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Aussies lose two wickets

Australia edged ahead of India on the fourth day of the second Test as they reached lunch 90 for two.

On the third day, the tourists had completed their first innings 532 all out in response to Australia's 463.

And having resumed 13 without loss in their second innings, Australia added 77 runs to lead India by 21 runs with Matthew Hayden on 39 not out alongside Michael Hussey (0).

Anil Kumble claimed his 100th wicket against Australia when his delivery was hit square by Phil Jaques (42) straight to Yuvraj Singh.

And Ricky Ponting's wicket soon followed when he was caught out by VVS Laxman from a Harbhajan Singh delivery, prompting wild celebrations from the 27-year-old.

Australia are chasing a world record-equalling 16th consecutive Test victory after winning the series opener in Melbourne last week by 337 runs.

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