SK Flashback: Rahul Dravid's 93 at Perth on January 16th, 2008

Indian bowlers clinch the match to script history

Dravid’s innings was followed by an inspired bowling performance from the Indian bowlers who dismissed a mighty Aussie batting line-up for just 212. RP Singh bagged 4 wickets where Ishant Sharma, Irfan Pathan, and Anil Kumble got 2 apiece.

In the second innings, VVS Laxman led the way with a fighting knock of 79 runs which assisted India to 294. The target for Australia was set to 413 which was always going to be difficult. Indian bowlers put up an absolute master class and restricted them to 340 as the sun was setting on day 4.

Irfan Pathan was the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets. The innings also included the famous spell of Ishant Sharma that troubled Ponting with each ball and led to his demise off a peach of a delivery. India won the game by 72 runs and ended Australia’s 16 games winning streak.