Mohali: A buoyant India's march to achieve their best-ever result in a Test series against Australia was halted, as washes out first day play due to heavy downpour on Thursday.
India, who have never won more than two Tests in a single series against the team from Down Under, are leading the four-match series 2-0 after convincing victories in the last two outings in Chennai and Hyderabad.
And given Australia's meek surrenders in both Chennai and Hyderabad, there is a high possibility of the visitors being whitewashed by the hosts, who have so far been confidence personified under the leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
The weather Gods, however, could come in the way of what Dhoni and his men would love to achieve, especially against an opponent who had thrashed them the last time they crossed swords, albeit in Australia.
Seeking to clinch the series, India lead the four-match rubber 2-0 after convincing victories in Chennai and Hyderabad.