2024 IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 3 Highlights

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 3 Highlights: Australia in Command as Rain Interrupts Play

The third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) between India and Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane, has reached an intriguing phase as rain played spoilsport on Day 3. The Australian bowlers dominated proceedings, leaving India reeling in their first innings at 51/4, trailing by 394 runs at stumps.

Australia Takes Charge with 445 in First Innings

Australian captain Pat Cummins and his team showcased their dominance by amassing a strong total of 445 runs in their first innings. Starting Day 3 at 405/7, the hosts added 40 more runs before being bowled out.

Key Performances for Australia:

Alex Carey: Played a crucial knock of 70 runs off 88 balls, laced with seven boundaries and two sixes.
Steve Smith: Scored his 33rd Test century, contributing 101 runs off 190 balls.
Travis Head: Top-scored with a scintillating 152 off 160 balls, hitting 18 boundaries in a dominating display.

The tailenders chipped in with useful contributions, including Mitchell Starc (18) and captain Pat Cummins (20), further boosting the total.

Indian Bowlers Shine Late:

Jasprit Bumrah: Claimed his sixth five-wicket haul in Tests, finishing with figures of 6/105.
Mohammed Siraj: Took 2 wickets, showing consistency with the ball.
Akash Deep: Picked up his maiden Test wicket on Australian soil by dismissing Carey.

India’s First Innings: A Batting Collapse

India’s reply got off to a disastrous start. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill were dismissed early by Mitchell Starc, leaving the team in trouble at 2/2.

Key Highlights of India’s Batting:

Yashasvi Jaiswal: Fell for 4 runs, caught behind off Starc on just the second ball of the innings.
Shubman Gill: Could only manage 1 run before being trapped LBW by Starc.
Virat Kohli: Departed after scoring 3 runs, edging one to the slips off Josh Hazlewood.
Rishabh Pant: Scored 9 runs before being caught behind off Cummins.

At stumps, KL Rahul (33)* and captain Rohit Sharma (0)* were at the crease. Despite the rain interruptions, the Australian bowlers maintained relentless pressure, ensuring India’s top order crumbled under the fiery pace attack.

Rain and Bad Light Affect Play

Rain and poor lighting disrupted play multiple times on Day 3, allowing only 33 overs to be bowled. The umpires eventually called off the day after just one over of play following a delay, adding to the drama of the Test.

Day 3 Recap: How the Match Unfolded

Session	Highlights
Morning Session	Australia added 40 runs to their overnight total before being bowled out for 445 runs.
Afternoon Session	Indian openers fell cheaply, leaving the team struggling at 2/2. Pant and Kohli also failed to stabilize the innings.
Evening Session	KL Rahul held one end steady, but rain and bad light disrupted play, cutting the day short.

What Lies Ahead?

India faces an uphill task as they are still 394 runs behind Australia’s total with just six wickets in hand. The pitch at The Gabba is providing assistance to the pacers, making the job even harder for India’s batting lineup.

Key Scenarios:

India: KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma need to bat through the next session to give India a fighting chance.
Australia: Their bowlers, led by Starc and Hazlewood, will aim to wrap up the Indian innings quickly to enforce a follow-on.

Match Summary After Day 3

Category	Details
Venue	The Gabba, Brisbane
Australia 1st Innings	445 all out (Travis Head 152, Jasprit Bumrah 6/105)
India 1st Innings	51/4 (KL Rahul 33*, Mitchell Starc 2/11)
Current Lead	Australia by 394 runs
Day 4 Forecast	More rain is expected, which could impact the result.

Stay tuned for Day 4 updates as India battles to stay alive in the series while Australia eyes a commanding victory to strengthen their position in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024.

India vs Australia 3rd Test: Day 3 Highlights – Full Table Report

Category	Details
Match Details	India vs Australia, 3rd Test, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024
Venue	The Gabba, Brisbane
Day 3 Highlights	Rain and bad light disrupted play; only 33 overs were possible.
Australia’s 1st Innings	445 all out
India’s 1st Innings	51/4 at stumps (Trail by 394 runs)
Conditions	Overcast skies with rain interruptions and bad light halting play early.

Australia’s Batting Performance

Batsman	Runs Scored	Balls Faced	Fours/Sixes
Travis Head	152	160	18/0
Steve Smith	101	190	12/0
Alex Carey	70	88	7/2
Pat Cummins	20	50	2/0
Mitchell Starc	18	30	1/0
Other Contributions	Combined 84

Total Runs: 445 all out

India’s Bowling Performance

Bowler	Wickets Taken	Overs Bowled	Economy Rate
Jasprit Bumrah	6/105	24.2	4.31
Mohammed Siraj	2/90	23.0	3.91
Akash Deep	1/82	21.0	3.90
Nitish Reddy	1/70	15.0	4.66

India’s Batting Performance

Batsman	Runs Scored	Balls Faced	Dismissal	Bowler
Yashasvi Jaiswal	4	2	Caught Behind	Mitchell Starc
Shubman Gill	1	7	LBW	Mitchell Starc
Virat Kohli	3	10	Caught at Slips	Josh Hazlewood
Rishabh Pant	9	18	Caught Behind	Pat Cummins
KL Rahul (Not Out)	33	57
Rohit Sharma (Not Out)	0	6

Total Runs at Stumps: 51/4 in 14 overs

Australia’s Bowling Performance

Bowler	Wickets Taken	Overs Bowled	Economy Rate
Mitchell Starc	2/11	4.0	2.75
Josh Hazlewood	1/23	6.0	3.83
Pat Cummins	1/12	4.0	3.00

Key Events of Day 3

Session	Highlights
Morning Session	Australia resumed at 405/7 and added 40 more runs before being bowled out for 445.
Afternoon Session	Indian openers Jaiswal and Gill fell early, leaving India at 2/2.
Evening Session	Kohli and Pant dismissed as rain and bad light shortened the day’s play.

Summary After Day 3

Category	Details
Australia’s Total	445 all out (Head 152, Smith 101, Bumrah 6/105)
India’s Total	51/4 at stumps (Rahul 33*, Starc 2/11)
Remaining Play	33 overs bowled on Day 3; Day 4 could see further interruptions due to weather.
Current Lead	Australia leads by 394 runs.