Cricket-Australia 259-5 v India, third test - close

MELBOURNE, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Australia were 259 for five wickets at the close of day one of the third test against India in Melbourne on Friday. Australia captain Steven Smith won the toss and opted to bat. Australia: 259-5 (C. Rogers 57, S. Watson 52, S. Smith 72 not out) v India (Compiled by Ian Ransom; Editing by John O'Brien)