Adelaide: Australia now closed to complete whitewash against India after a massive 382-run lead after dismissing India cheaply on 272 in first innings on the third day of the fourth Test in Adelaide here on Thursday.
Veteran Sachin Tendulkar again failed to make his 100 international century but young Virat Kohli made his maiden Test century and India’s first of the series with a defiant 116 as the tourists, facing a 4-0 series wipeout, mustered just 272 in reply to Australia’s imposing 604 for seven declared.
Australia skipper Michael Clarke chose not to send the Indians back in, giving his bowlers a breather from the sweltering conditions with a second innings declaration likely early Friday to give them time to chase another win.
At stumps, Australia were 50 for three with first innings heroes Clarke (9) and Ricky Ponting (1) at the crease.
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