Ranchi, March 19 (CRICKETNMORE): India declared their first innings at 603 for nine, taking a 152-run lead against Australia on the fourth day of the third cricket Test here on Sunday.

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Cheteshwar Pujara (202) and Wriddhiman Saha (117) shared a 199-run stand for the seventh wicket to propel India past Australia's first innings total of 451 all out.

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Opener Murali Vijay scored 82, while Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten at 54.

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