Australia’s captain Pat Cummins reacts after taking the wicket of India’s captain Rohit Sharma, right, during play on day four of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.
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Sudden heavy rains disrupted Day 4 of the third Test at the Gabba during Australia’s 31st over on Tuesday (December 17, 2024) restricting India to a meagre 105 for five. Stunner by Smith at first slip to catch KL Rahul off Lyon, the opener departs for a fine 84, India 141 for six. Earlier, at 74, India lost the wicket of skipper Rohit Sharma who edged Pat Cummins to Alex Carey. He was out for 10 runs.
K.L. Rahul who moved past his 50, stayed at 68 and Ravindra Jadeja at 6 were at the crease when rain disrupted the match.
Day 3 match report
Earlier a rain-induced close on the third day, trailing Australia’s first innings score of 445, India replied with 51 for four.
With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series level at 1-1, Australia would fancy its chances of moving ahead even if the weather is expected to be whimsical over the next two days. Meanwhile, India have to deal with the current deficit of 340 runs.
Published – December 17, 2024 06:56 am IST
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