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Australia post huge total at close of day two against India

Steve Smith's century helps Australia post an impressive first-innings total of 572-7 against India at the end of day two of the final Test in Sydney.

Australia have piled the pressure on opponents India in the final Test in Sydney by ending day two on 572-7.

Aussie skipper Steve Smith recorded his fourth century of the series earlier in the day to rack up the runs for his side, before being sent packing for 117.

Having reached tea at 538-5, Joe Burns and Brad Haddins (9*) returned to the crease for the final session, with the former being well caught by Rahul Sharma in the deep for 58 off 114 balls.

Ryan Harris added 25 off nine balls before Australia declared, which allowed India to begin their reply. It was tough going for the tourists at the Sydney Cricket Ground as they took 71-1, with in-form opener Murali Vijay being lost for a duck on the third ball to left-arm paceman Mitchell Starc.

Lokesh Rahul (31) and Rohit Sharma (40) ended the session intact, meanwhile, and will look to close down Australia's heavy total when play resumes tonight.

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Mitch Marsh of Australia and Mitchell Johnson of Australia embrace as Marsh hits the winning runs to win the test during day four of the 2nd Test match between Australia and India at The Gabba on December 20, 2014
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