Australia have continued their dominance against India in the fourth Test by reaching 538-5 at tea on day two.
Steven Smith's fine form hit another height earlier in the day as he recorded his fourth century of the series before departing for 117, but the hosts looked comfortable after resuming on 420-4 in the afternoon session.
The partnership between Shaun Marsh and Joe Burns added to India's misery in Sydney, with the former passing fifty for the second match in a row.
Burns followed his partner by reaching his half-century with a sweep for four, meaning that Australia's top six all passed 50 for the first time in Test cricket.
Marsh was dismissed for 73 when he edged Mohammed Shami to Wriddhiman Saha at slip, but the Indian seamer's joy was short-lived as Brad Haddin came to the crease to hit his first ball straight down the ground for six, much to the delight of the Australian supporters.
Australia are set to step up the run-rate in the final session after scoring 118 run in 29 overs in the afternoon, with Burns (52*) and Haddin (7*) resuming their partnership.
Callum Mulvihill
