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Captain Ricky Ponting led from the front with a brilliant century to help Australia reach 254 for four at close on the opening day of the first Test against India at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore on Thursday.

Zaheer Khan though spoiled Australia’s day when he dismissed Michael Clarke (11) leg before wicket in the final over.

He also claimed a wicket in the first over of the day, when he had Matthew Hayden caught behind for 0.

But the day belonged to Ponting, who registered his maiden Test century on Indian soil. The 33-year-old right hander delighted the fans with a brilliant 123, which included 13 boundaries in 243 deliveries.

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