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Summary Australia scored 277-6 at stumps on the first day of the first cricket test against India.
Australia were 277 for six at the close of the opening day of the first Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday after winning the toss.Brad Haddin was not out 21 with Peter Siddle on 34.Debutant opener Ed Cowan batted through the opening two sessions to put Australia in a handy position.Cowan, who showed steely patience and a willingness to leave the ball, batted for 238 minutes and faced 149 balls with seven boundaries.
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