Learning from the debacle in the second Test in Delhi, where a number of their batsmen perished playing the sweep shot, the Australians eschewed risk-filled strokes and made a conscious effort not to over-do the sweep and that helped them survive on a track where the ball is not only turning and jumping, but also occasionally keeping low.  

Ironically though it was a sweep shot played by a well-set Usman Khawaja that led to a much-needed breakthrough for India. Khawaja (60), the best batsman on view on Day One, holed out at square-leg off Ravindra Jadeja just when he was looking good enough for a century. And that opened a bit of a door for the Indian spinners to make a comeback before the close of play.