March 18, 2013 2:30 PM

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Mohali Test:India 30 for no loss against Aus at tea on final day

Chasing a victory target of 133, hosts India were 30 for no loss against Australia, at tea on the final day of the third cricket test at Mohali, when reports last came in. Cheteshwar Pujara on 10 and Murali Vijay on 19 were at the crease.Earlier, after resuming the day at the overnight score of 75 for 3, Indian spinners completely bamboozled the Aussie batsmen this morning, as the visitors slid to 143 for 8 in no time. Tail enders, Mitchell Starc and Xavier Doherty then shared a brilliant 44-run last wicket stand, to help Australia cross the 200-mark. The Aussies were, later, bundled out for 223 in the post-lunch session. Bhubaneshwar Kumar and Ravinder Jadeja finished with 3 wickets apiece, while R. Ashwin and Pragyan Ojha took two each.Australia had scored 408 in the first innings, replying to which India had made 499.India is currently leading the 4-match series, 2-0.

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