Pujara shines again as India find themselves in a strong position.

India fought out hard as Australian bowlers got frustrated in the rain effected day

                 Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli [ Pic-Fox Sports ]

After getting the remaining 3 wickets of Australia earlier , India have made themselves in a commanding position.In a rain-effected morning the match started very late but Indian bowlers were never late to dismiss the remaining batsmen of Australia.Coming to bat,India had a good opening partnership.Out of form KL Rahul played some magnificent shots where Murali Vijay supported him.The openers couldn't make it big as Murali Vijay got out at the score of 18(53)  followed by KL Rahul 44(67).After the dismissal of the openers , Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat kohli played really well and added 71 runs.Later in the day's play frustrated Nathan Lyon who was bowling exceptionally well throughout the day got the big fish Virat Kohli at the score of 34(104).Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood shared one wicket each of Vijay and Rahul respectively.

Current Match Summary :

Aus 235

IND 250, 151/3 (61.0 Ovs)

Day 3 - India Lead by 166 runs