India vs Australia Flashback: India's Forgettable Tour of 2011-12

The Indian team toured Australia in 2011-12 under the leadership of MS Dhoni. The tour turned out to be a forgettable one as India lost the series 4-0. 2011, for India, started as one of the most me

Third test match(Perth), 13-15 Jan - Australian captain Michael Clarke opted to bowl first on a greenish pitch. His decision turned out to be a good one as India got bowled for 161 in two sessions. Ben Hilfenhaus once again took four wickets. Australia, in reply, scored 369 runs on the bank of a terrific opening partnership between David Warner and Ed Cowan. Warner slammed 180 runs at a strike rate of over 100.

Indian batsmen, trailing by 208 runs, once again failed to score more than 200 runs. India lost the match by an innings and 37 runs. Virat Kohli was the top scorer for India in both innings. David Warner got the player of the match award. The match got over in three days. 

Brief Score: India - 161 & 171; Australia - 369

Player of the Match - David Warner(180)