Kumar Bahukhandi
Ravindra Jadeja – Photo : BCCI
India vs Australia (IND vs AUS) 3rd Test Day 4: The third Test of the five-match Test series between India and Australia is being played in Brisbane. The Indian captain won the toss and decided to bowl first. Australia batted first and scored 445 runs in their first innings. In response, the first innings of the Indian team is going on.
01:27 PM, 17-Dec-2024
Fourth day’s play is over
Fourth day’s play is over. India have scored 252 runs for the loss of nine wickets in their first innings. Thanks to the brave batting of Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep, India have saved the follow-on. Both are unbeaten. Apart from this, Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul also batted brilliantly and scored half-centuries. Akash is unbeaten on 27 and Bumrah on 10. So far, there has been a partnership of 39 runs in 54 balls between the two for the 10th wicket. Australia had scored 445 runs in their first innings. In this sense, Team India is still 193 runs behind. India had to score 246 runs to save the follow-on.
As soon as Akash saved the follow-on by hitting a four. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir, who were present in the dressing room, jumped out of their chairs in excitement. All three gave each other a high five. When Akash and Bumrah were returning to the dressing room, all three gave a standing ovation. Along with this, the fans also gave a standing ovation to both of them. Now one day of play is left. This test is heading towards a draw.
India started playing today at 51 runs for four wickets. However, soon the team got the fifth blow in the form of Rohit Sharma. Rohit became the victim of Cummins after scoring 10 runs. After this, Rahul shared a 67-run partnership with Jadeja. Rahul missed the century and was dismissed after scoring 84 runs with the help of eight fours in 139 balls.
After this, Nitish Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja shared a 53-run partnership for the seventh wicket. Nitish was bowled by Cummins after scoring 16 runs. At the same time, Siraj could score only one run. At the other end, Jadeja scored the 22nd half-century of his Test career. He was dismissed as the ninth wicket. He was caught by Marsh off Cummins. Jadeja played an innings of 77 runs in 123 balls with the help of seven fours and a six.
After this, Bumrah and Akash showed courage and saved India from playing follow-on. Both will try to reduce Australia’s lead further. For Australia, captain Cummins has taken four wickets so far. At the same time, Mitchell Starc got three wickets. Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon got one wicket each. Earlier on Monday, Yashasvi was out for four runs, Gill for one run, Virat for three runs and Pant for nine runs.
01:04 PM, 17-Dec-2024
IND vs AUS Live Score: The battle to save follow-on became interesting
India is facing the threat of follow-on. Team India needs 12 runs to save follow-on. Team India has scored 234 runs after losing nine wickets. There has been a partnership of 21 runs between Bumrah and Akash. Both are batting with courage and bravery.
12:34 PM, 17-Dec-2024
IND vs AUS Live Score: Ninth blow to India
India got the ninth blow at the score of 213. Ravindra Jadeja was caught by Mitchell Marsh off Cummins. He was dismissed after scoring 77 runs off 123 balls with the help of seven fours and a six. Currently Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep are at the crease. India need 33 more runs to save the follow-on.
12:19 PM, 17-Dec-2024
IND vs AUS Live Score: Eighth blow to India
India got the eighth blow at the score of 201. Starc got Siraj caught by wicketkeeper Carey, he could score one run. India is in danger of follow-on. He has to score 45 more runs to save the follow-on. Currently Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah are at the crease.
11:51 AM, 17-Dec-2024
IND vs AUS Live Score: Tea break
Tea break was announced ahead of time due to rain. India have scored 201 runs after losing seven wickets. Team India still have to score 45 runs to avoid follow-on. Australia had scored 445 runs in their first innings. In this sense, Team India is currently 244 runs behind. Ravindra Jadeja is unbeaten on 65 runs and Mohammed Siraj is unbeaten on one run.
11:34 AM, 17-Dec-2024
IND vs AUS Live Score: Seventh blow to India
India got the seventh blow at the score of 194. Cummins clean bowled Nitish Reddy. He could score 16 runs. Currently Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja are at the crease. India still need 52 runs to save follow-on.
11:04 AM, 17-Dec-2024
IND vs AUS Live Score: Game resumed
After the game was interrupted for about an hour due to rain, the match has started again. At present, Jadeja and Nitish are at the crease. India still need 60+ runs to avoid follow-on. At the same time, Team India is 260+ runs behind Australia’s 445 runs.
10:54 AM, 17-Dec-2024
IND vs AUS Live Score: Match will start at 11 o’clock
The rain has stopped at the Gaba and the umpires have decided to resume the match after inspection. The match will start at 11 am as per Indian time. The Indian team has scored 180 runs for six wickets in the first innings against Australia. At present, Ravindra Jadeja is present at the crease with 52 runs and Nitish Kumar Reddy with nine runs.
09:54 AM, 17-Dec-2024
IND vs AUS Live Score: Game stopped again due to rain
The game has been stopped again due to rain. Just a while ago, it rained during the lunch break, due to which the match was stopped. India has scored 180 runs for the loss of six wickets. Ravindra Jadeja scored the 22nd half-century of his Test career. He celebrated by waving the bat in a swordsman style. This is Jadeja’s first match in this series and he scored a half-century in the first innings itself. Earlier, Sundar played in Perth and Ashwin in Adelaide. India’s lower order has been strengthened by Jadeja’s runs. Team India now needs 66 runs to avoid follow-on. Nitish Reddy is at the crease with Jadeja. So far there has been a partnership of 39 runs between the two. 09:48 AM, 17-Dec-2024
IND vs AUS Live Score: Jadeja’s attack
09:48 AM, 17-Dec-2024
IND vs AUS Live Score: Jadeja’s half-century
Ravindra Jadeja scored the 22nd half-century of his Test career. He celebrated by waving his bat in a swordsman style. This is Jadeja’s first match in this series and he scored a half-century in the first innings itself. Earlier, Sundar and Ashwin played. India’s lower order has been strengthened by Jadeja’s runs. India’s score is currently more than 180 runs for six wickets. Team India now needs 66 runs to avoid follow-on. Nitish Reddy is at the crease with Jadeja.
