Steve Smith played another master-class innings with his batting, by knocking in 178 unbeaten runs to help Australia score a commanding total of 451. Glenn Maxwell also scored a century (104), to remember for, who vindicated the decision to add him to the team, with a maiden Test century.

India's reply with the bat was near perfect. KL Rahul continued his good run, but wasted another opportunity to convert good start as he departed after making 67. Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara played out the remaining seven plus overs to take India to stumps at 120 for 1, still trailing to Australia by 331 runs.