The Australians will start their Ashes defense at the Gabba in Brisbane from December 8-12 and, after a three-day break, continue with a day-night test in Adelaide.
Resuming at 300/6, India lost the wicket of Axar Patel very early in the day as was out stumped against off-spinner Moeen Ali and went back to the dressing room after scoring 5 off 14.
On Sunday, Root played a 186-run knock, with the help of 18 boundaries, during England's first innings in the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium.
Pant achieved the feat on the final day of the ongoing Test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). India made a clever move on the fifth day as they promoted Pant up in the order after skipper Ajinkya Rahane
India were all out for just 36 runs in their second innings despite taking a 53-run first innings lead. Former cricketers took to twitter to show their shock over the innings.
India, who began at the overnight score of nine for one, had a nightmarish start when they lost four wickets at the team total of 15 and then four runs later at 19 lost their sixth wicket in the form of skipper Virat Kohli.
Speaking ahead of the start of the game, Border heaped praises on the youngster. “He’s an exciting young talent. What I like about him is that he has backed his potential with performance.