Patiala, 17 December (Sports Desk)
India fought back on Day 4 of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane, avoiding the follow-on after crucial contributions from KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja.
Australia had pushed for victory after setting a first-innings total of 445. They took two wickets in a rain-interrupted morning session, including the key wicket of Rahul (84), who had earlier been dropped by Steve Smith. At lunch, India were 167/6.
However, Jadeja then led a counter-attack, scoring a vital 77 off 123 balls. A crucial late partnership of 39 runs between Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah for the final wicket further frustrated Australia and ensured India wouldn’t have to follow on. Bad light eventually ended play.
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Key Performances:
- KL Rahul: Showed resilience with a well-compiled 84, his second half-century of the series. He received a reprieve early in the day when Smith dropped him, but eventually fell to a sharp catch by Smith off Nathan Lyon.
- Ravindra Jadeja: Played a crucial innings of 77, including seven fours and a six, providing much-needed stability and resistance against the Australian attack.
- Pat Cummins: Led the Australian bowling attack, taking four wickets, including the prized scalp of Jadeja. He also dismissed the Indian captain early in the day and broke a crucial partnership between Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy.
Match Summary:
Australia had gained the upper hand on Day 3, reducing India to 51/4 after their first innings total of 445. Their pace bowlers, including Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Cummins, caused significant damage to the Indian top order. Jasprit Bumrah took 6/76 for India in Australia’s first innings.
On Day 4, Cummins continued his impressive performance, but India’s lower order showed resilience. Rahul and Jadeja’s contributions proved vital in preventing the follow-on
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Series Context:
The series is currently tied 1-1, with both teams vying for a spot in the World Test Championship Final. This match is therefore crucial for both sides.
Day 3 Recap (Brief):
Australia dominated Day 3, reducing India to 51/4. Starc, Hazlewood, and Cummins were instrumental in taking early wickets. Earlier, Bumrah took six wickets for India.
