Bangalore: A solid 99-run opening partnership between Shane Watson and Simon Katich, followed by skipper Ricky Ponting's patient 77 helped Australia reach 285 for five on the first day of second and final cricket Test against India here today.
Coverage: India vs Australia Ponting, who adorned his 147-ball innings with 12 fours, also became Australia's leading run scorer against India in Test cricket, overtaking Matthew Hayden, who had scored 1,888 between 2001 and 2008.
Marcus North (43) and Tim Paine (8) remained unbeaten when the day's proceedings had to be stopped due to bad light after 85.5 overs.
Text: PTIImages: APIn Image: Australia's Simon Katich, right, and Shane Watson, left, watch India's Murali Vijay stop the ball during the first day of their second test match
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