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Harbhajan Singh's six-wicket haul against Australia was all the more special in his first Test back from a long-term finger injury.

"It's always great to get wickets, especially after I came back from my injury," said the off-spinner, who took 11 wickets in the match.

"It was a big problem - when I was bowling wrist spin it hurt a lot.

"I was not sure if it was going to heal properly but with the grace of God everything went well."

They're a very good side and they play very tough cricket - it's always good to take wickets against them Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan's return of 6-78 was not enough to prevent Australia posting an unassailable target of 457 for India to win.

He claimed 5-146 as the tourists amassed 474 in their first innings.

But the 24-year-old could at least celebrate his sixth successive five-for against Australia in India, and hope for better in the remaining Tests.

"They're a very good side and they play very tough cricket - it's always good to take wickets against them," he said.

"I was bowling a much better line in the second innings

"In the first innings the wicket was very good to bat on.

"There were some spots today [which were unpredictable] and I was concentrating on bowling on the right spots."

Although Australia seem to be in an unassailable position, coach John Buchanan was not taking anything for granted as showers were forecast for Sunday.

Buchanan said: "The match is not over yet. But I am very happy the way the game has unfolded for us here.

"It was a very, very good performance by our batsmen which gave enough opportunities to the bowlers.