This is how the openers, middle order batsmen and lower-order batsmen of the two sides performed in the Melbourne Test. The middle-order of both sides had almost identical success or failure depending upon how you perceive it.It was the performance of the openers (and to some extent lower order) that made all the difference in the end.
Openers
Balls Runs Avg SR
Australia 448 288 72.00 50.89
India 247 40 10.00 16.19
Middle Order (3-7)
Balls Runs Avg SR
Australia 475 275 27.50 57.89
India 478 244 24.40 51.04
Lower Order (8-11)
Balls Runs Avg SR
Australia 183 99 33.00 54.09
India 163 52 8.66 31.90