The lunch has been announced early as the play has been delayed due to rain.
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Lunch!
India will return to the scene of one of their most memorable Test victories when they face Australia in the crucial third Test at the Gabba on Saturday. The venue holds significant history for the visitors, especially after their historic win here in 2021, as well as Australia’s recent struggles at this ground. The hosts, who suffered a loss to the West Indies earlier this year and that famous defeat to India, will be keen to bounce back. Although the pitch curator has promised that the Gabba will maintain its usual characteristics of pace, bounce, and carry, India will be aiming to adapt and make the most of the conditions.
In terms of team selection, India is expected to make some changes to their batting lineup. Rohit Sharma, who struggled at No. 6 during the Adelaide Test, is likely to open the innings in a bid to play to his strengths. This move will likely see Shubman Gill slotting in at No. 3, Virat Kohli taking the No. 4 spot, and KL Rahul moving to No. 5.
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IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Play delayed
Given the heavy rain, commentators Sanjay Manjrekar and Mark Nicholls have made a bold prediction, suggesting that there may be no play until lunch. The lunch break is scheduled for 7:50 AM. Let’s hope for the weather to clear up soon and the game resumes without further delay.
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Heavy Rain disrupts play!
The play has again being disrupted by rain and the ground is under covers and the players are heading back.
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Can India repeat their historic 2021 win?
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Akashdeep's tight bowling
Akashdeep has delivered two maiden overs and his line and length will definitely trouble the Aussies.
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Australia 24/0 in 8 overs
Australia has build a steady partnership with Usman Khawaja takin the charge and scoring runs. McSweeney holds it from other end.
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Play Resumes
The play has resumed again and Usman Khwaja hits a four
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Covers are being removed, play to start soon
The play will resume soon as the covers are being removed
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Delay in Play
The whole square is covered by the ground staff.
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Play stops due to rain
The rain has disrupted the match and play has stopped.
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Another FOUR by Khwaja
Bumrah tried variation but it goes against him and Khwaja sends the ball for a FOUR
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Australia 14/0 after 4 overs
Mohammed Siraj gives in 7 runs in his over.
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Khwaja hits a FOUR
A short delivery by Mohammed Siraj and Usman Khwaja turns it into a magnificent Four.
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Good conditions for bowlers
With the green pitch and overcast skies, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah couldn’t have hoped for better bowling conditions. The ball is moving sharply in Brisbane right now, making it challenging for the batters to get past the two top-class fast bowlers.
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Bumrah's strategy
Bumrah seems to hold onto his strategy of bowling near the stumps, good fielding by Shubman Gill as he saves a run for India.
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Rishabh Pant on his return back to Gabba
" It's amazing, when I entered (The Gabba) I got a positive feeling. It gives a positive attitude and confidence in a series where things are level, it makes you want to do well. Playing the situation has been a learning for me, bailing out the team from a hard situation. Sometimes it's hard, most of the time I need to keep telling myself to think positive. There are easy ways to do it but that's where I put my foot down and keep doing the same thing that has given me a lot of success. Generally I don't practice such (unorthodox sweep and scoop) shots, it's a game-plan according to the bowlers because it's not always easy to just defend the ball. My mindset tells me it's safer, I always play percentage cricket. (Wicket-keeping after his accident) Definitely it was one of the most challenging parts but I made sure with all the doctors that I could be fully fit, I always wanted to keep. The ball travels much more (in Australia), that is something to look for. It does a bit off the wicket but that is part and parcel of the game ."
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Gavaskar and Matthew Hayden on pitch
"The overhead conditions are challenging, it's been wet going into the game. Cloudy conditions, there'll be plenty of assistance for the pacers, movement off the pitch, plenty of carry and batting shouldn't be easy. You need to respect the bowlers in the first two hours and then there are runs on this surface. Going further, spin will play a role going into the 4th and 5th days, it's a bowl first pitch,"
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Siraj gets booed
Siraj gets booed again as he runs in for a warm up ball.
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: 4/0 after 1st Over
Australia is on 4/0 after 1st over.
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: First FOUR of the match
Jasprit Bumrah tries to swing the ball but that didn't happen and the ball goes straight for a FOUR
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Play Begins!
Jasprit Bumrah gets the new ball and he bowls it to Usman Khwaja.
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Pat Cummins on Toss
"We would've bowled first too. Been a fantastic series so far. Really happy with last week, just about everyone got into the series, been a good lead-up. Preperations have been pretty good. Early finish in Adelaide allowed us to come up here early and get settled. Just one change, Scott Boland is out for Hazlewood."
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: What Rohit Sharma said at Toss
"We're going to bowl first. Little bit overcast and little bit of grass, looks a bit soft as well, want to make best use of the conditions. Lot of cricket to be played, both teams have played good cricket in the last two games. Big game for us here, we'll do what is expected of us. We'll play good cricket, we understand we have to capture some moments, we didn't do that in the previous game which is why we lost. It's absolutely buzzing, the guys are looking forward to the match, we're looking forward to coming out here and playing. Looks a little soft at this point in time, conditions bit overcast as well, it will get better to bat as it goes on. We've made two changes, Jadeja and Akash back in place of Ashwin and Harshit."
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Both the teams ready for national anthem
Both the sides are here for the national anthem before the play begins.
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Australia's playing XI
Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: India's playing XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Rohit Sharma(c), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Weather Update
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Pitch report
Lot of grass on the pitch which will support the bowlers, the pitch will be a little tough for the batters as there's lot of bounce.
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Changes in Australia's Playing XI
Josh Hazlewood comes in and Scott Boland out.
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Changes in India's Playing XI
Two changes: Ravindra Jadeja and Akashdeep are in.
Harshit Rana and Ravichandran Ashwin Out.
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: India wins the toss
India wins the toss and opts to bowl first.
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: 4 fast bowlers a MUST for India in 3rd Test at Gabba
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: A view of Gabba pitch on Day 1
Day 1️⃣ pitch at the Gabba.#ausvind pic.twitter.com/wUH384mFQA— Men’s Cricket (@MensCricket) December 13, 2024
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Head-to-Head
India has played a total of 109 Test matches against Australia in which Australia has won 46 while India has won 33. 29 matches have resulted in a draw. The Aussies have an edge over India and remain dominant.
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Toss at 5:20 am IST
Both India and Australia are all set for a tough battle in Gabba. Rohit Sharma and co will be looking forward to gain momentum after shocking defeat in Adelaide Test. The match will be starting at 5:50 am IST.
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Australia's squad for 3rd Test
Nathan McSweeney, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood, Beau Webster, Josh Inglis, Brendan Doggett, Sean Abbott
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live Updates: Good Morning
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of India vs Australia 3rd Test. The toss will happen at 5:20 am so stay tuned for all the updates of high-stakes match in Gabba.
