Ishant and Harbhajan help India secure 86-run lead

Nov 08, 2008

Simon Katich, who was on 92 overnight, reached his fifth Test century, and his second against India•Getty Images

Zaheer Khan then delivered the breakthrough, trapping Katich lbw for 102. Australia scored just 42 runs in the morning session, going into lunch at 231 for 3.•AFP

The slide continued, as Shane Watson was bowled by Harbhajan Singh for 2. Australia lost four wickets for 36 runs to get to tea at 266 for 6.•Getty Images

Ishant and Harbhajan took three wickets each to help bowl out Australia for 355, and give India an 86-run lead.•AFP

Michael Hussey got to his fifty, and was involved in a partnership of 155 for the third wicket with Katich•AFP

The Australians struggled in the post-lunch session, losing Michael Clarke off the bowling of Ishant Sharma. Hussey fell soon after, run out for 90, as Australia slipped to 265 for 5•Getty Images

Cameron White offered some resistance after tea, scoring a 133-ball 48. •Getty Images

M Vijay, the debutant for India, showed excellent reflexes, that made the Hussey run-out possible.•AFP

But India continued to make inroads with Amit Mishra getting rid of Brad Haddin, and Ishant Sharma trapping Jasan Krezja, the debutant, lbw for 5•Getty Images