Offspinner Harbhajan Singh struck twice in the final over before tea to push the Aussies on the backfoot, chasing an imposing victory target of 516 in the second cricket Test against India.
Having seen India rush to 314-3 before its declaration, Matthew Hayden and Simon Katich tried to make an early statement by out-muscling the opening bowlers. The brief burst ended when Harbhajan was introduced after seven overs and Hayden, who blasted 29 off 20 balls, was trapped lbw attempting to sweep and five balls later, Katich miscued a drive at Harbhajan on 20 and was taken spectacularly by a diving Sachin Tendulkar at short cover.
Opener Gautam Gambhir produced his second century during the start of India's brutal demolition, which concluded when Mahendra Singh Dhoni decided to end Australia's punishment an over after drinks in the middle of the second session.
After losing Sehwag, Gambhir moved to his century with a boundary through mid-wicket off White shortly before lunch. He had struck seven fours during his 136-ball stay, but left two deliveries later when he chipped to mid-off while on 104.
Sehwag provided most of the power, but Gambhir stayed longer than his partner as India prepared to set Australia a massive victory target. Sehwag smashed 90 from 122 deliveries before his aggressive knock ended when Peter Siddle had him caught behind by Brad Haddin.
Skipper MS Dhoni ensured the momentum was maintained when he grabbed 68 from 84 balls to add to his 92 in the first innings. Lee removed Sourav Ganguly (27) when he skied to Michael Clarke at point. Tendulkar scored 10 before the declaration, leaving Australia to face 46 overs before the end of the day.
Offspinner Harbhajan Singh struck twice in the final over before tea to push the Aussies on the backfoot, chasing an imposing victory target of 516 in the second cricket Test against India.
Having seen India rush to 314-3 before its declaration, Matthew Hayden and Simon Katich tried to make an early statement by out-muscling the opening bowlers. The brief burst ended when Harbhajan was introduced after seven overs and Hayden, who blasted 29 off 20 balls, was trapped lbw attempting to sweep and five balls later, Katich miscued a drive at Harbhajan on 20 and was taken spectacularly by a diving Sachin Tendulkar at short cover.
Opener Gautam Gambhir produced his second century during the start of India's brutal demolition, which concluded when Mahendra Singh Dhoni decided to end Australia's punishment an over after drinks in the middle of the second session.
After losing Sehwag, Gambhir moved to his century with a boundary through mid-wicket off White shortly before lunch. He had struck seven fours during his 136-ball stay, but left two deliveries later when he chipped to mid-off while on 104.
Sehwag provided most of the power, but Gambhir stayed longer than his partner as India prepared to set Australia a massive victory target. Sehwag smashed 90 from 122 deliveries before his aggressive knock ended when Peter Siddle had him caught behind by Brad Haddin.
Skipper MS Dhoni ensured the momentum was maintained when he grabbed 68 from 84 balls to add to his 92 in the first innings. Lee removed Sourav Ganguly (27) when he skied to Michael Clarke at point. Tendulkar scored 10 before the declaration, leaving Australia to face 46 overs before the end of the day.
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