Cheteshwar Pujara and M Vijay set about breaking a bunch of records on the third morning in Hyderabad before Australia's spinners struck regularly to curtail India's innings. like Australia Off spinner Jason Krejza's wickets on Test debut in Nagpur four years ago, the break through didn't come early enough to worry Idia Much as the home side's lead expanded to 266.
Australia's batsmen then had their technique against spin rigorously tested in the final session, and the abundance of deliveries that spat off the pitch or shot low meant India could entertain thoughts of an innings victory. The batsmen were so tied in knots against the turning ball that in one 12-over spell, Australia made only 10 runs despite David Warner powering a six, which was cleanly taken in the stands by former fast bowler Merv Hughes.
Australia decided the way to handle the spin was to go for the sweep, but both Warner and Phillip Hughes messed up the shot to be bowled soon after R Ashwin switched to bowling over the wicket. Hughes' position in the side is becoming increasingly untenable as he remained unsure how to score against spin, gloving the ball on to his stumps for a duck. Ed Cowan survived the testing spell to remain unbeaten at stumps, with Shane Watson keeping him company.
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