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Simon Katich was the top-scorer in the second innings with 34 as Australia extended their lead to 263 at the end of the fourth day in Bangalore
Simon Katich was the top-scorer in the second innings with 34 as Australia extended their lead to 263 at the end of the fourth day in Bangalore © AFP
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