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A clear Head leading the charge Australia makes short work of a modest, yet, tricky target

Rewarding approach: Travis Head seemed to have done his home work well as his assertive, unbeaten 49 shut the Indians out of the contest. | Photo Credit: R.V. MOORTHY With every stroke, the Indian shoulders drooped. The Australians were clinical and ruthless in their run chase. Despite losing Usman Khawaja early, Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne ensured that the target of 76 was surpassed 45 minutes before lunch.Labuschagne (28 n.o.) lofted R. Ashwin to the mid-wicket boundary to bring up a famous and comprehensive nine-wicket victory for Australia on the third day of the third Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, here, on Friday.The left-handed Head, focused and fearless, tore into the Indian bowling on this pitch for a 53-ball unbeaten 49. Job done: Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne...