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.
Pioneers Dilip Sardesai and Farokh Engineer were eliminated by a swift Graham McKenzie after a strong opening. Following the loss of three wickets for 42, Ashok Mankad (74), who was elevated to the top of the order, and Pataudi (95), put on 146 runs, then a record partnership against Australia for the fourth wicket, after being dropped once each.