Australia captain Ricky Ponting already has much on his mind but self-preservation is in his immediate thoughts as India press on

Sehwag is in the mood for some quick runs as India reach lunch on 98-0 with a commanding lead of 184

Shane Watson begins an Australian revival with two quick wickets, out of sorts Rahul Dravid making only three

Australia continue to fight back and VVS Laxman is deceived by the sharp spin of Jason Krejza, losing his leg-stump and departing for four

Sourav Ganguly steps out to bat for the last time in Test cricket with his team in a spot of bother at 163-4

But it is not a long stay as he succumbs to the spin of Krejza and departs for a first ball duck

Things go from bad to worse for India as Sachin Tendulkar is run-out for 12 and his team reach tea on 166-6 - 252 ahead.

But Mahendra Dhoni takes full advantage of the curious decision to use less effective bowlers and shares in a key 108 stand

Ricky Ponting becomes increasingly exasperated with the officials as Australia's fightback begins to fade

The partnership takes its toll on Dhoni's hamstrings but may well have been enough to win India the series