India were 515 for eight at stumps on the third day in reply to Australia's 380 all out in the opening cricket Test at M A Chidambaram Stadium here today.
Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni (206 batting) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (16 batting) were at the crease at the end of play today.
Brief Score:
Australia first innings: 380
India first innings: 515 for 8 in 141 overs (Sachin Tendulkar 81, Virat Kohli 107, M S Dhoni 206 batting ; James Pattinson 4/89).