Border Gavaskar Trophy 2003/04: An enthralling series and farewell to Steve Waugh

Second Test - Adelaide

Dravid played a match-winning knock of 233

The action shifted to Adelaide - a town synonymous with the legendary Don Bradman. Indians brought in Anil Kumble and Irfan Pathan as Harbhajan Singh who disappointed in the first Test and Zaheer who had a fitness issue, sat out.

With seagulls all around, Indians watched in awe as Ricky Ponting piled on the runs and scored 242. A scoreline of 85-4 after Australia scored 556 indicated Indians were in familiar circumstances once again - their backs against the wall.

The ever-reliable Rahul Dravid and the Very Very Special Laxman joined hands after beginning circumspectly and forged a three hundred run partnership- Dravid scoring a double century in the process.

Indians were back in the match after conceding a lead of only 33. An extraordinary bowling effort could have them a sniff at a victory and Ajit Agarkar provided just that - two wickets upfront and cleaning up the tail later, he finished with figures of 16.2-2-41-6.

With a target of 230 well within reach, Rahul Dravid was again in the thick of things as his half-century ensured India overcame their customary middle order collapses and chased down the target. The victory gave Indians the edge - the approach and the intent were clear - to play aggressively and win the series.