Nye claimed the Academy team -- virtually a Queensland state second eleven -- had scored a moral victory in the three-day clash at Allan Border Field.

"They are going to have to go to the next notch up for the Aussies because the Australian team don't give you an inch to move," he said.

"We worked out we probably didn't lose a single session in this match. We felt we were pretty much on top."

The game was called off 30 minutes early with India 121 for four wickets in their second innings after they had been set a victory target of 305 from a minimum of 60 overs.

The tourists made no attempt to hammer the runs, preferring instead to use the time to hone their skills for the first Test starting at the 'Gabba Ground here in three days.

Earlier in the day, Queensland Academy batsman Lee Carseldine tormented the Indian bowling again, adding 109 not out to the 112 he smacked in the first knock.

The dynamic left-hander -- unable to find a place in Queensland's senior side -- punished the bowling in thrilling fashion.

His efforts allowed the Academy to reach 208 for six wickets by lunch when they declared.

Far from looking for a victory, India appeared at one stage to be in danger of defeat as they slumped to 32 for three wickets in the second session.

Paceman Joe Dawes removed Virender Sehwag for just four when he trapped the opener in front.

This was the signal for India to shut up shop, with just 24 runs coming in their first hour at the crease.

India lost Akash Chopra (11) and Deep Dasgupta (8) on either side of the drinks break.

It brought captain Saurav Ganguly to the crease and he steadied the ship with Sadagoppan Ramesh.

Ganguly was caught by Nye off the bowling of off-spinner Chris Simpson for 35 in the dreary, abbreviated last session. Ramesh was left unbeaten on 37 with Rahul Dravid not out on 20.

The Indians announced that they will be joined Tuesday by former Australian fast bowler Bruce Reid, who has been signed up as the team's bowling coach.