Beautiful batting display by Sachin Tendulkar again in Bangalore to save the test from Cricket Australia. And he scores the display of his class with a marathon unbeaten 191 as India restored the balance in the second and final cricket Test against Australia with a solid batting show on Monday at Chinnaswamy cricket stadium, Bangalore.
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Brief Cricket score at the end of the Day 3
Sachin Tendulkar 191*(319)
he 37-year-old batting maestro, who has been in stunning form in the last three months, played a virtual sheet anchor role to guide India not only to a safe position but from where they can push for a 2-0 series win.
Tendulkar and Vijay, who scored his maiden Test century, were involved in a record 308-run partnership for the third wicket which laid the foundation of India's spirited reply.
Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni (11) was giving Tendulkar company at stumps on an eventful third day.
Milestone man Tendukar, who on Sunday became the first batsman to score 14,000 Test runs, today wrote another record to his name by making a 150-plus score for the record 20th time, surpassing Brian Lara's 19.
With two full days left, India will now try to gain a substantial first innings lead and try to put pressure on the Australians on the M Chinnaswamy track which is expected to provide some help to the slow bowlers.
Tendulkar and Vijay surpassed the 222-run mark, set by Allan Border and Kim Hughes in Chennai in 1979, as Australia went wicket-less in the first two sessions of the day.
Tendulkar, who is now approaching his sixth double ton, has so far struck 20 fours and two sixes in his 319-ball knock.
After the match at the interview with the experts
Mitchell Johnson "It's been a tough day. Big partnership of 300. Hilfenhaus did a very good job fo us. The debutant Peter George also did well. As a fast bowler, you wanted to see some bounce and carry; it was a bit too slow. We stuck through the day and got a few wickets in the end to put some pressure on them. We saw the signs of deterioration at the end. Some kept low, couple jumped. We have to wait and see what happens tomorrow. Will the sun come out. We have to use the harder ball tomorrow morning and try take a few wickets."
Vijay: "It was really special knock for me. I would like to dedicate this to my mom. It was a dream come true for me to play with Sachin. I was just focused on each ball and not try to think too far ahead. In that regard Sachin paaji helped me a lot. He gave me pep-talks through the day. After the tea I got tired; I didn't want to give my wicket away but ended up playing a bad shot. I am trying to just keep things simple and work on my basics; whenever I get my opportunities I want to do well."
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