The Aussies lost the centurions Gilchrist and Hayden but did not loosen their grip on the match. Shane Warne batting at number eight resorted to some lusty hitting towards the end of the Aussie innings. Warne made 39 runs off just 37 balls with two big sixes and three boundaries. Australians made 349 runs off 73.2 overs in their first innings, giving themselves a good chance of going one up in the series.