In the second Cricket against Australia at Brisbane, India were well placed on the opening day today. Electing to bat after winning the toss, India were 311 for four in their first innings, with Ajinkya Rahane on 75 and Rohit Sharma on 26 at the crease. Earlier, opener Murali Vijay recorded a fluent 144, his fifth Test century, and also the fourth against Australia. Meanwhile, the hosts were today dealt a blow as their all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will not bowl again in the remainder of the Test due to a hamstring injury.