Aaron Finch and Marcus Harris were already padding up before Mitchell Starc even had a chance to clean his spikes as Australia took no time in claiming the remaining Indian wicket on day two.
After a jaw-dropping Pat Cummins run-out that put an end to play on day one, Josh Hazlewood got the home side off to a perfect start as he dismissed Mohammed Shami on the very first delivery on day two.
It wasn't Hazlewood's best effort but it got the job done with Shami edging a wayward shot down the leg side straight into the hands of Tim Paine, leaving India on 250 runs after their first bout.
OUT! Well ... that didn't take long.
— 7 Cricket (@7Cricket) December 7, 2018
India all out for 250, and the Australian reply to come #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/vgGjZed1en
But the gods favoured both teams as India hit back with the dismissal of Aaron Finch on the third ball of their innings through a Ishan Sharma peach.
MORE: Pakistan v New Zealand: Kiwis assume control despite historic Yasir Shah milestone
Looking to get on the offensive, Finch slightly inside-edged a cover drive straight onto his stumps, sending fears of another batting collapse across the nation.
OUT! Ishant makes a mess of Finch's stumps #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/AJ9xGPQ2Hb
— 7 Cricket (@7Cricket) December 7, 2018
On the other end of the pitch, Marcus Harris kicked off his Test career in style with a cruisy three runs off his first ball to ease the nerves.
The debutant's family were in tears over his second highlight in the baggy green, previously taking a catch to dismiss Rohit Sharma on Thursday.
A proud moment for the Harris family 🤗#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/OHH569I9R7
— 7 Cricket (@7Cricket) December 7, 2018
