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Live cricket commentary: India v Australia, 3rd Test, day five

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FINISH: India were made to work hard for the victory here, but the captain finished off in style to put some gloss on. That's a 3-0 lead for India, who will take home the Border–Gavaskar Trophy. A thrilling finish nonetheless here in Mohali. Thanks for your company, and join us again in a few days time for the fourth and final Test.

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And a third on the trot as Dhoni finds the boundary again. All over. INDIA 4/136 (33.3 overs)

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Consecutive boundaries for Dhoni. Lovely leg glance. Scores are level. INDIA 4/132

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India are closing this out here, thanks to a terrific strike from Dhoni, who lofts it towards long-off.

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Nine runs to win, three overs remaining.

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And another fine shot from Jadeja. He punches the ball straight down the wicket, and almost takes out Dhoni on the way. INDIA 4/124.

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India close in, thanks to a wonderful lofted off drive from Jadeja. Very clean connection, it almost travels all the way in the air. INDIA 4/120

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This one is by no means over here. 3.5 overs to go, with Jadeja coming to the crease.

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WICKET: Tendulkar is gone. Siddle gets a well deserved wicket. A silly run from the pair, Tendulkar is caught halfway, turns around and is taken out by Warner. Run out for 21. INDIA 4/116 (17 behind)

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Four overs to go here. India need 17 to win.

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