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Cheteshwar Pujara's century formed the backbone of a dominant Indian batting display before Australia's openers survived a few nervous overs as the home side reached eight without loss at the end of a scorching day two in the third Test on Thursday.
Marcus Harris was five not out, with Aaron Finch on three as Australia started their response to India's 443 for seven total, with the home bowlers made to toil until half an hour before stumps on a grudging Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) wicket.
"In context of the pitch there is uneven bounce, where stroke-making has not been easy - in that context 443 on the board. Virat Kohli is backing his bowlers, with the potent bowling attack that we have, 443 is good enough for Australia," former India cricketer Nikhil Chopra told India Today.
"With the state of the pitch, 443 on the board will put a lot of pressure on Australia," he added.
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