But West Indies, 1-0 down in the series, face a fight to save the game.

Australia began the day on 35-0 and quickly took the game away from West Indies, who were desperate for early wickets at Kensington Oval in Barbados.

They were 163-0 at lunch and Jacques was first to reach his hundred, driving left-arm spinner Sulieman Benn through extra-cover for four.

Katich then went to three figures with a mis-timed hook off Jerome Taylor, before the partnership ended when Fidel Edwards had him caught behind.

Australia captain Ricky Ponting was dropped on 18 by Edwards off Benn, but he only added another 21 before he was caught at mid-wicket off Daren Powell.

West Indies struck again before the close of play when Hussey, who had made 18, was caught at leg-slip off Benn, who toiled away for 1-107 from his 36 overs.

Australia lead the three-Test series after they won the opening Test at Sabina Park in the Jamaica capital of Kingston by 95 runs.