IND 252-9 (75) | IND Vs AUS Highlights, 3rd Test BGT Day 4: India Avoids Follow-On

AUS vs IND 3rd Test Live: India Avoid The Follow-On

A short ball outside off from Cummins, and Akash Deep stays on the leg side, attempting a cut. The thick outside edge flies over gully and races to the boundary. Celebrations erupt in the dressing room as Rohit, Kohli, and Gambhir exchange high-fives, knowing the importance of this moment.

IND: 252/9 (75)

India vs Australia 3rd Test Live Score: Akash Deep - Bumrah Important Partnership

India's No. 11, Akash Deep, struck a boundary off Mitchell Starc through point on the final ball of the 71st over. With this effort, India now require only 11 more runs to avoid the follow-on.

IND - 236/9 (70)

India vs Australia 3rd Test Live Score: Jadeja Departs

Pat Cummins' plan works as Ravindra Jadeja mistimes a pull shot off a high bouncer. He hits it straight to deep mid-wicket, where Marsh runs in and takes a fine sliding catch. India now stares at the follow-on.

India 213/9 (66)

IND vs AUS Live Score: Rain Halts Play Again As Frustrations Grows

The ongoing IND vs AUS match faced yet another frustrating interruption as rain returned, forcing players off the field. Mitchell Starc’s visible frustration mirrored the sentiments of fans and players alike, with the Australian pacer appearing to protest the umpires’ decision.

IND 201-7 (62)

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: IND 7 Down

Cummins to Nitish Reddy, bowled out! Nitish Reddy was dismissed by Cummins for 16 runs off 61 balls, including 1 boundary, as he failed to defend a well-pitched delivery.

IND 194/7 (59.5)  CRR: 3.24
Day 4: 2nd Session - India trail by 251 runs

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: And We Are Back On

The players are on the field, with the Gabba bathed in sunshine. Let's hope there are no more interruptions from here on. Starc is set to resume, with three slips and a gully in position.

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Rain Has Stopped

The rain has cleared, the covers are being removed, the umpires have inspected the field, and play will resume in 15 minutes.

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Rain Stops Play Again

Rain has begun, and the umpires are swiftly off the players. With more overs being lost, India won’t mind at all.

LIVE SCORE IND 180/6 (51.5)  CRR: 3.47
Day 4: Rain stops play - India trail by 265 runs

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: India Aim To Avoid Follow On

Jadeja reaches 50 with a quick single after a boundary, celebrating with his trademark sword gesture. Starc bowls a mix of deliveries, including a short ball and a full-length, with Jadeja also surviving an LBW shout. Tea will be taken at 4:10 pm.

LIVE SCORE IND 176/6 (50)  CRR: 3.52
Day 4: 2nd Session - India trail by 269 runs

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: And We Are Back On

The sun has emerged, and the players are back on the field. India still trails by 79 runs to avoid the follow-on, with their final batting pair at the crease. Australia, a bowler down, could opt to make India bat again if given the chance, with rain expected tomorrow. The rain delay has cost 9 overs, leaving 57 overs to be bowled today.

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Rain Continues

The rain continues, with the square fully covered. This is undoubtedly frustrating for the hosts, who were eager to return and claim the remaining four Indian wickets. For now, all they can do is watch the rain fall.

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Rain Is Back

Rain has returned, delaying the restart as covers are back on. Only the hessian and blue sheet are in use, with umpires at the turnstiles. Nitish practices in the dressing room while rain intensifies further.

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: India's Batting Got Better In This Session

Australia has induced just 12.4% false shots from Indian batters in this session across 32 overs—their lowest percentage in any session (10+ overs) during the series so far.

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Lunch Break

At lunch, India scored 116 runs in 32 overs for two wickets. Rahul survived an early drop but was later dismissed by Lyon after a 50-run stand with Jadeja. Hazlewood left the field with calf soreness.

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: AUS Lose Review

Lyon to Nitish Reddy, no run. Review wasted! A quicker delivery on a good length, drifting down the leg side. Nitish Reddy stayed back, attempting to glance it fine, but the ball went through to the keeper. There was a loud appeal from the keeper and short leg, but Snicko confirmed there was no contact with the bat.

Live Score
AUS 445
IND 167/6 (49)  CRR: 3.41
Day 4: Lunch Break - India trail by 278 runs

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: KL Rahul Departs, Misses Century

Lyon dismisses KL Rahul (84) with Smith taking an unbelievable one-handed catch at point. Rahul's thick outside edge flew rapidly, but Smith's stunning reflexes ended his well-fought innings.

Live Score IND 141/6 (42.3)  CRR: 3.32
Day 4: 1st Session - India trail by 304 runs

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Rahul Survives Another Close Call

Mitchell Starc to Rahul, no run, close call! Back of a length on off-stump, Rahul defends with soft hands, the ball hits the splice and narrowly misses the off-stump, dribbling past it.

Live Score IND 141/5 (41.4)  CRR: 3.38
Day 4: 1st Session - India trail by 304 runs

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Good Partnership For India

Cummins bowls a steady over, mixing lengths effectively. Jadeja punches a full delivery beautifully for four and rotates strike with a single. Rahul remains solid, blocking confidently and tucking one towards mid-on. Steady batting from the pair.

Live Score IND 126/5 (36)  CRR: 3.5
Day 4: 1st Session - India trail by 319 runs

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: All Eyes On KL Rahul

Lyon bowls a tight over to Jadeja, conceding just one boundary. Jadeja sweeps a flatter delivery for four but otherwise defends well, blocking confidently and handling the extra bounce effectively.

Live Score IND 115/5 (32.4)  CRR: 3.52
Day 4: 1st Session - India trail by 330 runs

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Play To Resume Soon

The sun is out, and both umpires are on the field speaking with the groundstaff. Covers are coming off, and play is set to resume shortly at 6:55 AM IST.

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Rain Stops Play

The drizzle intensifies, forcing players off the field after 70 minutes of play. India at 105/5, trailing by 340, with Rahul steady after an early reprieve. Covers are on; resumption awaits.

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Another Failure For Rohit Sharma

Cummins to Rohit, out Caught by Carey! Rohit falls tentatively. Pitched up outside off, draws him forward, feet stuck, thin edge straight to Carey. Rohit’s struggles continue. India lose half their side.

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: KL Rahul Survives On First Ball

Cummins to Rahul, no run, edged and dropped! Smith spills a sitter at second slip. Back of a length, climbing delivery, Rahul pokes unnecessarily, thick edge, straight in and out. Huge let-off!

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Day 3 Called Off

The day's play has been called off due to persistent drizzle and poor light. Despite the umpires' efforts to assess conditions, the weather didn’t improve. Matthew Hayden aptly remarked, “It would take a miracle to play today.”

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: India aim to bounce back

Nathan Lyon bowled a tight over with consistent line and length, causing a mix-up between Rohit and Rahul on a single. A direct hit could have sent Rohit packing.

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Play to resume soon

Good news against all odds—we might get some play soon! The Australian players, already in their whites, are waiting at the boundary edge after a chat with the umpires, likely about the light. Spin might dominate the action, with Starc even seen practicing left-arm off-breaks. Play is set to resume at 5:05 PM local time, with 13.5 overs to be bowled. They can continue until 6:20 PM local, provided the light and weather cooperate.

IND vs AUS Live Score: Heavy Rain In Gabba

Play was set to resume around 11:15 AM IST, but more rain has arrived, dampening the excitement once again.

IND: 48/4 (14.1)

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: And Another Rain Break

Rahul appears despondent as the latest rain break disrupts play. India’s woes continue with another wicket lost during this brief spell. With 246 the target to avoid the follow-on, it feels like a distant goal right now.

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: India In Deep Trouble

Cummins to Pant, out Caught by Carey! Pant edges a good-length delivery outside off, drawing him forward before nipping away to find the outside edge. Carey takes the catch cleanly, leaving India in a nightmare start post-rain.

Live Score AUS 445
IND 44/4 (14)  CRR: 3.14
Day 3: 2nd Session - India trail by 401 runs

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Rain Is Back Again

The drizzle is back, bringing another break in play. It's been that kind of day in Brisbane, but this pause will keep the bowlers fresh, while the batters will need to reset when play resumes.

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Can India Bounce Back?

Hazlewood bowls to Rahul, who defends solidly throughout, leaving or playing compact shots. Rahul nudges a single off a fuller delivery but doesn't score off the next few balls, maintaining a cautious approach.

LIVE Score
AUS 445
IND 28/3 (10)  CRR: 2.8
Day 3: 2nd Session - India trail by 417 runs

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Wait For Rain To Stop Continues

We have live visuals, and the on-field umpires have assessed the conditions. The umbrellas are still up, indicating that the rain has yet to stop.

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Another Rain Break

The drizzle has started at the Gabba, leading to another break. A strong wind is blowing from behind the ground, bringing the rain. With heavy rain and plenty of clouds overhead, the ground staff have quickly deployed the covers, signaling a potentially longer delay.

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Lunch Time

Pant walks out as rain returns, with India reeling at 22/3. Jaiswal flicked a half-volley to midwicket, while Gill and Kohli both nicked deliveries outside off, falling cheaply.

LIVE Score AUS 445
IND 22/3 (7.2)  CRR: 3
Day 3: Lunch Break - India trail by 423 runs

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Virat Kohli Departs

Hazlewood to Kohli, out Caught by Carey! Kohli chases a wide delivery, edges it, and Carey takes an easy catch behind the stumps. Kohli departs for 3 off 16 balls, continuing his familiar dismissal pattern.

LIVE Score IND 22/3 (7.2)  CRR: 3
Day 3: 1st Session - India trail by 423 runs

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Starc Removes Gill

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, out Caught by Mitchell Marsh! Gill edges a full delivery outside off, and Marsh takes a stunning catch at gully. Gill departs for just 1 off 3 balls.

LIVE Score IND 6/2 (2.1)  CRR: 2.77
Day 3: 1st Session - India trail by 439 runs

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Poor Start For IND

Mitchell Starc to Jaiswal, out Caught by Mitchell Marsh! Jaiswal flicks a half-volley straight to Marsh at short midwicket for just 4 runs. Starc celebrates with a smile as Australia strikes early.

LIVE Score IND 4/1 (0.2)  CRR: 12
Day 3: 1st Session - India trail by 441 runs

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: AUS All Out For 445

Akash Deep to Carey, out Caught by Shubman Gill! Carey mishits an aerial pull, and Gill takes a fine catch at deep midwicket. Akash Deep claims his first wicket of the innings. Carey departs for 70 off 88 balls.

LIVE Score
AUS 445 (117.1)  CRR: 3.8
Day 3: Innings Break

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Siraj claims 2nd wicket of the day

Siraj to Lyon, out Bowled! Full and straight delivery, Lyon misses while attempting a lofted shot down the ground. The stumps are shattered as Siraj claims his second wicket. Lyon departs for 2 off 30 balls.

LIVE Score AUS 445/9 (116.5)  CRR: 3.81
Day 3: 1st Session

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Rain Stops Play

Rain stops play! Players walk off briskly, Lyon and Kohli chatting amicably. Covers come on as blue skies contrast dark clouds. Key question: will Australia declare during this break to push for victory? Time will tell.

LIVE Score AUS 435/8 (112)  CRR: 3.88
Day 3: Rain stops play

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Bumrah Strikes Early

Bumrah to Starc, out Caught by Pant! Full delivery outside off, Starc pushes loosely, edging it to Pant. Bumrah grabs his sixth wicket, also claiming his 50th in Australia—second Indian after Kapil Dev. Starc c Pant b Bumrah 18(30).

LIVE Score AUS 435/8 (112)  CRR: 3.88

IND Vs AUS Live Cricket Score: AUS Dominate

Australia are batting at the score of 405 runs and they have lost seven wickets. The Indian team will look to take the remaining wickets as soon as possible when the day three action begins.

IND Vs AUS Live Cricket Score: Hello

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