Openers Dilip Sardesai and Farokh Engineer lost their wickets to a quick Graham McKenzie after a good start. Having lost three wickets for 42, Ashok Mankad (74), who was promoted up the order, and Pataudi (95), put on 146 runs, then a record stand against Australia for the fourth wicket, after being dropped once each.
Initiators Dilip Sardesai and Farokh Engineer were dismissed by a swift Graham McKenzie after a strong beginning. Following the loss of three wickets for 42, Ashok Mankad (74), who was elevated up the order, and Pataudi (95), put on 146 runs, then a record partnership against Australia for the fourth wicket, after being dropped once each.