Cricket: Australians dominant

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Marcus North hit an unbeaten 81 to help guide Australia to a commanding 384-5 at lunch on the second day of the second test against India yesterday.

North and Tim Paine (52 not out) shared a 128-run sixth-wicket partnership at M. Chinnaswamy stadium as the Australians dictated play in the first session.

After resuming at the overnight score of 285-5, North and Paine scored at will to produce 99 runs in 24 overs.