Sachin Tendulkar displayed his batting class with a marathon unbeaten 191 as India restored balance in the second and final cricket Test against Australia at Bangalore today. Tendulkar notched up his 49th Test century and found able support from opener Murali Vijay 139 as the hosts reached a comfortable 435 for five in their first innings at stumps on day three in reply to Australia's 478. Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni 11 was giving Tendulkar company at stumps. India is still trailing by 43 runs.Tendulkar and Vijay, who scored his maiden Test century, were involved in a record 308-run partnership for the third wicket which laid the foundation of India's spirited reply. Vijay hit 139 runs off 310 balls with 14 fours and two sixes. Tendulkar, who is now approaching his sixth double ton, has so far struck 20 fours and two sixes in his 319-ball knock. Sachin played a virtual sheet anchor role to guide India not only to a safe position but from where they can push for a 2-0 series win.The batsmen out were Murali Vijay, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Pujara and Suresh Raina. For Australia Johnson took three wickets while Hilfenhaus and Clarke one each.