India vs Australia 2014-15, 3rd Test in Melbourne: KL Rahul dismissed by Mitchell Johnson
KL Rahul dismissed by Mitchell Johnson
Dec 30, 2014
KL Rahul was removed by Mitchell Johnson in the third over of the Indian innings after scoring only a single run. Rahul got a short delivery from Johnson and he tried to pull it away but got an top edge which was taken by Shane Watson.
Earlier, Shikhar Dhawan was dismissed leg-before for duck by Ryan Harris only in the second over of the Indian innings. Australia declared at 318 for nine giving India a target of 384 runs to chase. Shaun Marsh who scored 99 was run out by Virat Kohli.
Australia had won the toss and had elected to bat first. Joe Burns is debuting for them. On the other hand, India brought in KL Rahul, who gets his Test cap. Mohammed Shami has replaced Varun Aaron. Australia are leading the series 2-0 after winning the first two Tests in Adelaide and Brisbane. Steven Smith’s 192 helped Australia score 530 in the first innings. India were bowled out for 465 following Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane’s spirited stand.