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Test match · Border-Gavaskar TrophyAustralia v India: Test scorecard, 3 Jan 2012
Australia won by 68 runs. 3 Jan 2012, Sydney Cricket Ground.
Result
Runs per overIndia first innings
191 (59.3 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G Gambhirc MJ Clarke b JL Pattinson | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| V Sehwagc BJ Haddin b JL Pattinson | 30 | 51 | 4 | 0 | 58.8 |
| R Dravidc EJM Cowan b PM Siddle | 5 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 15.2 |
| SR Tendulkarb JL Pattinson | 41 | 89 | 8 | 0 | 46.1 |
| VVS Laxmanc SE Marsh b JL Pattinson | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22.2 |
| V Kohlic BJ Haddin b PM Siddle | 23 | 41 | 3 | 0 | 56.1 |
| MS Dhoninot out | 57 | 77 | 8 | 0 | 74.0 |
| R Ashwinc MJ Clarke b BW Hilfenhaus | 20 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 51.3 |
| Z Khanc EJM Cowan b BW Hilfenhaus | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| I Sharmac EJM Cowan b BW Hilfenhaus | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| UT Yadavc BJ Haddin b PM Siddle | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Extras | 13 (b 3, lb 6, w 2, nb 2) | ||||
| Total | 191 (59.3 overs) | ||||
Fall of wickets: 1-0 (G Gambhir, 0.3 ov); 2-30 (R Dravid, 10.3 ov); 3-55 (V Sehwag, 18.2 ov); 4-59 (VVS Laxman, 20.5 ov); 5-96 (V Kohli, 32.6 ov); 6-124 (SR Tendulkar, 40.5 ov); 7-178 (R Ashwin, 54.2 ov); 8-178 (Z Khan, 54.3 ov); 9-186 (I Sharma, 56.3 ov); 10-191 (UT Yadav, 59.3 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JL Pattinson | 14 | 3 | 43 | 4 | 3.07 |
| BW Hilfenhaus | 22 | 9 | 51 | 3 | 2.32 |
| PM Siddle | 13.3 | 3 | 55 | 3 | 4.07 |
| MEK Hussey | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4.00 |
| NM Lyon | 8 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 3.13 |
Australia innings
659/4 dec (163 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA Warnerc SR Tendulkar b Z Khan | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.3 |
| EJM Cowanlbw b Z Khan | 16 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 57.1 |
| SE Marshc VVS Laxman b Z Khan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| RT Pontingc SR Tendulkar b I Sharma | 134 | 225 | 14 | 0 | 59.6 |
| MJ Clarkenot out | 329 | 468 | 39 | 1 | 70.3 |
| MEK Husseynot out | 150 | 253 | 16 | 1 | 59.3 |
| Extras | 22 (b 2, lb 13, w 4, nb 3) | ||||
| Total | 659/4 declared (163 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: BJ Haddin, PM Siddle, JL Pattinson, BW Hilfenhaus, NM Lyon
Fall of wickets: 1-8 (DA Warner, 0.6 ov); 2-8 (SE Marsh, 2.1 ov); 3-37 (EJM Cowan, 8.5 ov); 4-325 (RT Ponting, 83.4 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z Khan | 31 | 4 | 122 | 3 | 3.94 |
| UT Yadav | 24 | 2 | 123 | 0 | 5.13 |
| I Sharma | 33 | 2 | 144 | 1 | 4.36 |
| R Ashwin | 44 | 5 | 157 | 0 | 3.57 |
| V Sehwag | 23 | 1 | 75 | 0 | 3.26 |
| V Kohli | 8 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 2.88 |
India second innings
400 (110.5 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G Gambhirc DA Warner b PM Siddle | 83 | 142 | 11 | 0 | 58.5 |
| V Sehwagc DA Warner b BW Hilfenhaus | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 50.0 |
| R Dravidb BW Hilfenhaus | 29 | 73 | 6 | 0 | 39.7 |
| SR Tendulkarc MEK Hussey b MJ Clarke | 80 | 141 | 9 | 0 | 56.7 |
| VVS Laxmanb BW Hilfenhaus | 66 | 119 | 7 | 0 | 55.5 |
| V Kohlilbw b JL Pattinson | 9 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 37.5 |
| MS Dhonic & b BW Hilfenhaus | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 18.2 |
| R Ashwinc NM Lyon b BW Hilfenhaus | 62 | 76 | 9 | 1 | 81.6 |
| Z Khanc SE Marsh b PM Siddle | 35 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 134.6 |
| I Sharmalbw b NM Lyon | 11 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 31.4 |
| UT Yadavnot out | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Extras | 19 (b 6, lb 3, w 2, nb 8) | ||||
| Total | 400 (110.5 overs) | ||||
Fall of wickets: 1-18 (V Sehwag, 3.3 ov); 2-100 (R Dravid, 26.3 ov); 3-168 (G Gambhir, 48.2 ov); 4-271 (SR Tendulkar, 78.2 ov); 5-276 (VVS Laxman, 82.1 ov); 6-286 (MS Dhoni, 84.6 ov); 7-286 (V Kohli, 85.5 ov); 8-342 (Z Khan, 93.5 ov); 9-384 (I Sharma, 105.1 ov); 10-400 (R Ashwin, 110.5 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JL Pattinson | 23 | 4 | 106 | 1 | 4.61 |
| BW Hilfenhaus | 32.5 | 8 | 106 | 5 | 3.23 |
| PM Siddle | 24 | 8 | 88 | 2 | 3.67 |
| NM Lyon | 20 | 2 | 64 | 1 | 3.20 |
| MJ Clarke | 9 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 2.44 |
| MEK Hussey | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2.50 |
Match summary
Australia played India in a men's Test match at Sydney Cricket Ground on 3 January 2012 (to 6 January 2012), part of Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australia won by 68 runs.
India won the toss and chose to bat.
MJ Clarke was named player of the match.
On 3 January 2012 the on-field umpires were M Erasmus and IJ Gould, with RS Madugalle as match referee.
How the innings went
India made 191 in 59.3 overs. MS Dhoni top-scored with 57 from 77 balls, including 8 fours and 0 sixes. JL Pattinson took 4 for 43. The biggest stand before a wicket was 54 runs between R Ashwin and MS Dhoni.
Australia made 659/4 declared in 163 overs. MJ Clarke top-scored with 329 from 468 balls, including 39 fours and 1 sixes. Z Khan took 3 for 122. The biggest stand before a wicket was 288 runs between RT Ponting and MJ Clarke.
In their second innings, India scored 400 in 110.5 overs. G Gambhir top-scored with 83 from 142 balls, including 11 fours and 0 sixes. BW Hilfenhaus took 5 for 106. The biggest stand before a wicket was 103 runs between SR Tendulkar and VVS Laxman.
Extras
India's innings of 191 in 59.3 overs included 13 extras: 2 wides, 2 no-balls, 3 byes and 6 leg byes. Australia's innings of 659/4 in 163 overs included 22 extras: 4 wides, 3 no-balls, 2 byes and 13 leg byes. India's innings of 400 in 110.5 overs included 19 extras: 2 wides, 8 no-balls, 6 byes and 3 leg byes.
Questions and answers
Who won Australia v India on 3 January 2012?
Australia won by 68 runs.
Who top-scored in Australia v India?
MJ Clarke scored 329 from 468 balls for Australia, the highest score of the match.
Who took the most wickets in Australia v India?
BW Hilfenhaus, with 5 for 106.
What was the highest partnership?
288 runs between RT Ponting and MJ Clarke for Australia.
Who won the toss?
India, who chose to bat.
Where was Australia v India played?
At Sydney Cricket Ground, on 3 January 2012.