Cheteshwar Pujara produced yet another classy hundred and stitched a 170-run partnership with captain Virat Kohli (82) to put India in command against Australia on the second day of the third Test in Melbourne on Thursday.

Pujara hit his second century of the series. Kohli, who contributed a significant 82 off 204 balls, made a  declaration and finished India’s first innings at 443 for 7.

Rohit Sharma ended on 63 not out off 114 balls, inclusive of five fours, while Pat Cummins was the pick of the Australian bowlers, taking 3/72 in 34 overs.

At stumps, Australia were placed at 8 for no loss from 6 overs with openers Aaron Finch and Marcus Harris were both unbeaten on 3 and 5 respectively. India lead by 435 runs.