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India vs Australia Highlights, Brisbane Weather Forecast, 3rd Test Day 4: India avoid follow-on, reach 252/9 at stumps against Australia
India vs Australia Live Score, 3rd Test Day 4: India avoided the follow-on, reaching 252/9 before bad light ended day four of the third Test against Australia on Tuesday. KL Rahul (84) and Ravindra Jadeja (77) led a valiant fightback, with Akash Deep's unbeaten 27 off 31 adding crucial late runs. India still trail by 193 runs. Pat Cummins (4/80) and Mitchell Starc (3/83) were Australia's standout bowlers, while Nathan Lyon chipped in with one wicket. Earlier, Rahul and Jadeja added 67 runs after resuming at 51/4, steadying the innings following skipper Rohit Sharma's early dismissal. The five-match series remains tied at 1-1, with a decisive final day ahead.
08:10 (IST) Dec 17
IND vs AUS Live Score: Smith takes a stunner to dismiss Rahul - Watch
07:59 (IST) Dec 17
India vs Australia Live Score: FOUR!
Good shot! Ravindra Jadeja (33*) hits another brilliant shot to score a four off Nathan Lyon. Jadeja lunged right forward again and reached out before dragging it through to deep square leg with a sweep.
India 156/6 in 44.2 overs
India 156/6 in 44.2 overs
07:48 (IST) Dec 17
IND vs AUS Live Score: OUT! Rahul falls
BIG WICKET! A stunning catch from Steve Smith at slip ends KL Rahul's stay in the middle. Nathan Lyon gives Australia a major breakthrough by dismissing the set Rahul. The India batter missed a good chance to score a hundred today, falling for 84 off 139 balls. Rahul hit eight fours during his knock, and added a valuable 67 runs for the sixth wicket with Ravindra Jadeja.
What a catch from Smith!
India 141/6 in 42.3 overs
What a catch from Smith!
India 141/6 in 42.3 overs
07:36 (IST) Dec 17
India vs Australia Live Score: Rahul, Jadeja solid in the middle
KL Rahul (82*) and Ravindra Jadeja (23*) are doing a great job at the moment, milking runs regularly. Four runs off Mitchell Starc in the over. Boundaries are also coming at regular intervals for India. The partnership is frustrating Australia, who were hoping for another India collapse today.
India 136/5 after 40 overs
India 136/5 after 40 overs
07:21 (IST) Dec 17
IND vs AUS Live Score: FOUR!
BOOM! India are getting regular boundaries at the moment. Ravindra Jadeja (22*) slapped it through cover-point for a four off Nathan Lyon. It was a short and turning away wide outside off delivery from the spinner.
India 130/5 in 36.5 overs
India 130/5 in 36.5 overs
07:16 (IST) Dec 17
India vs Australia Live Score: 50 runs stand!
Ravindra Jadeja (17*) brings up 50-run partnership with KL Rahul (77*) with a two off Mitchell Starc. The duo took 73 balls to reach the milestone. Good one for India so far, but they need much more at this stage.
India 125/5 in 35.3 overs
India 125/5 in 35.3 overs
07:10 (IST) Dec 17
IND vs AUS Live Score: FOUR!
Classy! Ravindra Jadeja (14*) punches it straight down the ground for a four off Pat Cummins. Nicely played. Travis Head chased it till the boundary ropes but couldn't stop it.
India 122/5 in 34.4 overs
India 122/5 in 34.4 overs
06:57 (IST) Dec 17
India vs Australia Live Score: FOUR!
SHOT! Ravindra Jadeja (10*) sweeps it hard for a four off Nathan Lyon towards deep square leg boundary. Good shot from the all-rounder.
India 109/5 in 31.5 overs
India 109/5 in 31.5 overs
06:54 (IST) Dec 17
IND vs AUS Live Score: Play resumes...
Players are coming out to restart the proceedings after the rain delay.
India 105/5 in 30.5 overs
India 105/5 in 30.5 overs
06:51 (IST) Dec 17
India vs Australia Live Score: Play to resume at 6:55am IST
06:49 (IST) Dec 17
IND vs AUS Live Score: UPDATE on Josh Hazlewood
Josh Hazlewood reported calf awareness in this morning’s warmup. He will be taken for scans to assess the injury. Any updates will be shared in due course.
Hazlewood managed just one over before leaving the field raising concerns of recurrence of side issue.
Hazlewood managed just one over before leaving the field raising concerns of recurrence of side issue.
06:43 (IST) Dec 17
India vs Australia Live Score: Rain has stopped
Umpires are out on the ground and are having a chat with the groundstaff. The rain has stopped at the Gabba. The action should start soon.
The covers are coming off as we speak. We can see some patches of blue sky too.
The covers are coming off as we speak. We can see some patches of blue sky too.
06:32 (IST) Dec 17
IND vs AUS Live Score: Rain arrives at Gabba
Oh No! The dreaded rain has arrived at the Gabba. The players are walking off the field and the covers are coming in. The first rain break of the many forecast for the day.
KL Rahul (68*) and Ravindra Jadeja (6*) are rebuilding the Indian innings in the middle. The duo has added 31 runs, off 45 balls, for the sixth wicket so far for India.
India 105/5 in 30.5 overs
KL Rahul (68*) and Ravindra Jadeja (6*) are rebuilding the Indian innings in the middle. The duo has added 31 runs, off 45 balls, for the sixth wicket so far for India.
India 105/5 in 30.5 overs
06:23 (IST) Dec 17
India vs Australia Live Score: 100 comes up for India
KL Rahul (64*) brings up India's 100 with a single off Mitchell Marsh. India need a big partnership from the duo in the middle to have a chance to salvage a draw at the Gabba.
India 100/5 in 29 overs
India 100/5 in 29 overs
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06:17 (IST) Dec 17
IND vs AUS Live Score: Captain dismissing an opposition captain most times in Tests
5 - Ted Dexter by Richie Benaud
5 - Sunil Gavaskar by Imran Khan
4 - Gulabrai Ramchand by Richie Benaud
4 - Clive Lloyd by Kapil Dev
4 - Peter May by Richie Benaud
4 - Rohit Sharma by Pat Cummins
5 - Sunil Gavaskar by Imran Khan
4 - Gulabrai Ramchand by Richie Benaud
4 - Clive Lloyd by Kapil Dev
4 - Peter May by Richie Benaud
4 - Rohit Sharma by Pat Cummins
06:14 (IST) Dec 17
India vs Australia Live Score: First innings batting averages in 2024/25 season
Virat Kohli -- 9.12 (Highest 47)
Rohit Sharma -- 8.85 (Highest 23)
Rohit Sharma -- 8.85 (Highest 23)
06:10 (IST) Dec 17
IND vs AUS Live Score: FOUR!
Another boundary for KL Rahul. Josh Hazlewood starts his spell with a gentle loosener, short and wide of off-stump. Rahul reaches out and cuts it in front of square to get a four towards the point boundary.
India 92/5 in 26.1 overs
India 92/5 in 26.1 overs
06:08 (IST) Dec 17
India vs Australia Live Score: How India lost Rohit Sharma today - Watch
05:58 (IST) Dec 17
IND vs AUS Live Score: FIFTY for KL Rahul
Fifty No.17 for KL Rahul. The batter reaches the landmark, off 85 balls, with a three off Mitchell Starc. He hits six fours so far and holds one end for India in the middle. India need a big knock from him today.
India 81/5 in 24.3 overs
India 81/5 in 24.3 overs
05:51 (IST) Dec 17
India vs Australia Live Score: OUT! Rohit Sharma falls
Edged & Gone! Big breakthrough for Australia. Skipper Pat Cummins finally gets his man, forcing an edge off his counterpart Rohit Sharma (10 off 27 balls). It takes the hosts almost 30 minutes to get a wicket today but they have the chance to wrap up Indian innings quickly now.
A loose shot from the Indian captain. Probing line and length from Cummins, pitched up just outside off to draw Rohit forward. With the feet rooted to the crease, Rohit only managed a thin edge, straight into the gloves of Alex Carey
India 74/5 in 23.3 overs
A loose shot from the Indian captain. Probing line and length from Cummins, pitched up just outside off to draw Rohit forward. With the feet rooted to the crease, Rohit only managed a thin edge, straight into the gloves of Alex Carey
India 74/5 in 23.3 overs
05:48 (IST) Dec 17
IND vs AUS Live Score: Good one for India
A three and a lucky four as India collected 8 runs off Mitchell Starc in the over. KL Rahul (45*) started with an off-side drive and ran three runs. Next delivery, Rohti Sharma (10*) got a lucky four off an inside edge.
India 74/4 in 23 overs
India 74/4 in 23 overs
05:41 (IST) Dec 17
India vs Australia Live Score: Rohit's first boundary
BOOM! Rohit Sharma (5*) opens his boundary count with a confident drive behind square on the off-side. A wide half-volley from Pat Cummins, and Rohit opens his bat and drives it to the point boundary. Nicely played!
India 66/4 in 21.3 overs
India 66/4 in 21.3 overs
05:38 (IST) Dec 17
IND vs AUS Live Score: First boundary of the day
FOUR! KL Rahul (40*) hits the first boundary of the day. An overpitched delivery wide of off stump from Mitchell Starc, Rahul leaned across, used the pace on the ball and then steered it backward of square on the off-side for a boundary. GOOD SHOT!
India 60/4 in 20.5 overs
India 60/4 in 20.5 overs
05:34 (IST) Dec 17
India vs Australia Live Score: Maiden Over!
0 0 0 0 0 0 - Pat Cummins with another good over for Australia. Asked a lot of questions to KL Rahul, who even copped a blow on his body in it.
India 55/4 after 20 overs
India 55/4 after 20 overs
05:31 (IST) Dec 17
IND vs AUS Live Score: Steve Smith gives KL Rahul a life - Watch
05:23 (IST) Dec 17
India vs Australia Live Score: DROPPED! Rahul survives
What a dramatic start to the day. Steve Smith drops a regulation catch at second slip to give KL Rahul, on 33, a life off the first delivery of the day from Pat Cummins. Australia skipper starts with a short of length delivery which was climbing across from the batter, but Rahul pokes it to get the outside edge. It could have been a perfect start for the hosts.
India 51/4 in 17.1 overs
India 51/4 in 17.1 overs
05:20 (IST) Dec 17
IND vs AUS Live Score: Here we go... Day 4 action begins at Gabba
All the players are in the middle to start the proceedings on a sunny morning at the Gabba.
KL Rahul on strike. Pat Cummins with the ball for Australia.
India 51/4 after 17 overs
KL Rahul on strike. Pat Cummins with the ball for Australia.
India 51/4 after 17 overs
05:16 (IST) Dec 17
India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 4 Live Score: Sunny morning at Gabba
It sounds like a perfect day for cricket, with mostly sunny conditions and only a slight chance of interruptions from isolated showers. This could indeed be advantageous for the hosts, as they’ll likely have plenty of playtime to press their advantage. The sunny weather might also dry up any moisture in the pitch, potentially making it a better day for batting. Bowlers, however, may need to work hard to find movement if the sun stays out for long stretches.
05:13 (IST) Dec 17
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 4 Live: More stats from Virat Kohli's recent struggles
05:10 (IST) Dec 17
Dangle the carrot outside off-stump, Virat Kohli will go for it and end up nicking to either the wicketkeeper or the extended slip cordon. There will be days when he will play and miss but more often than not, the ball ends up finding the edge of the bat.
For many, the channel outside off remains that 'corridor of uncertainty' but it has now become a certainty when the bowlers stand on top of their run up. A certainty that he will go after it. A certainty he will rarely shoulder arms. A certainty that he will look to plant the front foot and look for that drive through the covers region.
The shutterbugs lock their focus for the perfect shot but the frame off late has belonged to the bowler. Kohli has found different ways to react - look of disbelief, a wry smile, shake of the head - to similar modes of dismissals but he has failed to do anything differently to avoid those, and Monday was no different.
For many, the channel outside off remains that 'corridor of uncertainty' but it has now become a certainty when the bowlers stand on top of their run up. A certainty that he will go after it. A certainty he will rarely shoulder arms. A certainty that he will look to plant the front foot and look for that drive through the covers region.
The shutterbugs lock their focus for the perfect shot but the frame off late has belonged to the bowler. Kohli has found different ways to react - look of disbelief, a wry smile, shake of the head - to similar modes of dismissals but he has failed to do anything differently to avoid those, and Monday was no different.
05:04 (IST) Dec 17
India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 4 Live Score: Virat Kohli's horrid first-innings run in 2024
05:02 (IST) Dec 17
Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh acknowledged on Monday that his gully fielding position causes him considerable anxiety, particularly due to Cameron Green's stellar reputation in that spot.
With Green absent from the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy due to a spine injury, Marsh has adapted to the role adequately, as evidenced by his spectacular catch to dismiss Shubman Gill during the third day of the Third Test in Brisbane.
"Yeah, I think since I've come back into the Test team, fielding at gully is probably when I feel the most nervous because Green is likely to go down as one of the best ever. If you drop one there, you're always compared to him," Marsh stated at the post-day press conference.
With Green absent from the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy due to a spine injury, Marsh has adapted to the role adequately, as evidenced by his spectacular catch to dismiss Shubman Gill during the third day of the Third Test in Brisbane.
"Yeah, I think since I've come back into the Test team, fielding at gully is probably when I feel the most nervous because Green is likely to go down as one of the best ever. If you drop one there, you're always compared to him," Marsh stated at the post-day press conference.
04:59 (IST) Dec 17
We have 11 players, it's not like that. I don't look at it that I have to do extra (work). As I said, we are a new team, a lot of new players have come into the side. We have to be considerate and give them that cushion that they will learn from experience. Nobody is born with all the experiences, nobody is born with all the skills. You keep learning, you keep finding new ways (and) you keep learning about your own game. I always find different challenges very interesting. Because in the Test match that we played in Perth, the wicket was different. (At) Adelaide (with the) pink ball (was) different, the wicket behaved different, the ball behaved differently. Here it is a little different because the wicket is at a level and the run-up is low. In India we are not used to that.
Jasprit Bumrah
04:59 (IST) Dec 17
India's dismal show in the ongoing Brisbane Test after a one-sided defeat in Adelaide has come under the scanner, but the team's vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah said they can't be "pointing fingers at each other", especially when the team is going through "transition".
Bumrah has been carrying the weight of the team on his shoulders in a one-man show that has seen him taking 18 wickets so far in the five-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy.
On day three of the Gabba Test in Brisbane, Bumrah completed a six-wicket haul to keep the visitors alive in the rain-hit third match of the series, which is currently level at 1-1. But the Indian batters continued to disappoint, slipping to 51 for 4 in response to Australia's first-innings total of 445, thanks to centuries by Travis Head (152) and Steve Smith (101).
Bumrah has been carrying the weight of the team on his shoulders in a one-man show that has seen him taking 18 wickets so far in the five-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy.
On day three of the Gabba Test in Brisbane, Bumrah completed a six-wicket haul to keep the visitors alive in the rain-hit third match of the series, which is currently level at 1-1. But the Indian batters continued to disappoint, slipping to 51 for 4 in response to Australia's first-innings total of 445, thanks to centuries by Travis Head (152) and Steve Smith (101).
04:57 (IST) Dec 17
When things don't go your way, frustration tends to creep in. This is exactly what happened with Rohit Sharma, as the Indian captain was seen losing his cool on Day 3 of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane on Monday.
As Australia frustrated India at the start of play, Rohit appeared visibly unhappy with pacer Akash Deep after he bowled a wayward delivery.
In the 114th over of Australia's innings, Akash's delivery landed outside the pitch, prompting Rishabh Pant to make a crucial effort to prevent it from reaching the boundary for four byes.
Rohit, visibly annoyed with Akash, shouted, "Abbe, sar mein kuch hai?". His remarks, caught on the stump mic, had the commentators in splits.
As Australia frustrated India at the start of play, Rohit appeared visibly unhappy with pacer Akash Deep after he bowled a wayward delivery.
In the 114th over of Australia's innings, Akash's delivery landed outside the pitch, prompting Rishabh Pant to make a crucial effort to prevent it from reaching the boundary for four byes.
Rohit, visibly annoyed with Akash, shouted, "Abbe, sar mein kuch hai?". His remarks, caught on the stump mic, had the commentators in splits.
04:57 (IST) Dec 17
Legendary Australian batter Matthew Hayden on Monday offered struggling Indian skipper Rohit Sharma a unique piece of advice to regain his lost form — a simple two-word mantra.
The former Australian opener emphasised the importance of maintaining energy and intent under pressure, suggesting that Rohit use these "trigger words" as mental cues to stay composed and confident at the crease.
With Rohit facing scrutiny over inconsistent performances, Hayden's advice serves as a reminder that sometimes, the key to revival lies in simplifying the mental approach.
"When I think of Rohit Sharma, I think of a free-scoring batsman. You look at those double hundreds in one-day cricket, his magnificence in the short formats" Hayden told Star Sports.
The former Australian opener emphasised the importance of maintaining energy and intent under pressure, suggesting that Rohit use these "trigger words" as mental cues to stay composed and confident at the crease.
With Rohit facing scrutiny over inconsistent performances, Hayden's advice serves as a reminder that sometimes, the key to revival lies in simplifying the mental approach.
"When I think of Rohit Sharma, I think of a free-scoring batsman. You look at those double hundreds in one-day cricket, his magnificence in the short formats" Hayden told Star Sports.
04:54 (IST) Dec 17
IND vs AUS Live Score: Mitchell Marsh after Day 3 action
"Yeah, I think since I've come back into the Test team, fielding at gully is probably when I feel the most nervous because Green is likely to go down as one of the best ever. If you drop one there, you're always compared to him. Any time I can do something like that -- I probably didn't even need to dive, to be fair -- but I thought it had a bit of a moment, and it is a fun team. It's a great team to be a part of. So, yeah, I like fielding there, but honestly, being at square leg is just as good." - Mitchell Marsh
04:53 (IST) Dec 17
India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 4 Live Score: 'Partly Sunny'
Good News from Brisbane - No rain currently. Just 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the Day 4 action, the current Brisbane weather says 'Partly Sunny'. Hope it holds on for the rest of the day.
04:49 (IST) Dec 17
Former Indian cricket coach Ravi Shastri has publicly supported former England cricketer Isa Guha following her apology for a comment made during the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match at The Gabba. Guha’s comment sparked discussions about unconscious bias and cultural sensitivity in sports commentary.
Shastri expressed his support for Guha during a Fox Cricket broadcast.
“Brave woman. To do it on live television and apologise takes some steel, and you heard it from the horse’s mouth. As far as I’m concerned, game over. People are entitled to make mistakes—we are all human—and in the heat of the moment, like you saw with the Siraj incident with Travis Head, sometimes, when you have a mic in your hand, things can happen. But to own up, to put your hand up and say, ‘I’m sorry if things have gone out of place,’ takes courage. She’s done it, so let’s move on.”
Shastri expressed his support for Guha during a Fox Cricket broadcast.
“Brave woman. To do it on live television and apologise takes some steel, and you heard it from the horse’s mouth. As far as I’m concerned, game over. People are entitled to make mistakes—we are all human—and in the heat of the moment, like you saw with the Siraj incident with Travis Head, sometimes, when you have a mic in your hand, things can happen. But to own up, to put your hand up and say, ‘I’m sorry if things have gone out of place,’ takes courage. She’s done it, so let’s move on.”
04:49 (IST) Dec 17
Former India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara on Monday questioned Virat Kohli's technique against the new ball following his dismissal in the ongoing Gabba Test.
Reflecting on the incident, Pujara noted that Kohli's approach may not be fully equipped to handle the challenges posed by fresh, moving deliveries.
While speaking on Star Sports, Pujara explained that the lacklustre performance of India's top-order batters has contributed to Kohli's modest showing in the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
"We were discussing that he has been forced to play the new ball. He has gotten out whenever he has played the new ball. When he played the old ball, he scored a hundred in Perth. So that's also a very big point," Pujara said.
Reflecting on the incident, Pujara noted that Kohli's approach may not be fully equipped to handle the challenges posed by fresh, moving deliveries.
While speaking on Star Sports, Pujara explained that the lacklustre performance of India's top-order batters has contributed to Kohli's modest showing in the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
"We were discussing that he has been forced to play the new ball. He has gotten out whenever he has played the new ball. When he played the old ball, he scored a hundred in Perth. So that's also a very big point," Pujara said.
04:48 (IST) Dec 17
Former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath suggested that the Australian team should have confidence in their ability to dismiss India in the ongoing Test match at the Gabba, Brisbane. India's batting line-up has struggled throughout the series, failing to reach 200 runs in three of their four innings.
"Back in our day, we probably would've declared. Back yourself to knock them over. You've got to consider the rain," McGrath said.
Speaking on ABC Radio, McGrath criticised Australia's decision to continue batting, suggesting they should have declared earlier, particularly in light of potential rain interruptions.
He referred to past practices, indicating that during his era, they would have likely declared and forced India to bat before rain disrupted play.
"Back in our day, we probably would've declared. Back yourself to knock them over. You've got to consider the rain," McGrath said.
Speaking on ABC Radio, McGrath criticised Australia's decision to continue batting, suggesting they should have declared earlier, particularly in light of potential rain interruptions.
He referred to past practices, indicating that during his era, they would have likely declared and forced India to bat before rain disrupted play.
04:47 (IST) Dec 17
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 4 Live: Jasprit Bumrah after Day 3 action
"We don't, as a team, point fingers at each other and we don't want to get into that mindset where we are pointing fingers at each other that 'you should do this, you should do that'. We, as a team, are going through a transition, new players are coming here and it's not the easiest place to play cricket. Over here, it's a different atmosphere with this wicket being a different challenge so yeah, we are not looking at that. As a bowling unit, as I said, we are in transition so it's my job to help the others. I have played a little more than them so I am trying to help them. Everyone will learn through it, will get better and eventually will find different ways so this is the journey that you'll have to go through." - Jasprit Bumrah
04:35 (IST) Dec 17
IND vs AUS Live Score: Weather raises hopes of a draw for India
With rain forecast for the remaining days, India's hopes of salvaging a draw have increased. The Gabba’s unpredictable weather has already disrupted two days of play, significantly reducing Australia's chances of forcing a result.
While the hosts remain in control, the curtailed overs and wet conditions have given India a potential lifeline to regroup and avoid defeat.
The Test's outcome now hinges on weather conditions, with both teams looking ahead to the next clash in Melbourne.
While the hosts remain in control, the curtailed overs and wet conditions have given India a potential lifeline to regroup and avoid defeat.
The Test's outcome now hinges on weather conditions, with both teams looking ahead to the next clash in Melbourne.
04:35 (IST) Dec 17
India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 4 Live Score: India's struggles highlight top-order vulnerabilities
India's reply started disastrously, with Yashasvi Jaiswal flicking Starc's second delivery to square leg for an easy catch. Shubman Gill followed shortly, edging to gully off a full delivery, while Kohli's faint edge off Hazlewood ended his short stay. Rishabh Pant's dismissal for nine further dented India’s chances of avoiding the follow-on.
KL Rahul was the lone batter to show resilience, but India’s top-order collapse emphasized their vulnerability against quality pace bowling in testing conditions.
KL Rahul was the lone batter to show resilience, but India’s top-order collapse emphasized their vulnerability against quality pace bowling in testing conditions.
04:35 (IST) Dec 17
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 4 Live: Australia's batting anchored by Carey and tail-end contributions
Resuming at 405/7, Australia added 40 runs on Day 3, finishing with a total of 445.
Wicketkeeper Alex Carey played a pivotal role, scoring an enterprising 70 before falling to Akash Deep.
Jasprit Bumrah claimed six wickets for 76 runs, cleaning up the tail by dismissing Starc for 18. Mohammed Siraj contributed with the wicket of Nathan Lyon. The solid batting display by the hosts gave them a commanding lead, putting India under immense pressure.
Wicketkeeper Alex Carey played a pivotal role, scoring an enterprising 70 before falling to Akash Deep.
Jasprit Bumrah claimed six wickets for 76 runs, cleaning up the tail by dismissing Starc for 18. Mohammed Siraj contributed with the wicket of Nathan Lyon. The solid batting display by the hosts gave them a commanding lead, putting India under immense pressure.
04:34 (IST) Dec 17
IND vs AUS Live Score: Rain and bad light halt Australia's momentum
Frequent rain delays and poor light hampered Australia’s efforts to capitalize on their strong position. Tea was called early due to a downpour, with further rain keeping players off the field for over two hours.
When play resumed, bad light restricted Australia to spin options, with Nathan Lyon and part-timer Travis Head bowling.
However, only 2.5 overs were bowled before the umpires called off play. The reduced overs frustrated the hosts, who had hoped to build on their first-innings dominance.
When play resumed, bad light restricted Australia to spin options, with Nathan Lyon and part-timer Travis Head bowling.
However, only 2.5 overs were bowled before the umpires called off play. The reduced overs frustrated the hosts, who had hoped to build on their first-innings dominance.
04:34 (IST) Dec 17
India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 4 Live Score: Australia's pacers dominate early despite limited overs
Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood ripped through India's top order in the morning session, leaving the visitors reeling.
Yashasvi Jaiswal fell to Starc's second ball, caught by Mitchell Marsh, followed by Shubman Gill’s dismissal for one, thanks to a stunning catch by Marsh. Virat Kohli edged Hazlewood to the wicketkeeper for just three runs, compounding India's woes. Rishabh Pant was dismissed by Pat Cummins just before tea, leaving India struggling at 44/4.
KL Rahul fought valiantly, enduring a painful blow on his wrist but managing to hold his ground.
Yashasvi Jaiswal fell to Starc's second ball, caught by Mitchell Marsh, followed by Shubman Gill’s dismissal for one, thanks to a stunning catch by Marsh. Virat Kohli edged Hazlewood to the wicketkeeper for just three runs, compounding India's woes. Rishabh Pant was dismissed by Pat Cummins just before tea, leaving India struggling at 44/4.
KL Rahul fought valiantly, enduring a painful blow on his wrist but managing to hold his ground.
04:33 (IST) Dec 17
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 4 Live: Rain disrupts Day 3, offers India temporary relief
The third day of the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba was heavily impacted by rain, limiting play to just 33.1 overs.
India ended the day at 51/4, trailing by 394 runs, with KL Rahul unbeaten on 33 and skipper Rohit Sharma yet to score.
Persistent downpours saw players leaving the field seven times, frustrating both the crowd and the home team.
Australia's bowlers, despite limited opportunities, dominated with early breakthroughs.
More rain is forecast for days four and five, potentially giving India a chance to draw the Test. The series is tied at 1-1, with two matches remaining.
India ended the day at 51/4, trailing by 394 runs, with KL Rahul unbeaten on 33 and skipper Rohit Sharma yet to score.
Persistent downpours saw players leaving the field seven times, frustrating both the crowd and the home team.
Australia's bowlers, despite limited opportunities, dominated with early breakthroughs.
More rain is forecast for days four and five, potentially giving India a chance to draw the Test. The series is tied at 1-1, with two matches remaining.
India managed to avoid the follow-on, posting 252 for 9 before bad light forced an early end to day four of the third Test against Australia on Tuesday. The visitors, however, still trail by 193 runs, leaving Australia in control heading into the final day.
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KL Rahul (84) and Ravindra Jadeja (77) spearheaded India’s fightback with crucial partnerships, including a 67-run stand between the two. Jadeja also added 53 runs with Nitish Kumar Reddy (16) before falling to Pat Cummins. Late resistance came from Akash Deep, who played a heroic unbeaten knock of 27 not out off 31 balls, supported by Jasprit Bumrah (10).
Australia’s bowlers worked tirelessly, with skipper Pat Cummins leading the attack, taking 4 for 80. Mitchell Starc (3/83) and Nathan Lyon (1/54) also chipped in. However, Josh Hazlewood’s absence due to injury was a blow to Australia’s plans.
India resumed the day precariously placed at 51 for 4 and lost captain Rohit Sharma (10) early. Rahul steadied the innings with a gritty half-century, his 17th in Test cricket, adding resilience to the top order.
The series remains finely poised at 1-1, with the final day likely to decide the fate of the third Test in this high-stakes Border-Gavaskar Trophy clash.
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KL Rahul (84) and Ravindra Jadeja (77) spearheaded India’s fightback with crucial partnerships, including a 67-run stand between the two. Jadeja also added 53 runs with Nitish Kumar Reddy (16) before falling to Pat Cummins. Late resistance came from Akash Deep, who played a heroic unbeaten knock of 27 not out off 31 balls, supported by Jasprit Bumrah (10).
Australia’s bowlers worked tirelessly, with skipper Pat Cummins leading the attack, taking 4 for 80. Mitchell Starc (3/83) and Nathan Lyon (1/54) also chipped in. However, Josh Hazlewood’s absence due to injury was a blow to Australia’s plans.
India resumed the day precariously placed at 51 for 4 and lost captain Rohit Sharma (10) early. Rahul steadied the innings with a gritty half-century, his 17th in Test cricket, adding resilience to the top order.
The series remains finely poised at 1-1, with the final day likely to decide the fate of the third Test in this high-stakes Border-Gavaskar Trophy clash.
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