The bad-tempered and enthralling series between India and Australia has boiled down to an Indian run-chase in Dharamsala where 87 more runs will secure the match and the series. The teams will return tomorrow with India seeking another 87 runs to win and all wickets in hand. The chase is no forgone conclusion though, owing to a pitch offering bounce for the seamers and sharp turn for the spinners. Australia were bowled out in less than two sessions today for 137 with Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Umesh Yadav each taking three wickets. The day seemed to turn on the dismissal of Steve Smith, who has been the visitors’ champion in India with 499 runs including a century in the first innings of this match…

Source: The Times March 27, 2017 11:01 UTC