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Second Test heading for draw

Australia set India a target of 333 after declaring on 401 for seven shortly before lunch on day five of the second Test.

The hosts lost three wickets in the morning session before declaring as Michael Hussey finished with an unbeaten 145.

India were six for one in reply at the break as Australia look to secure a world record equalling 16th consecutive Test victory.

Having resumed on 284 for four, India had quickly got the wickets of Andrew Symonds, Adam Gilchrist and Brad Hogg.

Symonds had reached 61 before he was caught out by RP Singh and Gilchrist was out cheaply for one soon after when he hit towards long-on where Yuvraj Singh made the catch.

Hogg (one) followed suit when he nicked the ball to first slip and into the hands of the awaiting Rahul Dravid to leave Australia on 395 for seven.

Hussey and Brett Lee combined to push the hosts up to 401 before they declared 17 minutes before lunch.

India batted for two overs before the break and lost Wasim Jaffer for a duck when he was caught behind by Michael Clarke.

Rahul Dravid was unbeaten on four with VVS Laxman two not out.

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