
(Image source from: Australia declared at 572/7)
Australia declared the innings at 572 for the loss of 7 wickets and Captain Smith again proved the best in the series with fourth century, and bricks for huge score are given by Shane Watson (81), Shaun Marsh (73) and Joe Burns (58).
Smith (117), really shown his consistency in the series and his command on the play. Shami (5/112) opposed their marathon with superb bowling and India in the beginning only lost opener Murali Vijay for a duck and at the end of second day, India is at 71 for one. India now trail by 501 runs with Lokesh Rahul (31 not out) and Rohit Sharma (40 not out) fighting on.
In the four match test series Australia has dominated in all the matches with consist success rate. Border – Gavaskar test series 2014 was already with Australia as they are in 2-0 lead and Melbourne match was drawn.
India's tour of Australia 2014 is giving bad memories for Team India. The fourth and final match of the series is crucial for team for further series’. Three days are left for the match completion. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane can show their ultimate efficiency and make India smile by winning at least last match in the series.
AW: Kannamsai