India appeared in control throughout the match. The team had completed considerable work in four days and on the fifth morning, they were not required to wait even for the completion of the first session to seal victory over Australia. The margin of victory was of 320 runs, which is the largest margin of victory for India in terms of runs. After commencement of play on the fifth day, Zaheer Khan uprooted three wickets in a space of four deliveries. Michael Clarke was the singular Australian batsman who stuck to the wicket with 69 runs. It always appeared a matter of time when India would take a lead of 1-0 in the series. This match became the largest loss of Australia to India after the Melbourne defeat in 1977.
Zaheer’s spell
On the fourth day, Australia was reduced to 58 for 5, however India waited for 84 runs before they struck again. After the fall of the sixth wicket, the match appeared identical to a bowling alley where Zaheer Khan knocked down the nine pins. He was absolutely unplayable. During the first over of the day, he sent back Brad Haddin with a ripper when he was on 37. His middle and off stumps were uprooted. 
Clarke’s resistance
Michael Clarke played very fluently and contributed important 69 runs. While he was batting, the pitch assisted considerable movement and the bowlers were in full flow. Under such circumstances, his batting appeared full of concentration and intent. Along with Johnson, Clarke set up a partnership of 50 crucial runs. Johnson also batted sensibly for his 26 and popped a return catch to Amit Mishra. 
Teams which are accustomed of winning have a trick of grasping the momentum and never letting it fade. For example, such proceedings have been displayed by Australia for the past decade. India displayed an identical procedure in Mohali. Definitely, it has been the dominant side in the Test.
