David Warner scored his 10th Test match century to put Australia in a commanding position at tea on day one of the first Test against India at Adelaide.

Starting the session on 77 not out, the 28-year-old quickly found his rhythm once again with a series of boundaries, which took him into the nineties.

Warner edged slowly through the nineties, but he managed to score a single on 99 to bring up the century off 106 balls, which included 14 boundaries. The batsman raised his bat to the sky and looked to the heavens in memory of his friend Phil Hughes, who passed away last month.

Skipper Michael Clarke was also in imperious form as he scored a half-century off 69 deliveries with an array of shots around the wicket, while the 100 partnership between the duo soon followed.

However, after passing the 200-run mark, Clarke began to feel discomfort in his back and was forced to retire hurt on 60 and was replaced at the crease by Steve Smith.

Warner continued his assault despite Clarke's departure and he finished the session unbeaten on 131, while Smith notched a steady 17 to put the Baggy Greens in full control of the day at 238-2.