December 28, 2014 12:52 PM

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Melbourne Cricket Test: India 462 for 8 in 1st innings against Aus

After early hiccups in the innings, India steered to safety, before Australians made an impact in the last session on the third day of the Melbourne Test. When the stumps were drawn, India were 462 for 8 in their first innings. The visitors now trail by 68 runs.Riding on Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane's briiliant centuries, India had a solid partnership of 262 runs for 4th Wicket. Virat smashed 169 while Rahane made 147.For Australia, Ryan Harris was the highest wicket taker as he picked 4 for 69. Earlier, Australia had scored 530 all out in their first innings. With two days left in the Test match, India has to make an impressionable lead than wrap up hosts quick if they want to move on the road to equalise the 4 match test series, which the visitors are trailing 2-Nil.

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