The opening pair of Justin Langer and Matthew Hayden get Australia off to a typically solid start

As the session progresses, Hayden is felled by Andrew Caddick but he still goes on to make 53 by lunch

Craig White is left on the ground as another Australian shot flashes away for four soon after the interval

Matthew Hayden takes a bow as he completes his 12th Test century just over an hour into the second session

Justin Langer smashes a massive six off the bowling of Richard Dawson to claim his first century of the series

Dawson sees his best efforts turned into boundaries before White removes Ricky Ponting just before tea

Captain Steve Waugh answers his critics, reaching 50 at almost a run a ball, leaving Australia on 356-3 at close