujara, who blocks it watchfully. Johnson, who bowled a good three-over first spell, comes back. Vijay strokes the second ball down the ground for three runs before Pujara plays out the rest of the over.
Siddle bowls his second maiden over on the trot, to Vijay, who is still keen defending most of the deliveries he has faced.
Pujara in a little bit of problem as Johnson bowls a short ball on his body which he defends awkwardly for a single and it is called a no-ball as well for overstepping.
Two balls later Vijay gets the edge but it falls safely between the fielders at second and third slip and gets him three runs. The right-hander then punches a full delivery down the ground three runs before Pujara cracks the next one through the covers for a four.
05:51 Dhawan out for 25, India lose 1st wicket
India 43-1 (10 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Harris provides the first breakthrough for India with the wicket of Dhawan. The left-hander looks to play the drive but gets an inside edge to be bowled after a fluent 25 from 24 balls.
New batsman Cheteshwar Pujara is beaten off the first ball before he misses the flick off the last ball of the over. A superb over from Harris to claim the wicket of Dhawan, who was looking threatening.
Peter Siddle comes into the attack after just one over from Lyon, who went for eight runs.
Pujara gets off the mark with a single before Vijay looks to nudge it fine and gets three leg byes. Pujara then strokes it on the leg side for two runs before he flicks the last ball fine for a boundary.
Harris has settled into a good rhythm. Vijay drives the second ball through the off-side for a couple as India reach 43 for one in 10 overs with Vijay on eight and Pujara on seven.
Harris provides the first breakthrough for India with the wicket of Dhawan. The left-hander looks to play the drive but gets an inside edge to be bowled after a fluent 25 from 24 balls.
New batsman Cheteshwar Pujara is beaten off the first ball before he misses the flick off the last ball of the over. A superb over from Harris to claim the wicket of Dhawan, who was looking threatening.
Peter Siddle comes into the attack after just one over from Lyon, who went for eight runs.
Pujara gets off the mark with a single before Vijay looks to nudge it fine and gets three leg byes. Pujara then strokes it on the leg side for two runs before he flicks the last ball fine for a boundary.
Harris has settled into a good rhythm. Vijay drives the second ball through the off-side for a couple as India reach 43 for one in 10 overs with Vijay on eight and Pujara on seven.
05:35
India 30-0 (7 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Vijay gets off the mark, from the 19th ball he faced, courtesy of Peter Siddle who misfields at mid-off to give away three runs. Dhawan is looking solid and is middling everything, whether defending or hitting a shot.
Australia introduce spin early as offie Nathan Lyon is brought to bowl the seventh over.
Vijay immediately gives him the charge and is nearly beaten but manages to tap it square on the leg side for a single and Dhawan takes one off the next ball.
Vijay then nudges it on the leg side which goes past the fielder at short leg which barely has time to react it. Dhawan then pulls a short ball past midwicket for a boundary and then takes one to get eight runs from the over.
Vijay gets off the mark, from the 19th ball he faced, courtesy of Peter Siddle who misfields at mid-off to give away three runs. Dhawan is looking solid and is middling everything, whether defending or hitting a shot.
Australia introduce spin early as offie Nathan Lyon is brought to bowl the seventh over.
Vijay immediately gives him the charge and is nearly beaten but manages to tap it square on the leg side for a single and Dhawan takes one off the next ball.
Vijay then nudges it on the leg side which goes past the fielder at short leg which barely has time to react it. Dhawan then pulls a short ball past midwicket for a boundary and then takes one to get eight runs from the over.
05:25 India off to a good start after Aus declare on 517-7
India 19-0 (5 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Vijay continues his recent approach, as has been witnessed in the last year or so, to block everything against the new ball without looking to score. He easily plays out the fourth over, bowled by Harris, with nothing on offer on the pace bowlers.
He is proving to be the perfect foil for Dhawan, who is not missing out on any opportunity to get runs. A little bit of width from Johnson is steered behind point for a fourth by the left-hander, his fourth of the innings, to race to 19 from 12 balls.
Vijay continues his recent approach, as has been witnessed in the last year or so, to block everything against the new ball without looking to score. He easily plays out the fourth over, bowled by Harris, with nothing on offer on the pace bowlers.
He is proving to be the perfect foil for Dhawan, who is not missing out on any opportunity to get runs. A little bit of width from Johnson is steered behind point for a fourth by the left-hander, his fourth of the innings, to race to 19 from 12 balls.
05:17
India 15-0 (3 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
Dhawan gets an inside edge as he looks to play the drive but wicketkeeper Brad Haddin is unable to hold on to a difficult chance despite diving full length to his right. The next ball is on the pads and Dhawan flicks it square on the leg side for the first boundary of the Indian innings.
Dhawan then punches one through the covers for a couple before he hits a wonderful straight drive past mid-on for a four. He clips the last ball through midwicket for the third four of the over to get 14 runs from the over.
Dhawan gets an inside edge as he looks to play the drive but wicketkeeper Brad Haddin is unable to hold on to a difficult chance despite diving full length to his right. The next ball is on the pads and Dhawan flicks it square on the leg side for the first boundary of the Indian innings.
Dhawan then punches one through the covers for a couple before he hits a wonderful straight drive past mid-on for a four. He clips the last ball through midwicket for the third four of the over to get 14 runs from the over.
05:16
India 1-0 (2 ovs) vs Aus 517-7d | Scorecard
India's openers, Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan, walk out to bat on a bright sunny morning at the Adelaide Oval.
Mitchell Johnson will open the bowling and will surely hope to test the batsmen with his extra pace.
Vijay watchfully plays out the first over in which Johnson tried a couple of short of good length deliveries which slanted across the right-hander.
Ryan Harris to bowl the second over. Dhawan gets off the mark from the first ball with a single on the off-side and Vijay plays out the rest of the over.
India's openers, Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan, walk out to bat on a bright sunny morning at the Adelaide Oval.
Mitchell Johnson will open the bowling and will surely hope to test the batsmen with his extra pace.
Vijay watchfully plays out the first over in which Johnson tried a couple of short of good length deliveries which slanted across the right-hander.
Ryan Harris to bowl the second over. Dhawan gets off the mark from the first ball with a single on the off-side and Vijay plays out the rest of the over.
05:05 Australia declare on overnight score of 517-7
Aus 517-7d vs India | Scorecard
Welcome to coverage of the day three of the first Test between Australia and India in Adelaide, on Thursday.
The big news is that Australia, as expected, have declared their first innings on their overnight score of 517 for seven.
Welcome to coverage of the day three of the first Test between Australia and India in Adelaide, on Thursday.
The big news is that Australia, as expected, have declared their first innings on their overnight score of 517 for seven.
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