The Fourth cricket test match being played between India and Australia at the venue Adelaide Oval,the first day honours went to India.At stumps India was 319/5, with Sachin Tendulkar 124 not out and Dhoni partnering him was at the crease.
India raced to a good total, with useful contributions of 63 from Virendar Sewag, Sachin’s 39 th ton and useful 51 from V.V.S.Laxman.Sachin and V.V.S.Laxman were together at the crease with a century partnership of 124 for the fifth wicket that boosted up the Indian total to 319 for 5 during stumps.
While Lee and Johnson took two wickets each, Hogg had one wicket to their credit.In any event the first day honours belonged to India, thanks to the 39 th century of Sachin and the century partnership, between Sachin and V.V.S.Laxman.