A beleaguered Australian side has got a much-needed boost ahead of the fourth and final Test against India, with vice-captain Shane Watson flying back to join the touring side in New Delhi tomorrow.

India’s spinners once again worked their magic as they set the hosts on course to achieving their best-ever series win over Australia, who were left trying to salvage a draw in the third cricket Test here today.

India were all out for 499 on the fourth day of the third cricket Test against Australia here today. India lead by 91 runs.

Australia were 75 for three in their second innings at stumps on the fourth day of the third cricket Test against India, here today. Nathan Lyon (4) and Phillip Hughes (53) will resume the Australian innings tomorrow.

An awe-inspiring Shikhar Dhawan made the day his own by bludgeoning his way to an unbeaten 168-ball 185 — the fastest-ever Test century by a debutant, as a dominant India left Australia bruised and battered in the third match of the series here today.

Former India batsman Navjot Singh Sidhu today heaped praise on Shikhar Dhawan for scoring the fastest Test century on debut and said it was a healthy sign that new brand of cricketers were emerging, which would take Indian cricket to glorious heights.

Shikhar Dhawan announced his arrival on Test arena with a scintillating 85-ball century, the fastest ever hundred on debut, as India made a strong reply after bowling out Australia for 408 in the third match of the series here today.

In reply to Australia’s 408 all out, India were three for no loss at lunch on the third day of the third cricket Test here today.

Australia were 273 for seven at stumps on the second day of the third cricket Test against India at PCA stadium, here today.

As rains came pouring on the opening day of the third Test between India and Australia, a handful of Aussie fans, who had reached the venue to cheer their team, were left disappointed.