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Updates: Rain, collapse leave India struggling at close

Mon, 16 December 2024

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Rain and collapse leave India struggling at close

India 51-4 (17 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

Day 3 of the Brisbane Test was marred by persistent rain, severely limiting play.

In the brief period of action, India's batting woes continued, with early wickets of Jaiswal and Kohli leaving them in a precarious position. The Indian team will be hoping for better weather conditions in the coming days to turn the match around.

India's batting order was further exposed as Rishabh Pant fell victim to Mitchell Starc, leaving the visitors reeling at 44/4.

The constant rain interruptions disrupted India's rhythm, preventing them from building any meaningful partnerships.

With a daunting 394-run deficit and a gloomy weather forecast for the next day, India's chances of salvaging the Test match appear bleak.

Play called off

India 51-4 (17 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

And here we go again. A light drizzle has started, and the players are off once more.

The light meter being closely monitored. The covers have been brought on as the rain intensifies.

Australia forced to resort to spin due to fading light and the future of the day's play remains uncertain.

Play called off officially.

50 comes up for India

India 51-4 (17 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

With the light fading, the umpires have turned to spin. Nathan Lyon has been introduced into the attack, replacing Josh Hazlewood. The light meter will continue to be monitored as the day progresses.

With slip, leg slip, and short leg in place, Rahul faces Lyon. He defends the first two balls. Cummins misfields, giving Rahul a single. Rohit plays towards the leg side for no run. Just 1 run came off the over, and after 16 overs, India are 50-4.

Travis Head bowls from the other end as KL Rahul plays cautiously, then takes a quick single towards mid-on. Rohit defends the last ball of the over. After 17 overs, India are 51-4.

Play resumes

India 49-4 (15 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

Starc continues with three slips and two gullies for KL Rahul.

Rahul blocks the first ball and flicks the next towards long-on for a single. Rohit defends towards square leg for no run. He leaves the next ball alone.

Another dot ball to end the over. Just 5 runs came off it, and after 15 overs, India are 49-4.

Play set to resume

India 48-4 (14.1 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

Play resumes in 10 minutes. With 13.5 overs left to play today, Rohit Sharma is padded up and waiting in the dugout. He knows a challenging task lies ahead.

Pitch inspection shortly

India 48-4 (14.1 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

The covers are being removed, and ground staff are working to dry the pitch. An inspection is scheduled in 10 minutes, with the hope of resuming play shortly.

With the forecast predicting scattered showers for Tuesday too, India's hopes of salvaging the Test rest on the partnership of KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma.

The ball is only 14.1 overs old and is expected to aid the bowlers once play resumes.

Persistent rain hampers Day 3's play

India 48-4 (14.1 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

The rain refuses to relent in Brisbane, dampening the hopes of cricket fans.

With the pitch under covers and no clear break in sight, the match hangs in uncertainty.

India's early struggles have handed Australia a strong advantage, and the hosts will be eager to press home their dominance once play resumes.

Rain forces early tea break

India 48-4 (14.1 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

The rain has subsided, but the center square remains covered.

The fourth umpire has inspected the pitch, and an early tea break has been called.

Play is expected to resume once the weather improves.

India, already reeling from early setbacks, will hope for a quick resumption of play to salvage the match.

Just as the rain respite seemed to be ending, another downpour has forced the covers back on. Play is unlikely to resume at 11:15 AM as previously anticipated.

Rain returns, India 4 down

India 48-4 (14.1 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

Starc continues, and Rahul drives one beautifully for a boundary.

But the rain is back, forcing the players off the field once again. Rahul, who was beginning to settle into a groove despite the early setbacks, looked composed and disciplined at the crease. Unfortunately, he'll have to pause his innings and wait for the weather to improve.

The delay could be extended, as heavier rain looms on the radar.

Play resumes, Pant departs for 9

India 44-4 (14 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

The covers are coming off, and the umpires are out for an inspection. The drainage system at the Gabba seems to excellent, as play is set to resume just 10 minutes after the rain stops.

The players are back on the field.

Cummins to Rahul with three slips and two gullies. Rahul starts with a cracking boundary, then defends the next ball. He picks up a single.

WICKET! Pant edges it, and Carey makes no mistake! Cummins strikes again, dismissing Pant for 9 off 12 balls.

Rohit Sharma walks in, he sends it back to the bowler.

Rain halts play again at Gabba

India 39-3 (13 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

Captain Pat Cummins into the attack. First bowling change. Pant plays towards point for none. Defends the enxt on abck foot. Pant squeezes a single. Edge but just thord of third slip. Sent the next down the leg. Single toe nd the over. Just 2 came off it after 12 overs India are 34-3.

Starc continues from the other end. Rahul and Pant exchange singles. Rahul finds the gap and picks up three runs. Pant defends the last two deliveries. After 13 overs, India are 39-3.

It's raining again. The players head off the field, and the covers come on.

Can Pant and Rahul rescue India?

India 32-3 (11 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

The umpires are having a discussion with the ground staff as the covers are being removed. The skies are clearing up, but more showers are expected soon.

Lets see how many overs we can squeeze in before that happens.

Hazlewood resumes, and KL Rahul continues his solid defense. He takes a single off the last ball of the over. After 10 overs, India are 28-3.

Starc continues from the other end. Rahul taps the ball down for a single. Pant defends and then drives it towards cover, where Head chases it down, allowing Pant to take three runs. Rahul defends the final two deliveries. Four runs come off the over. After 11 overs, India are 32-3.

Rain halts play at Gabba

India 27-3 (9.1 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

The players walk to the middle, with Rishabh Pant set to face his first delivery. Hazlewood starts from over the wicket, with three slips and a gully in place. Pant plays towards mid-on and takes three runs. Rahul defends two deliveries and gets a single off the last ball of the over. After 8 overs, India are 26-3.

Starc continues, and Rahul defends the over, which is a maiden for Starc.

Hazlewood returns from the other end, and Pant plays off the front foot, taking a single.

Heavy showers force the players off the field, and the covers are brought on.

India 3 down at lunch, in trouble

India 22-3 (7.2 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

Hazlewood oversteps, and a no-ball is called. Rahul defends the first two deliveries, then drives the next ball beautifully for a boundary. He blocks the following ball before slamming another boundary. A dot ball ends the over. Ten runs come off it, and after 6 overs, India are 19-2.

Starc continues, with Kohli and Rahul each taking a single. Two runs come off the over, and after 7 overs, India are 21-2.

Hazlewood continues. Rahul plays one towards the leg side for a single.

WICKET! Hazlewood gets the breakthrough, drawing a nick from Kohli! The ball is pitched up outside off, straightening off the pitch, but Kohli chases it and gets a thin edge. Kohli departs for 3 off 16 balls.

Rishabh Pant walks out to bat but is forced to return immediately as rain starts to fall again. The covers are brought on, and lunch is taken.

Starc's double blow rocks India

India 9-2 (5 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

Hazlewood continues. Kohli flicks one towards the leg side but doesn't get a run. He leaves the next delivery alone and defends the rest of the over solidly. A maiden over from Hazlewood.

Starc to KL Rahul, who plays the bouncer off the front foot. Rahul flicks it towards the leg side, wanting a run, but Kohli calls no. He drives the next ball for a couple. The over ends with a dot ball. Two runs come off the over, and after 5 overs, India are 9-2.

Starc's double blow rocks India

India 7-2 (3 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

Starc tempts Gill with a full delivery outside off, and Gill goes for it. He drives hard, but the ball flies to Marsh's left at gully. Marsh leaps and snares it mid-air.

Gill departs for just 1 off 3 balls, leaving India in trouble. Starc strikes twice, dealing India a double blow.

Virat Kohli is the new batter, and the noise in the stadium rises as Starc charges in. Kohli defends the first two balls and gets off the mark with a single. Rahul then defends the last ball of the over. After 3 overs, India are 7-2.

Strac strikes, removes Jaiswal

India 6-1 (2 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

India stick with their opening pair as KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal make their way to the middle. The Australian players gather for one final huddle.

Starc begins the attack from over the wicket, with four slips and a gully in place.

Jaiswal gets off the mark with a boundary.

But Starc strikes! Jaiswal chips one straight to Marsh at short midwicket.

He departs for just 4 off 2 balls.

Gill walks in at No. 3, with four slips and a gully still in place. He drives to square leg but doesn't get a run. He gets off the mark with a single.

Rahul leaves the next delivery alone, playing the following one towards the leg side for another single.

Hazlewood takes over from the other end.

A length ball from Hazlewood strikes Rahul just above the glove on his left hand.

He appears to be in pain and receives attention from the physio. However, Rahul is soon back on his feet and ready to continue.

KL Rahul leaves the next ball and then defends the following one solidly on the front foot. He leaves the next delivery as well. A maiden over from Hazlewood. After 2 overs, India are 6-1.

Australia all out for 445

Aus 445 all out (117.1 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Australia are bowled out for 445, setting a formidable total. The innings was anchored by solid centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith, while Alex Carey's vital 70 played a key role in ensuring a substantial score.

On the bowling side, it was a brilliant individual effort from Jasprit Bumrah, who was the standout performer, claiming 6 wickets for 76 runs and leading India's charge.

Australia all out for 445

Aus 445 all out (117.1 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Akash Deep continues and is finally rewarded with a wicket!

He bowls a short delivery, and Carey pulls it straight to Shubman Gill at midwicket. Carey departs for 70 off 88 balls, and with that, Australia are bowled out for 445.

Siraj removes Lyon; Aus 9 down

Aus 445-9 (117 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Siraj comes on to bowl in place of Jadeja, earning boos from the crowd.

Lyon defends the first two balls, but Siraj delivers the breakthrough.

Lyon is bowled out! He departs for just 2 runs off 30 balls.

Josh Hazlewood makes his way to the crease. He defends the rest of the over.

Australia keep the runs flowing

Aus 445-8 (116 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

The players return to the field as play resumes.

Jadeja continues, and Carey takes a quick single. Lyon defends the remaining deliveries in the over.

Akash Deep takes over from the other end. Carey swings and misses the first ball, leaves the next, and ducks under a sharp bouncer. A wide is called. Lyon finally gets off the mark with a couple of runs.

Jadeja is back and appeals loudly for LBW against Lyon. The umpire says not out, prompting India to review. Ball tracking shows the ball struck outside the line of off stump, and India lose the review. Lyon defends the rest of the over.

Akash Deep continues. Carey plays one away from his body and defends the rest before finishing the over with a boundary. After 116 overs, Australia are 445-8.

Play set to resume

Aus 435-8 (112 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

The rain has stopped, and the covers are being removed. Play is set to resume at 6:15 AM IST.

Josh Hazlewood is still spotted with his pads on. The big question remains: when will Cummins declare?

Covers called on as rain halts play

Aus 435-8 (112 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Akash Deep continues. Carey starts with a solid defense before nudging one towards fine leg for a single. Nathan Lyon ducks under a bouncer, and just one run comes off the over.

Jadeja continues from the other end. Carey defends the first few deliveries before attempting a risky single. A direct hit might have spelled trouble, but Nathan Lyon's timely dive saves him. After 111 overs, Australia are 434-8.

Akash Deep is back. Pat Cummins is seen chatting with coach Andrew McDonaldare they considering a declaration?

Meanwhile, Carey defends four balls before sneaking in a single. After 112 overs, Australia are 435-8.

A slight drizzle begins, and the covers are called onto the field.

Bumrah removes Starc

Aus 432-8 (109 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Jadeja continues. Carey finds the gap and picks up a single. Lyon, facing Jadeja in a spinner-to-spinner battle, defends the remaining deliveries.

Bumrah is replaced by Akash Deep after a three-over spell. Akash Deep comes in from the other end. Carey starts with a gentle tap and follows it up with a massive six! Seven runs come off the over. After 108 overs, Australia are 431-8.

Jadeja switches to around the wicket for Carey. Carey defends the first ball and then flicks one towards mid-on for a single. Lyon steps in and solidly defends the rest of the over. After 109 overs, Australia are 432-8.

Bumrah removes Starc

Aus 423-8 (106 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Bumrah continues. Starc drives to mid-on but finds the fielder. He follows it up with a cracking boundary'"what a shot! After defending the next few deliveries, Bumrah has the final say. Starc edges one behind, and Pant makes no mistake. Starc departs for 18 off 30 balls.

Nathan Lyon is the new batter.

Carey brings up his half century

Aus 419-7 (105 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Bumrah continues. Starc plays it straight back to the bowler. Watchful in his approach, Starc leaves the next delivery and defends the rest of the over. Another tidy maiden from Bumrah.

Jadeja continues from the other end. Carey works one towards square leg for a single. Starc defends the next ball before unleashing a powerful slog sweep over deep square leg for six! He finishes the over with a single. Jadeja has struggled to make an impact in this Test, proving expensive and leaking runs.

After 105 overs Australia are 419-7.

Carey brings up his half century

Aus 411-7 (103 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Jasprit Bumrah began the Indian bowling attack with a well-set field, including two slips and a gully, Bumrah extracted movement from the pitch, keeping Starc guessing. Unable to find the right rhythm, Starc failed to score in the first over, as Bumrah delivered a maiden over.

Jadeja around the wicket with a slip

Carey leaves it alone. Finds the gap, will geta couple. Defends a few and ends the over with a boundary and with that 50 comes up for Carey.

Gabba Test resumes after rain delay

Aus 405-7 (101 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

The players are all geared up in their whites, ready to take the field.

With the rain finally subsiding and the covers off, we might just be in for an on-time start!

However, given the unpredictable weather, it's anyone's guess how long the game will remain uninterrupted.

Rain threatens to drench Gabba Test

Aus 405-7 (101 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Good morning and welcome to the third day of the Brisbane Test at the Gabba and it has started to rain. Players were forced to abandon their warm-up sessions due to the inclement weather.

On Day 2, Australia, led by centuries from Travis Head (152) and Steve Smith (101), continued their dominant run against India. Head, in particular, has been in exceptional form, scoring his third century in his last six innings against the Indian team.

India will need to put up a strong batting performance to claw back into the game. Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has outlined key strategies that the visitors can adopt to turn the match in their favour.

However, the persistent rain forecast for the next three days could significantly impact the outcome of the Test, which is currently under Australia's control.

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