India clinch record win over sorry Australians

Ricky Ponting was forced to admit his team had been outplayed in every department after Australia suffered a crushing defeat in the Second Test against India in Mohali today.

The Aussies lost their five remaining wickets on the final morning to be bowled out for 195 and lose by a record 320 runs. India's previous biggest winning run margin in Tests was 280 against South Africa in Kanpur 12 years ago.

It was only Australia's second defeat in 28 Tests since their 2-1 loss in the 2005 Ashes series against England. Both reverses have come against India.

"We were outplayed," said Australia captain Ponting. "In batting, bowling and probably in fielding as well.

"Right from the first morning India were aggressive and took the momentum away from us. We've been under pressure and fighting from the start. They deserved to win."

The Aussies resumed on 141 for five but any hope they had of avoiding going 1-0 down in the four-match series disappeared when left-arm paceman Zaheer Khan grabbed three wickets in four balls. Khan struck in the first over of the day by knocking back Brad Haddin's off stump before the wicketkeeper had added to his overnight score of 37.