
BANGALORE: India were all out for 360 runs in reply to Australia’s 430 on the fourth day of the first Test here at Channaswami Stadium today. Thus, Australia still has a lead of 70 runs.
Zaheer Khan smashed an unbeaten 57 to continue India's stirring lower-order fightback in the first cricket Test against Australia here on Sunday.
Zaheer, the number nine batsman, emerged as his team's top-scorer as India took their first innings to 360 in reply to Australia's 430, narrowing down the tourists' lead to 70 runs.
India, who started the day at 313-8, batted till 30 minutes before lunch on the fourth day before last man Ishant Sharma was bowled by part-time spinner Michael Clarke for six.
Australia went to lunch at nine for no loss in their second knock for an overall lead of 79 runs on a rapidly deteriorating wicket.
Matthew Hayden was unbeaten on three and opening partner Simon Katich was on five.
For Australia, Mitchell Johnson claimed four wickets while Shane Watson grabbed three, Michael Clarke two and Brett Lee took one wicket.