India`s nemesis Travis Head (103 batting) scored his second successive century of the series while Steve Smith laboured to an unbeaten 65 as Australia took control of the second day`s proceedings, reaching 234 for 3 at tea in third Test here on Sunday.
The duo added 159 runs for the unbroken fourth wicket stand as Indian bowlers hardly looked penetrative during the wicket-less second session.
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This is Head`s ninth Test hundred and third against India. It came off just 115 balls with 13 boundaries to his credit. Smith on the other hand hit six boundaries.
Jasprit Bumrah (2/51) and Nitish Reddy (1/33) got three wickets in the first couple of hours but success eluded the visitors in the post lunch session.
Brief Scores: Australia 1st Innings 234 for 3 (Travis Head 103 batting, Steve Smith 65 batting; Jasprit Bumrah 2/51, Nitish Reddy 1/33) vs India.
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