India 515/8, take 135-run lead against Australia

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India were 515 for eight at stumps on the third day in reply to Australia’s 380 all out in the opening cricket Test at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here today.

Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni (206 batting) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (16 batting) were at the crease at the end of play today.

Brief Score: Australia first innings: 380

India first innings: 515 for 8 in 141 overs (Sachin Tendulkar 81, Virat Kohli 107, M.S. Dhoni 206 batting ; James Pattinson 4/89).