Rain saves the day for team India. IND 51/4. India Trail by 394 runs. Rohit and Rahul on the Crease
Day 3 Recap: The day at Brisbane unfolded like a frustrating theatrical performance, with rain persistently hovering around the stadium – intermittent and teasing, much like an elusive mosquito darting in and out of one’s peripheral vision. The sporadic play did India no favors, as Australia smoothly added approximately 40 runs to their overnight total during the morning session.
India’s batting collapse began dramatically with Jaiswal’s unfortunate dismissal, getting caught after edging his second delivery for four. The team desperately needed composure from senior batsmen Gill and Kohli, but both fell to poorly judged shots, chasing wide deliveries outside the off-stump. Pant’s quick exit, edging to Starc, compounded India’s miseries, leaving them precariously positioned at 44/4.
The continuous weather interruptions further disrupted any chance of batting rhythm, preventing the Indian batsmen from establishing any meaningful foothold in the match. Currently trailing by a mammoth 394 runs, India’s prospects in this Test match appear increasingly grim.
Adding to the team’s woes, the weather forecast for the following day looks even more ominous. Heavy showers and storms are predicted to blanket the entire morning and afternoon, suggesting that the day’s frustrations might well extend into the next, potentially turning this match into a rain-affected contest with minimal competitive cricket.
Stay tuned for all the live updates and thrilling moments from Day 4 as the action continues to unfold!
Terribly frustrating for everyone involved. The umpires brought the light meter out and took a reading. They're still out on the field having a chat while the players have all left. Only a slight drizzle but enough to take them off.
Cummins opting for spin, goes for Head after Lyon
Just 1 run from the over. India trying to build up innings
15th over: spin action comes into the attack for the Indians
No run, pitched up full on middle, Rohit prods forward and defends, Mitchell Starc is getting some nice shape back in
Rohit and RAHUL ON THE CREASE
India Vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 3 LIVE Updates: Play To Resume At (12:35 PM IST). Minimum Overs Remaining 13.5
Joy was shortlived. Looks like rain is back and so are the covers
Play To Resume At 11:15 AM, Rohit And Rahul On The Crease
Starc is disappointed with the rain
Four by KL Rahul
There's the edge and Pant falls. Beautifully bowled, on a good length and in that channel just outside off, the nagle draws Pant forward and it then nips away just enough to catch the outside edge, straight through to Carey and he doesn't drop those - India off to a horror start after the latest rain break.
KL Rahul punches the first ball after the game gets resumed THROUGH THE COVERS
Rahul and Pant on the crease
Play to resume at 2.30 PM local time; 10 AM IST.
There's the drizzle back and we'll have another break in play. Just that kind of the day so far in Brisbane, but this will keep the bowlers fresh and the batters will need to start all over again
Mitchell Starc to Rahul, 1 run, back of a length and on the leg-stump line, tucked away behind square on the on-side for a single
Fuller length delivery and angling into the pads, Rahul shuffles across on the flick and missed, off the pad and rolls past the leg-stump
Full and swinging away from off, Pant leans into the drive, brings his hands into play and finds the gap wide of cover, comes back for the third run
Rahul scores 1 run to square leg on the first ball of the 10th over
Fuller and just outside off stump, Rahul presses across and defends it compactly
Game Halted due to rain after 9.1 overs
Maiden over by Starc
8th over: Starc to Rahul bowling full length deliveries
Pant and Rahul looking to build a good partnership
India 22/3 (KL Rahul 13*, Mitchell Starc 2/11)
The play has been halted due to rain. As far now India is in deep trouble.
Josh Hazlewood sends back VIRAT KOHLI.
Mitchell Starc has wrecked havoc, India 2 wickets down.
Shubman Gill dismissed on a mere score of 1. This is a big blow for India.
Deep, deep, deep trouble for Indian team.
India has already lost an early wicket and KL Rahul & Shubman Gill will look forward to stabilise the innings.
It was a nasty blow on the left forearm by Josh Hazlewood, where the glove strap just ends. The physio checked him and he is playing again but the pain is still there.
KL Rahul gets hit and he seems to be in excruciating pain.
After an impressive four, Jaiswal has given the catch direct to fielder Mitchell Marsh.
Mitchell Starc has again sent Jaiswal home, the trouble is rising for India.
Its a FOUR! Incredible start by Yashasvi Jaiswal
Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul are in the ground.
The ground is again under covers, it was a passing shower but with an excellent drainage system the play is likely to resume in a short while.
That is absolutely massive from Alex Carey!#ausvind pic.twitter.com/G0h3CPKlu0
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 16, 2024
Australia posts a massive 445 all-out at the Gabba! - Now, it's Team India's turn to dig deep, bat long, and build a solid response.🇮🇳 #indvsaus pic.twitter.com/VypmMN9kmk
— Blue Army🇮🇳 (@BluesArmyIND) December 16, 2024
Akashdeep picks his first wicket, Australia piled up on 445. India has got to chase a massive total.
Mohammed Siraj comes in and Nathan Lyon goes back.
Australia are in no mood to declare and India is under immense pressure now.
The play has resumed and the weather is clear now
The covers are going back and the play will resume in 5-7 minutes.
The rain has again disrupted the play.
Australia are setting a massive total and the troubles are rising for India as the team will have to chase a big one.
He steps out and hits a MASSIVE Six!