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Updates: Bumrah, Akash save India from follow-on

Tue, 17 December 2024

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13:29

Bumrah, Akash save India from follow-on

India 252-9 (74.5 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

The light meter comes out, and the umpires signal for the players to leave the field. Given their position, the day ends on a high note for India.

A resilient 33*-run partnership between Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep has helped #TeamIndia avoid the follow-on.

Australia will bat for at least an hour tomorrow, leaving India with a substantial chase if they are to try and win. Unless something truly extraordinary occurssuch as India bowling Australia out cheaplythis is how the game is likely to unfold.

13:26

Bumrah, Akash save India from follow-on

India 252-9 (74.5 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

Cummins continues, and Akash Deep defends the first ball. Then, with a powerful shot, he slams a boundary, ensuring India avoids the follow-on!

A thunderous roar echoes through the stadium as Akash Deep punches the air and the Indian dressing room erupts in jubilation. The young fast bowler has just played a crucial role in saving India from the brink of a follow-on, sparking wild celebrations among the team and their fans.

Akash Deep swings and misses, but then launches a massive six! He blocks the next delivery, displaying calm and sensible batting.

Just as India was gaining momentum and closing in on Australia's lead, bad light has intervened, forcing an early end to the day's play.

The Indian team will have to wait until tomorrow to continue their fightback.

13:19

India need 4 more to avoid follow-on

India 242-9 (74 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

With fading light and weary Australian bowlers, India stands just four runs away from avoiding the follow-on. A tense finish awaits as the team battles to save the Test.

Lyon continues, and Akash Deep drives it to point for a single.

Bumrah defends the next two deliveries, showcasing solid front-foot and back-foot defense. A dot to end the over. Just 1 run comes off it, and after 74 overs, India are 242-9.

13:18

India need 5 more to avoid follow-on

India 241-9 (73 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

Starc's spell is done, and Cummins replaces him. Akash Deep flicks towards long-on for a single, followed by a single for Bumrah. The field, which was spread out, has now closed in. Akash Deep jabs it for a couple towards mid-off, reducing the deficit to just eight more runs to avoid the follow-on. He then meets the next delivery with a firm punch through mid-off for another couple of runs. A single to end the over.

Seven runs come off it, and after 73 overs, India are 241-9.

13:06

India need 12 more to avoid follow-on

India 234-9 (72 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

These two are fighting hard. Lyon replaces Cummins, and Bumrah plays through covers for a single. Akash Deep drives through long-on for another single.

Bumrah taps it down for no run, showing sensible batting from the pacers. Bumrah then presses forward to defend the next. Just 2 runs come off the over.

After 72 overs, India are 234-9, needing 12 more runs to avoid the follow-on.

13:01

India face follow-on threat

India 232-9 (71 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

Starc continues, and Akash Deep leaves the first ball. He then defends towards point and takes a single to get off the mark. Bumrah defends on the back foot and then on the front foot. Just one run comes off the over. After 69 overs, India are 222-9.

Cummins continues, Akash Deep misses the first two balls. He gets a single next, and the two batters rotate the strike well. Akash Deep defends and then takes another single to end the over. Three runs come off it.

After 70 overs, India are 225-9, trailing by 220 runs and needing 21 more to avoid the follow-on.

Starc continues, but oversteps and it's a no ball. Akash Deep drives to cover and comes back for two. He taps the next one down and wants a single, but Bumrah rightly sends him back. Akash Deep defends the next two balls before ending the over with a boundary.

Seven runs come off the over. After 71 overs, India are 232-9.

12:45

India face follow-on threat

India 221-9 (68 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

With Jadeja's wicket, the follow-on now looms for India.

Akash Deep is the last man in, and Starc is back into the attack. Bumrah lets the first ball go, and a wide is called. He then takes a single off the next delivery. Akash Deep defends solidly and survives Starc's onslaught for now.

Just 2 runs came off the over, and after 67 overs, India are 215-9.

Cummins continues, and Bumrah powers a delivery over fine leg for SIX! Cummins can't help but smile. Is there anything this man, Bumrah, can't do?

Cummins responds with a bouncer, which Bumrah lets go. He then defends the remaining deliveries of the over.

After 68 overs, India are 221-9, trailing by 224 runs.

12:35

Jadeja departs for 77, India 9 down

India 213-9 (66 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

Lyon continues, and Jadeja defends the first ball before launching a big shot for SIX! He then plays towards deep but opts not to take a single. Bumrah defends the last two balls.

After 65 overs, India are 209-8.

Cummins continues, and Jadeja defends on the back foot before smashing a boundary off the next ball. He plays the next towards long on but doesnt take a run. He misses the next delivery, and then, under pressure, he skies the ball into the air, where Marsh takes a catch at deep square.

Jadeja departs for 77 off 123 balls. India are now 9 down.

12:27

Starc removes Siraj, India 8 down

India 202-8 (64 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

India need 45 more runs to avoid the follow-on. Bumrah is the new batter, and Cummins comes from the other end to try and dismiss India's tailenders.

Jadeja defends the first three balls, then drives towards long off for a single. Bumrah faces Cummins, defending the last two balls of the over.

After 64 overs, India are 202-8.

12:21

Starc removes Siraj, India 8 down

India 201-8 (63 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

The rain has stopped, and the pitch cover is being removed. The players make their way back to the middle.

Starc to Siraj: He defends two balls, ducks under a bouncer, but then edges one and is caught behind! That has been the story of Indian batters in Australia. Carey takes a brilliant catch, and Siraj is dismissed for 1 off 11 balls.

12:01

Injured Hazlewood set to miss rest of BGT series

India 201-7 (62.2 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

Breaking News! Josh Hazlewood is set to miss the rest of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

Cricket Australia confirmed that Hazlewood has sustained a right-sided calf strain, which will prevent him from playing any further part in the Brisbane Test. According to their official statement, he is likely to miss the remainder of the Test series.

11:59

Rain returns, India 201-7 at tea

India 201-7 (62.2 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

Starc comes in from the other end, with Siraj on strike and a short leg in place.

Starc bowls a bouncer, and Siraj ducks under it.

However, rain starts to fall again, and the players are called off the field for yet another rain interruption. It appears to be a light drizzle, and Starc, visibly frustrated, heads off with the rest of the team. Tea has been taken.

11:50

Siraj survives run-out scare

India 201-7 (62 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

Lyon starts the over, and Jadeja defends the first two deliveries. He works the third ball through the leg side for a single. Siraj sees off the remaining three balls with a solid defense. After 61 overs, India are 195-7.

Cummins continues from the other end. Jadeja fends off the first ball and refuses a single. The next delivery is punched towards midwicket, and they look for two runs. The throw comes in at the non-striker's end as Labuschagne collects and whips the bails off. Siraj dives to make his ground, but the third umpire is called in to check if the bat is grounded. A tense moment for India, but Not Out flashes on the big screen, greeted by loud cheers from the Indian fans.

Cummins beats Jadeja with a beauty next up! Jadeja then lofts one just over the fielder at cover, and they run three.

Drama continues as Siraj survives another run-out scare!

Miscommunication sees Siraj looking for a single, but Jadeja sends him back. Cummins runs in, has a shy at the stumps at the strikers end, but misses. The ball rolls away, and they steal an overthrow.

After 62 overs, India are 201-7.

11:49

Cummins removes Reddy, Ind 7 down

India 194-7 (60 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

Lyon continues and concedes just a single. Reddy, the epitome of patience, defends resolutely and takes a single off the final delivery. After 57 overs, India are 188-6.

Starc from the other end. Reddy ducks under a bouncer and picks up a single. Jadeja follows with a single of his own. Reddy adds another single off the final ball. Three runs come off the over. After 58 overs, India are 191-6.

Cummins returns to the attack. Reddy defends the first two deliveries before sneaking a couple. Cummins, the skipper of Reddy's IPL franchise SRH, shares a quick smile. Reddy blocks the next, but Cummins strikes! BOWLED! Reddy departs for a hard-fought 16 off 61 balls.

Mohammed Siraj walks in at No. 8 and defends the final delivery of the over. After 60 overs, India are 194-7.

11:19

India's run-scoring stalls

India 186-6 (56 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

Starc continues, and Jadeja cuts it towards backward point for a single.

Reddy safely negotiates the remaining deliveries, defending solidly.

Lyon continues from the other end. Jadeja blocks a few before the batters exchange singles. A dot ball ends the over.

After 55 overs, India are 186-6.

Cummins has a quick word with Starc before the next over begins.

Did it work? Starc delivers three dot balls in a row. Its a maiden over, with Reddy handling the short-pitched deliveries, bouncers, and those closer to his body with composure.

11:09

Play resumes once again

India 183-6 (53 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

Jadeja and Reddy follow the Australian players onto the field as we gear up for yet another resumption of play. Starc will complete his over.

Reddy defends the final ball safely.

Lyon continues from the other end with a slip and silly point in place. Jadeja cuts through the covers for a couple of runs. He blocks the next delivery and pushes a length ball towards cover for a single. Reddy defends the final two balls of the over.

After 53 overs, India are 183-6.

10:34

Rain returns, India need 66 runs to avoid follow-on

India 180-6 (51.5 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

The rain has intensified, and this could lead to a significant delay.

India still need 66 more runs to avoid the follow-on, and these repeated rain interruptions are making Australias task increasingly difficult. India currently trail by 265 runs.

09:59

Rain stops play after Jadeja brings up 50

India 180-6 (51.5 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

Lyon comes around the wicket to Jadeja, who leaves the first delivery. He drives the next one powerfully towards midwicket for a single. Reddy gets one down the leg side but doesnt manage any runs. He follows it up with a defensive shot towards point and picks up a single. Jadeja calmly blocks the last two deliveries. After 51 overs, India are 178-6.

Starc continues from the other end. Reddy pushes towards cover for a single. Jadeja defends solidly and sneaks in a quick single on the next ball. Reddy blocks the next two deliveries.

And now, its raining heavily! The ground staff rush in with the covers, and this looks like it could be a lengthy interruption.

09:50

Jadeja slams half century

India 176-6 (50 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

The covers are being removed after a significant spell of rain. The umpires are out inspecting the outfield and having a discussion with the head groundsman.

The players are making their way to the middle, but with the radar looking ominous, any play at this stage will be a bonus.

Starc resumes, bowling to Jadeja with two slips and a gully. Jadeja greets him with a boundary! He defends the next two deliveries but then finds another boundary with a confident shot. He follows it up with a single, which brings up his fifty off 82 balls. Jadeja acknowledges the milestone with his signature bat-whip celebration. A dot ball ends the over.

After 50 overs, India are 176-6.

09:40

IRain intensifies, lunch break extended

India 167-6 (49 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

A downpour has halted play at the Gabba, with the pitch covered but the larger ground covers yet to be deployed.

Umpires have retreated to the pavilion, and the lack of ground staff with umbrellas suggests a potential extended lunch break.

Rain has picked up and its getting heavier. Surely extended lunch break.

08:24

India 167-6 at lunch; trail by 278 runs

India 167-6 (49 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

The day began with a moment of fortune for India as KL Rahul was dropped by Steve Smith off the very first ball of the day. Rahul capitalised on this opportunity, showcasing his determination and skill. However, Rohit Sharma's struggles continued, and he was dismissed by Pat Cummins, leaving India in a precarious position.

Ravindra Jadeja joined Rahul and provided some much-needed stability to the Indian innings. The duo forged a valuable 50-run partnership, giving India hope of a strong comeback. But just as the partnership was gaining momentum, Steve Smith redeemed himself with a breathtaking catch at slip to dismiss Rahul, off the bowling of Nathan Lyon.

With the loss of both overnight batters, India find themselves trailing Australia by 278 runs, facing an uphill battle to save the Test.

08:20

India 167-6 at lunch

India 167-6 (49 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

Lyon continues, and Jadeja plays towards point for a single. Reddy defends the rest of the over. After 47 overs, India is 161-6.

Cummins returns to the attack, and Jadeja defends the first ball. He gets a couple off the next delivery. Reddy then picks up two quick singles. Jadeja ends the over with a dot ball. Four runs come off the over, and after 48 overs, India is 165-6.

The last over before lunch sees Lyon continue. Reddy blocks and defends a few balls before flicking one towards deep point for a couple.

A loud shout for caught behind is turned down. The bowler didn't seem too confident, but Steve Smith believes he's got Reddy. Australia reviews the decision. After a brief delay, the decision is upheld, and Reddy is not out.

Australia loses the review. Reddy defends the last ball of the over. Two runs come off it, and after 49 overs, India is 167-6.

Lunch is called.

08:18

Rahul departs for 84, India 6 down

India 160-6 (46 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

Cummins continues, and Jadeja defends the first two deliveries before flicking one through square leg for three runs. The next ball is a boundary that races to the ropes. Reddy defends the last two deliveries. Seven runs come off the over, and after 44 overs, India is 152-6.

Lyon continues, and Jadeja smashes another boundary. He defends a few balls and ends the over with a couple. After 45 overs, India is 158-6.

Reddy faces Cummins next. He's beaten! He defends the next ball and then gets a single towards fine leg. Jadeja blocks the next two deliveries and ends the over with a single. Just two runs come off the over, and after 46 overs, India is 160-6.

07:56

Rahul departs for 84, India 6 down

India 145-6 (43 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

Lyon continues, and Rahul defends the first two deliveries.

WICKET! Stunning catch! Smith has made amends in spectacular fashion. He dropped Rahul on the very first ball of the day at 33, but now KL Rahul departs. He batted beautifully but falls just short of another hundred. Rahul is out, caught by Smith off Lyon for 84 off 139 balls.

Nitish Kumar Reddy is the new batter. He blocks the first delivery and then slams the next one for four. He ends the over with a dot ball. Four runs and a wicket come off the over, and after 43 overs, India is 145-6.

07:47

Rahul, Jadeja bat with intent

India 132-5 (42 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

Starc continues, and Rahul defends the first ball. That was closehe nearly dribbled it back onto the stumps! He sweeps the next delivery for a single. Jadeja leaves the following ball and then plays towards midwicket for a quick single. Rahul ends the over with a couple. After 40 overs, India is 136-5.

Lyon continues. A length ball is played by Jadeja towards backward point, where McSweeney chases it down. Jadeja collects three runs. Rahul defends the next two balls before taking a single. Jadeja then defends the last two balls. After 41 overs, India is 140-5.

Cummins replaces Starc. Rahul defends the first ball, then ducks under a bouncer. He swings at the next one and gets just one. Jadeja defends the final two balls. After 42 overs, India is 141-5.

India trails by 304 runs.

07:33

Rahul, Jadeja bat with intent

India 132-5 (39 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

Starc is back into the attack. Jadeja blocks the first delivery and asks for a change of gloves. He then pushes for two runs, bringing up their fifty-run partnership. Jadeja leaves the next ball alone. Just 3 runs come off the over, and after 36 overs, India is 126-5.

Lyon continues. Jadeja blocks a few balls before dispatching one to the boundary. After 37 overs, India is 130-5.

Starc returns, and Rahul pushes a fuller delivery for a single. Jadeja defends the rest of the over. After 38 overs, India is 131-5.

Rahul faces Lyon next, defending the first few deliveries before taking a single off the last ball. He reaches 79, his highest score in this series so far. After 39 overs, India is 132-5.