Pumped ... Virat Kohli top-scored for India on day five. Source: Aijaz Rahi / AAP
India won the third Test in Mohali but not before receiving an almighty scare from a brave Australian effort late on day five.
3rd Test - Punjab Cricket Association Stadium
14 March 2013 - Day 5, Session 3
India 2nd Innings
| M. Dhoni | 18 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 64.29 |
| R. Jadeja | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 160 |
| M. Starc | 10.3 | 1 | 51 | 0 | 4.86 |
The hosts looked to have the result in the bag heading into the final session, with 103 runs required and 10 wickets in hand, but a stellar bowling effort from the Aussie bowlers meant the home side only reached the target with 15 balls remaining.
Peter Siddle was most impressive for the tourists, picking up the crucial wicket of Virat Kohli (34), while Xavier Doherty nabbed the wicket of Murali Vijay and Nathan Lyon dismissed Cheteshwar Pujara.
Sachin Tendulkar looked like he would get India home until he was run out by David Warner for 21.
That brought Ravindra Jadeja to the crease, who combined with captain MS Dhoni to knock off the remaining runs with a series of impressive boundaries.
Earlier, a rearguard action from Australia's tail-enders helped set India 133 for victory.
Mitchell Starc again impressed with the bat, being the last man out for 35, while No.11 Xavier Doherty finished not out on 18.
The day began poorly for the tourists, with nightwatchman Nathan Lyon falling early to Pragyan Ojha, but the real blow came when skipper Michael Clarke was dismissed for 18. Replays suggested Jadeja had bowled a no-ball, but the decision stood.
Phil Hughes was Australia's best batsman, making his way to 69 before being on the end of a poor lbw decision.
Jadeja was the best of India's bowlers, finishing with figures of 3-35.
Shikhar Dhawan received the man-of-the-match award for his brilliant knock of 187 on Test debut.
Relive all the action from the dramatic final day with our Match Centre.
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