India had Ajinkya Rahane to thank for after being reduced to 25/3, but the focus now will be on Pant to take India to a formidable total.
Stumps, Day 1: Australia 179 (Labuschagne 74, Warner 61; Archer 6/45) vs England.
Stumps, Day 1: Sri Lanka 85/2 (Karunaratne 49*; de Grandhomme 1/14) vs New Zealand.
The 1st Test between West Indies and India will be played at the Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.
Only 7 Tests have been played at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. West Indies have won 3 and lost 1, but that defeat came against India – in the latter's only outing here.
The third Test of the 2019 Ashes will commence on August 22 at Headingley, Leeds.
India and West Indies will clash in their first ever World Test Championship encounter, knowing victory comes with 60 huge points.
With 355 Test wickets, Lyon is tied with Lillee at third spot on the list of all-time wicket takers for Australia. Lillee and Lyon are behind only Warne (708) and McGrath (563).
England impressed in the second Test at Lord’s, but Australia still lead the series and victory is imperative for the home side.
Australia suffer Smith blow; Sreesanth’s life-ban reduced; and Dananjaya is reported for suspect action.