Even though Indian managed a fight back through tail enders but really the failure of top order continues.Having scored 68 runs with out loss of wicket India went to third day on a confident note with both Sehwag and Gambhir in full flow.But unfortunately both opener failed to capitalize on the start they got on second day ,both went very cheaply.Having lossed both the opener it was up to the highly rated Indian middle order to take India forward.But they failed again,even though Dravid and ganguly fighted out,with Dravid scoring 54 runs and Ganguly on 47, the other fammed middle players like Sachin and Laxman failed again.
Yes,the condition was tough,but after having lots of experience over the years the middle order should have contributed more to the cause. Sachin falling to slower one and Laxman knicking one to wicket keeper for a duck made things really difficult until came Harbhajan and Zaheer.Both the bowlers took attack to the Aussies and they added very crucial runs with Harbhajan went for well played 54 and a impressive 35 not out from zaheer.If they havent put on a partnership things would have gone unglier for Indian.Now having scored 313 runs with 2 wickets in hand India looking for a fight back.Still with 117 runs behind India another 50 or 60 runs to stay on the hunt.
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