Superb Double century by MS Dhoni, as India take a big first inning lead.

MS Dhoni dominates Australia bowling attack on day three, India gets a stunning 135 runs lead in first inning .MS Dhoni gave an exhibition of blistering stroke play to hit a career best unbeaten 206* runs, with his knock he struck 22 fours and five sixes in just 243 balls. Dhoni smashed a stunning career best knock as the host reached a commanding 515/8 at day stumps.

MS Dhoni dominates Australia bowling attack on day three as India gets a stunning 135 runs lead in first inning. MS Dhoni has crossed the 4,000 run marks in tests, which is 1,500 runs behind Australian wicket-keeper batsman Adam Gilchrist, who holds the record of highest test runs by a wicket keeper and considered to be one of the greatest wicket-keeper–batsmen in the history of the cricket.

Kohli made 107 while Sachin Tendulkar could only add 10 on day three. Australia gets a good starts when the spinner bowled Tendulkar through the gate. There was little surprise when Ravindra Jadeja left a Pattinson delivery which smashed into off stump to and end 16 run innings. Dhoni resumed the final session on 97 not out and quickly brought up his fantastic century with four to Peter Siddle. Skipper Dhoni struck a quick send ton and produce some lusty strokes, he maiden a double century and career best knock against Australia on 24 February 2013, India gets a stunning lead of 135 at day stumps still India are 2 wickets in hand.