Bangalore: India fell short of the target to avoid follow-on by 28 runs when Gillespie bowled Anil Kumble. Gillespie had also ended the innings of Parthiv Patel, who at one point appeared to be on way to save India from the ignominy of follow-on. But, Australians have decided to not to enforce follow-on on a pitch expected to aid spinners in latter stages.

Kumble, who joined Parthiv after the dismissal of Pathan put up a credible show and played some beautiful shots against the Australian bowlers. He hit both Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath for boundaries.

Earlier, Parthiv Patel and Irfan Pathan had taught their famed seniors a thing or two on batting on a slow pitch as they put up a brave resistance to the marauding Aussies. Although Pathan got out owing to doubtful caught behind decision by umpire Billy Bowden, his gritty 31 was full of promise.

As a result of the efforts of the duo India reached 199 for seven at lunch, the last wicket to fall being Irfan Pathan.

Parthiv waited for the ball to come to him in contrast to the top order batsmen who went for the ball and fell prey to the Australian bowlers.

Shane Warne who was not successful in his earlier tours to India appeared to have learned from his mistakes as he consistently found the turn and maintained a nagging line. He was slower through the ball and was patient, a quality which distinguishes a great spinner. Although he was hit over the top by Irfan Pathan on a couple of occasions, he persisted, and got the reward.