India Battles Rain and Australia to Avoid Follow-On at Brisbane
The fourth day of the third Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Gabba Stadium, Brisbane, saw India reach 252/9 at stumps in their first innings, trailing Australia by 193 runs. Starting at an overnight score of 51/4, India added 201 runs, thanks to vital contributions from KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja.
Rahul and Jadeja Lead India’s Resistance
KL Rahul showcased determination with a gritty 84, while Ravindra Jadeja contributed a crucial 77. Their resilient partnership proved vital in keeping India’s hopes alive after a shaky start.
The final-wicket pair of Jasprit Bumrah (10*) and Akash Deep (27*) added an unbeaten 39-run stand, with Deep impressing in a 31-ball cameo featuring two boundaries and a six. Bumrah also entertained with a six of his own.
India’s First Innings Batting Scores
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: 4
- KL Rahul: 84
- Shubman Gill: 1
- Virat Kohli: 3
- Rishabh Pant: 9
- Rohit Sharma: 10
- Ravindra Jadeja: 77
- Nithish Kumar Reddy: 16
- Mohammed Siraj: 1
- Jasprit Bumrah: 10*
- Akash Deep: 27*
Australian Bowlers Shine
Australia’s bowlers maintained pressure, with Pat Cummins leading the attack with four wickets. Mitchell Starc grabbed three, while Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon chipped in with one each.
What’s Ahead
As the match heads into its final day, India faces a daunting challenge of restricting Australia and attempting a spirited fightback. The weather, which interrupted play several times on Day 4, might also play a significant role in shaping the game’s outcome.
