Adelaide, Dec 9 (PTI) India consolidated their position reaching 260 for 5 in the second innings at lunch on the fourth day of first Test against Australia on Sunday.

India now extended their overall lead to 275 runs.

Cheteshwar Pujara scored 71 while vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane is batting on 57. Rohit Sharma once again failed getting out for 1.

Nathan Lyon picked 3 for 92 in 36 overs.

Brief Scores: India 250 and 260/5 (Cheteshwar Pujara 71, Ajinkya Rahane 57 batting, KL Rahul 44, Nathan Lyon 3/92).

Australia 1st Innings 235.

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