India dictated terms to mighty Australia who did everything they could to survive the difficult overs under lights and finish the third day of the rain-marred Pink-ball Test at 143 for four.

At stumps, Australia trailed the visitors by 234 runs after veteran seamer Jhulan Goswami (2/27) bowled beautifully and struck twice to leave them at 63 for two at one stage. India declared their first innings at 377 for eight.