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#3 India vs Australia (DLF Cup, 2006)

Mitchell Johnson's bowling outclassed the Indian batting attack

This was the time when the Australia dominated world cricket under the captaincy of Ricky Ponting. They were just too good, it seemed, for any team.

It was the third game of the DLF Cup, and Australia was restricted to just 244. Harbhajan Singh was the pick amongst the bowlers. The rain created havoc and the target was revised.

Now India needed 179 in 29 overs. Mitchell Johnson ripped through the Indian batting line-up with his pace, swing, and seam. Rahul Dravid was the first victim, followed by the rest of the Indian batting side.

The Indian batting side was completely annihilated by the pace and swing. Although it ended with no result, Johnson clearly dominated the Indian batting side with his 4 wickets. India was down to 35/5, with Raina at the crease and Dhoni to come.

Ricky Ponting in the post-match conference said "He (Johnson) got us a couple of vital breakthroughs in the first game and tonight, he was brilliant. He's got the pace, he's a left-arm and he can swing it. That's why we are all excited about him. The idea is to give him a few games under his belt. As far as I can see, he is improving every game, and an outing like tonight will do him a world of good."