This has been the story for years. Sachin failing in the 2nd Innings when the pressure is telling on the team. The target of 413 for a win for the Australians might seem challenging, but I am a bit skeptical. Although I would like to think that the Indians stand a good chance to win this test, it will only be possible if we are able to dismiss the Australian middle order quickly. And the reason why I say quickly and not cheaply is because irrespective of the amount of time they spend on the crease and the number of deliveries they face, they would keep scoring at a rate of 4 runs per 6 deliveries.
A lot was expected out of Sourav but he failed. I wish to add that this was a one off failure in the last 6 months or so. But he was needed today. VVS has for long been under-rated, the poor man always ends up batting with the tail. I think, he deserves to come in at No 3 or No 4 and get quick runs for the team. He has the temperamant to bat long, provided he has someone supporting him the other end. Rahul is still fighting the demons in his mind and that showed the way he was sucked into playing the shot that he played.
I must say that I am a bit disappointed with the score that our team managed in the 2nd Innings as I expected them to get atleast 350. Purely because our batsmen, for the 1st time in a long time, have shown the world that the Aussie's are not unplayable in their own backyard. That being said, I think we have a great contest to look forward to on the 4th day and by all means, the match should be decided in the final session of the day. If it spills over to the 5th day, then I would say that the odds are with the Aussie's because they would have scored most of the runs by then.
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