India skipper Virat Kohli slams 25th Test ton before Australia stretch lead to 175 on Day 3 at Perth
Australia reached 132/4 at stumps on Day 3, stretching their lead to 175, having restricted India to 283 in their first innings earlier in the day.
Virat Kohli raises his bat after slamming his 25th Test century. AP
Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane walk out to to ground to resume India's innings from their overnight score of 172/3. AP
Peter Handscomb celebrates with teammates after collecting a low catch to dismiss Virat Kohli. AP
Rishabh Pant chipped in with a 50-ball 36 to guide India to 283. AP
Nathan Lyon was the pick of the Australian bowlers with figures of 5/67. AP
Aaron Finch retires hurt after being struck on his finger by a short ball from Mohammed Shami. AP
Virat Kohli urges the Perth crowd to make some noise on Day 3. AP
Mohammed Shami and Virat Kohli celebrate the dismissal of Travis Head in the evening session on the third day. AP
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