Yuvraj Singh (L) celebrates his score with teammate Sourav Ganguly in Bangalore

India's cricket team has scored 365-5 by the close of play on the first day of its third and final test match against Pakistan in Bangalore.

Yuvraj Singh and Sourav Ganguly both had centuries for the home side, with Singh blasting a career-best 169 runs while Ganguly had an unbeaten 125. Singh had 28 fours and a six in his time at the crease, while Ganguly hammered 20 fours.

Pakistani bowler Yasir Araft took three wickets while allowing 98 runs in 22 overs.

India last won a home series against Pakistan in 1979, but leads this series 1-0 after winning the first test by six wickets. The second test was a draw.

Some information for this report was provided by AFP, AP