India finished on a strong note with skipper Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja taking them to 226/5 and extend lead to 49 runs at tea on the second day of the series in Nagpur on Friday.
Rohit achieved his first century as Test captain. Overall its his 9th century of Test career.
The third session started on a good note for Australia as they got rid of Rohit in the very first over after tea.
Despite wickets falling at regular intervals at the other end, Rohit continued batting with composure to bring up a hard-fought century, his ninth in the format.
Off-spinner Todd Murphy (4/59) continued to impress in his debut game as he sent Virat Kohli (12) packing, who fell off the first ball of the second session.
Veteran spinner Nathan Lyon (1/81) then accounted for debutant Suryakumar Yadav (8).
But Rohit joined forces with Ravindra Jadeja (34 not out) to extend India's lead.
Brief Scores:
Australia 1st innings: 177 all out in 63.5 overs.
India 1st innings: 226 for 5 in 80 overs (Rohit Sharma batting 118, Ravindra Jadeja batting 34; Todd Murphy 4/59).
(With PTI inputs)