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Rohit said cameos like Iyer's could prove decisive in such low-scoring matches and cited it as a template to follow in Ahmedabad.
Smith did not let his side down and led proactively to guide Australia to a nine-wicket romp well inside three days in the Indore Test.
The Indians had their back to the wall once they lost five wickets inside the first hour and were bundled out for 109 in just 33.2 overs after opting to bat in Indore.
Cheteshwar Pujara top-scored for India with a gritty 59, while Nathan Lyon was the pick of the Australia bowlers, claiming 8/64.
The visitors, who are 2-0 behind in the four-Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, finished the frenetic opening day 47 runs ahead with six wickets in hand.
Onmanorama 'Listen to It' featuring Dr KN Raghavan's Vantage Point column 'Resolute warrior Pujara in elite club' dated February 20, 2023.
Doughty is the word that readily comes to mind when describing Pujara and his batting. He is the epitome of courage and determination, never giving up without a fight.
The third Test will be played in Indore from March 1 and the fourth in Ahmedabad from March 9.
The Delhi Test loss would rankle Australia for they had a genuine chance of squaring the series.
Chasing 115 for victory, India's top order did wobble but the meagre target meant their victory, which came in the second session on day three, was never in doubt.