Saturday, December 29, 2007

Mammoth task ahed for Indians

Australia a target of 499, after they declared 351-7 in its second innings on the third day of the first test in Melbourne.

At stumps India were 6 no loss after surviving eight overs. India need to score 493 with 10 wickets at hand and Australia need to pack the tourists with in two days to wind the match in their favor.

So far England's score of 332 during 1928-1929 Ashes series is the highest fourth innings at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Michael Clarke (73), Phil Jaques (51) and Brad Hogg (34) were the top scorers for Australia.

Among the Indian bowlers, Harbhajan Singh took three for 101 while Anil Kumble was two for 102.

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