Australia were 259 for 5 against India at the end of the first day of the third test in Melbourne. At stumps, Skipper Steve Smith on 72 and Brad Haddin on 23, were at the crease. Earlier, Australia captain Steven Smith won the toss and sent his team in to bat. Australia are bidding to seal the four-match series 3-0 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground after winning the Adelaide and Brisbane tests, while India would be looking to avoid yet another overseas test series loss.