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Voges, Marsh run West Indies ragged

Australia opted to bat in the first Test and the openers - David Warner and Joe Burns - were barely threatened in the first hour of play  Getty Images
The hosts capitalised with an opening partnership of 75, led by Warner who eventually scored 64  Getty Images
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Shannon Gabriel provided West Indies with the first break, bowling Joe Burns out for 33  Getty Images
Jomel Warrican then prised out Warner and Steven Smith to leave Australia at a delicate 3 for 121 at lunch  Getty Images
When play resumed, Adam Voges led Australia to strength with a brisk innings  Getty Images
He found support from Shaun Marsh and by tea, the pair had stretched their partnership to 136 runs  Getty Images
Voges brought up his third Test century - a run-a-ball hundred - in the last over before tea as Australia finished the session at 3 for 257  Getty Images
After the break, the pair continued to build on their century partnership...  Getty Images
... And Shaun Marsh completed his third Test hundred  Getty Images
Voges went past 150 in the next over and by close of play was on 174 not out  Getty Images

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At stumps, the Voges-Marsh stand was worth 317 not out and Australia finished at a commanding 3 for 438  AFP
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