Clarke had no hesitation in opting to bat on a flat track but Australia could not make most of the conditions early on. Ricky Ponting (6) departed in the fourth over while Clarke and David Warner (18) were dismissed after they looked poised for a big score, leaving Australia at 81 for three in 17.5 overs.

Forrest and Hussey not only steadied the ship from there on, they took on the attack to put the pressure back on India.

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Hussey scored his runs at a quick pace and hit five fours in his 76-ball innings.

Forrest was particularly impressive against the spinners, using his feet to hit them down the ground. He smashed Ravindra Jadeja (0-50) for a huge six that cleared comfortably cleared the long straight boundary at the Adelaide Oval. The New South Wales born batsman was also good at cut shots against the seamers.