India lags far behind Australia in first INN. and 2nd INN starts here Australia scored 103 runs and lost 3 wickets already. But I don't think it will be a big problem even if Australia plays a bit poorly in 2nd INN as they are way ahead of India in 1st INN which will support them in 2nd INN. Australia has been playing much better than India in Test matches and so far there is a lot of potential for Australia to win Test matches
Due to India's poor batting in the first innings, Australia team got a big lead of 173 runs. But I thought Australia could take a lead of more than 200. But they couldn't. And so if the Australian batsmen perform too badly in the second innings, their chances of winning will decrease. Australia must collect at least 250 runs in the second innings. And already they have managed to collect 111 runs. Australia's batsmen must bat responsibly.
It is stumps on day 3 and Australia seems to be taking things a little easy and that’s really worrying. Australia has already lost four wickets for 123. I know that Australia already has a lead of 296. That is also the same score which was collected by India in the first innings before they got all out.
But I don’t think if Australia gives India, a target of anything less than 400 it is actually going to be good. I think if India has enough time that will actually be able to score anything around 350. So maybe Australia should be a little more careful and at least give a target of 400 or at least 380. That is the safest option for Australia in my opinion.
A good end for Australia in day 3 , they cleared Indian batting lineup in 1st innings started their second innings and scored 100+ runs and they still have tomorrow. 400 lead is not difficult for them in any case and that will be difficult one for india to chase .
Indian ballers are now the ones who can do something for their country and finals.