Easy does it: Australia's Ricky Ponting hits a four on the third day of the first test match against India. APRicky Ponting and Mike Hussey defied age and their critics to score half centuries in a 115-run partnership after a top-order collapse as Australia struggled to 179-8 at stumps with a 230-run lead.India paceman Umesh Yadav (4-49) had taken three quick wickets in the afternoon session to leave Australia reeling at 27-4 before the experienced pair came together to halt the slide.Australia's batting struggle mirrored that of India in the morning session as recalled Australia paceman Ben Hilfenhaus (5-75) completed his first test five-wicket to help dismiss the tourists for 282. India lost their last eight wickets for 68 runs.Hussey will resume the fourth day on 79 with James Pattinson on 3."Tomorrow morning's going to be really crucial for us now," Ponting said. "We know James Pattinson's got some really solid promise with the bat. He's going to have to show that for us tomorrow morning and we need Mike Hussey to go on and get a big score and continue to keep pushing the game forward."We're 230 ahead now, which is a reasonable total for India to have to chase, but ideally we'd like to make a few more than that."The 36-year-old Hussey smashed seven boundaries in a defiant, career-saving knock. He and 37-year-old Ponting have been the subject of intense scrutiny in recent weeks with calls for their retirement.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Hussey, Ponting stand tall on third day of test
MELBOURNE, Australia — Bowlers dictated the fortunes of the first test between Australia and India on Wednesday as 15 wickets fell for 274 runs on the third day, leaving the match evenly poised.Easy does it: Australia's Ricky Ponting hits a four on the third day of the first test match against India. APRicky Ponting and Mike Hussey defied age and their critics to score half centuries in a 115-run partnership after a top-order collapse as Australia struggled to 179-8 at stumps with a 230-run lead.India paceman Umesh Yadav (4-49) had taken three quick wickets in the afternoon session to leave Australia reeling at 27-4 before the experienced pair came together to halt the slide.Australia's batting struggle mirrored that of India in the morning session as recalled Australia paceman Ben Hilfenhaus (5-75) completed his first test five-wicket to help dismiss the tourists for 282. India lost their last eight wickets for 68 runs.Hussey will resume the fourth day on 79 with James Pattinson on 3."Tomorrow morning's going to be really crucial for us now," Ponting said. "We know James Pattinson's got some really solid promise with the bat. He's going to have to show that for us tomorrow morning and we need Mike Hussey to go on and get a big score and continue to keep pushing the game forward."We're 230 ahead now, which is a reasonable total for India to have to chase, but ideally we'd like to make a few more than that."The 36-year-old Hussey smashed seven boundaries in a defiant, career-saving knock. He and 37-year-old Ponting have been the subject of intense scrutiny in recent weeks with calls for their retirement.
Easy does it: Australia's Ricky Ponting hits a four on the third day of the first test match against India. APRicky Ponting and Mike Hussey defied age and their critics to score half centuries in a 115-run partnership after a top-order collapse as Australia struggled to 179-8 at stumps with a 230-run lead.India paceman Umesh Yadav (4-49) had taken three quick wickets in the afternoon session to leave Australia reeling at 27-4 before the experienced pair came together to halt the slide.Australia's batting struggle mirrored that of India in the morning session as recalled Australia paceman Ben Hilfenhaus (5-75) completed his first test five-wicket to help dismiss the tourists for 282. India lost their last eight wickets for 68 runs.Hussey will resume the fourth day on 79 with James Pattinson on 3."Tomorrow morning's going to be really crucial for us now," Ponting said. "We know James Pattinson's got some really solid promise with the bat. He's going to have to show that for us tomorrow morning and we need Mike Hussey to go on and get a big score and continue to keep pushing the game forward."We're 230 ahead now, which is a reasonable total for India to have to chase, but ideally we'd like to make a few more than that."The 36-year-old Hussey smashed seven boundaries in a defiant, career-saving knock. He and 37-year-old Ponting have been the subject of intense scrutiny in recent weeks with calls for their retirement.
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