`` The Perth pitch had been described as a `` Green Monster '' by local media earlier this week , and India 's formidable batting line-up performed -- once again this series -- with a timidity far below their stature . Australia take control on opening day of the third Test against India in Perth . Tourists collapse to 148 in first innings before Australia are 149 - 0 at stumps . Opening batsman David Warner matches the fourth - fastest century in Test history . WACA Park curator defends his staff over pre - match drinking on Sunday .
Australia take control on opening day of the third Test against India in Perth . Tourists collapse to 148 in first innings before Australia are 149 - 0 at stumps . Opening batsman David Warner matches the fourth - fastest century in Test history . WACA Park curator defends his staff over pre - match drinking on Sunday .