Australia reached 347 for four at lunch on the second day of the series-deciding fourth Test against India on Friday.
Resuming at 255 for 4, opener Usman Khawaja continued to bat with determination, reaching 150 while Cameron Green (95) too inched closer to a hundred as the duo added another 92 runs to consolidate Australia's position.
The two were at the crease when the umpires called lunch.
The Indian bowlers had a tough time in the morning session as they returned wicketless.
Brief Scores:
Australia first innings: 347 for 4 in 119 overs (Usman Khawaja 150 not out, Cameron Green 95 not out; Mohammed Shami 2/84).
