India ended Day 2 of Boxing Day Test at 164/5 in 46 overs in their first innings, trailing Australia by 310 runs. India were reduced from 153/2 in 40.5 overs to 159/5 in 44.3 overs. Earlier in the day, India bowled Australia out for 474. Steve Smith top-scored for Australia in their first innings with 140 runs off 197 balls.