Harbhajan Singh and Dhoni looked to stay positive in the final session with quick running between the wickets and the odd sweep shot off the spinners.

Dhoni fell for a brilliant 55, brilliantly caught by Hussey off Krejza. The Indian captain's 81-ball knock included four boundaries and his 108-run partnership with Harbhajan had all but sealed the fate of the visitors.

Australia needing 382 to win have scored 13 for no loss at the end of the fourth day's play.