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Australia sets up 62-run lead over India, Nathan Lyon stars with five-wicket haul in second Test in Delhi

Nathan Lyon (right) finished with the outstanding figures of 5-67. (Getty Images: Robert Cianflone)

Australia has enjoyed its best day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, but the drama-packed second Test against India remains in the balance after a rollercoaster three sessions.

The tourists have a lead of 62 after going to stumps at 1-61, losing Usman Khawja (6) when forced to bat for a tricky 13 overs under lights at Arun Jaitely Stadium in Delhi.

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