AUS 405-7 (101) | IND Vs AUS, BGT 2024 3rd Test Highlights: Head, Smith Put Australia In Commanding Position Despite Bumrah Fifer

India vs Australia, BGT 2024 3rd Test Match Highlights: Continuing his red-hot form, Travis Head slammed another hundred while Steve Smith clawed his way back to form with his 33rd century as Australia reached an imposing 405 for 7 at stumps on the second day of the third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane on Sunday.

IND Vs AUS Highlights: Continuing his red-hot form, Travis Head slammed another hundred while Steve Smith clawed his way back to form with his 33rd century as Australia reached an imposing 405 for 7 at stumps on the second day of the third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane on Sunday. 

Head smashed a brilliant 152 off just 160 balls and added 241 runs for the fourth wicket with Smith (101 off 190 balls).

For India, Jasprit Bumrah (5/72) stood out from the pack with his 12th five-wicket haul while Akash Deep (0/78) despite bowling well was distinctly unlucky.

Australia (Playing XI): Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Rohit Sharma(c), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep

15 December 2024

13:05 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Stumps 

It is Australia's day for sure. Fantastic centuries by Travis Head and Steven Smith have put hosts in a commanding position in the third Test in Brisbane. 

AUS 405-7 (101 Overs)  

12:26 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Carey, Cummins Frustrate India

After losing the wickets of Steven Smith, Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head in quick succession, Alex Carey and Pat Cummins have a crucial fifty run stand for Australia, which has been frustrating for India.

AUS 378-6 (97 overs)

10:51 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Fifer For Bumrah 

A brilliant fifer for Jasprit Bumrah has given India some respite. Bumrah has bowled his heart out to dismiss Steven Smith (101), Travis Head (152) and Mitchell Marsh (5) in quick succession. 

AUS 347-6 (90 Overs) 

10:30 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Tea Break 

A dominating session for Australia as Travis Head and Steve Smith continue to trouble Indian bowlers by scoring at a brisk rate in the second session on Day 2 of the third Test. 

AUS 234-3 (70) overs

10:08 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Century For Travis Head 

After slamming a century in the pink-ball Test in Australia, Travis Head has hit another hundred in Brisbane. Indian think-tank seems to have no answer for Head's attacking batting. 

AUS 231-3 (69 Overs)

09:43 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Fifty For Smith 

After Travis Head, Steve Smith has also slammed a fifty now to bring Australia back on track. Both Head and Smith have added more than 100 runs for the fourth wicket now as India desperately need a wicket now.

AUS 205-3 (65)  

09:14 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Fifty For Head

Continuing his red-hot form, Travis Head has slammed another half-century against India in the ongoing Test series. The attacking left-handed batter also has an able partner in Steve Smith, who is also looking solid at another end. 

AUS 163-3 (59 overs) 

08:08 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Smith, Head Frustrate India

Steve Smith and Travis Head have frustrated India after lunch with their scoring rate. Both Smith and Head have looked solid and scored crucial runs whenever they got that opportunity. 

AUS 137-3 (52 Overs) 

07:23 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Lunch 

The hard-fought first session on Day 2 comes to an end. While India picked three wickets - Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney and Nathan McSweeney- the likes of Steve Smith and Travis Head have looked solid so far.

AUS 104-3 (43 overs) 

06:45 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Reddy Removes Labuschagne 

All-rounder Nitish Reddy has given India a masslive breakthrough by removing a well-set Marnus Labuschagne (12). The wicket has brought dangerous Travis Head to the crease. 

AUS 85-3 (37)

06:00 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Smith, Labuschagne Rebuild For Australia

After losing the wickets of their openers Usman Khawaja (21) and Nathan McSweeney (9) in quick succession, Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne are doing the rebuilding job for Australia. 

AUS 65-2 (30 Overs) 

05:54 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Bumrah Rattles Australia

Jasprit Bumrah has given a great start to India On Day 2 of the 3rd Test by removing Australian openers Usman Khawaja (21) and Nathan McSweeney (9) in quick succession.

AUS 44-2 (21 Overs)  

12:31 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Update on Day 2 Timings 

UPDATE

Play for Day 1 in Brisbane has been stopped today due to rain.

Play will resume tomorrow and all following days at 09:50 AM local time (5:20 AM IST) with minimum 98 overs to be bowled.#TeamIndia | #AUSvIND

— BCCI (@BCCI) December 14, 2024

11:56 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Day 1 Called Off 

Play has been called off on Day 1 of the third Test after just 13.2 overs of cricket. There will be an early start on Day 2 to make up for some of the lost time today. 

11:28 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: No Respite From Rain

 As rain continues to fall in Brisbane, chances of any further play on Day 1 of the third Test between India and Australia has started to look bleak. 

09:54 IST

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Live: When Will Match Start?

Rain continues to disrupt the first day of the third Test at the Gabba. Despite excellent drainage keeping the ground mostly dry, play can't resume until the rain stops.

08:16 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Delay In Post-Lunch Session

The relentless rain has delayed the start of play in the second session on Day 1 of the third Test in Brisbane. A lot of water has fallen onto the ground and it'll take a while to get it ready. 

07:49 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Early Lunch In Brisbane

Early lunch has been taken on the opening day of the third Test between India and Australia due to persistent rain in Brisbane. Only 13.2 overs have been bowled in the first session and Australia openers Nathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja have tackled Indian bowlers very well. 

AUS 28-0 (13.2) 

07:16 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Rain Returns In Brisbane

Rain has once again interrupted the play on Day 1 of the third Test match between India and Australia in Brisbane. Before leaving the field, Australia openersNathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja have frustrated India, who are still searching for their first wicket.

AUS 28-0 (13.2) 

06:28 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Good Start For Australia 

Australia openers Nathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja have given Australia a good start as India bowlers failed to take advantage of overcast conditions in Brisbane. 

AUS 28-0 (12)  

06:03 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Rain Stops Play In Brisbane

Rain has stopped the play in the third Test in Brisbane. Players are off as the ground staff quickly rush in the covers. Australia openers Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney are the crease. 

AUS 19-0 (5.3 overs) 

05:45 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Khawaja, McSweeney Start For Australia 

The opening pair of Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney have started the proceedings with the bat for Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane.

05:41 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Playing XIs

Australia (Playing XI): Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Rohit Sharma(c), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep

05:39 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Rohit Wins Toss 

India skipper Rohit Sharma have won the toss and opted to bowl first against Pat Cummins' Australia in the third of five-match Test series at The Gabba in Brisbane.

00:00 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Big Change In Australia's Playing XI

Speculation surrounded Josh Hazlewood’s fitness, from secret net sessions to van rides, dominating Australia’s preparation. Cummins confirmed Hazlewood’s return, replacing the unlucky Scott Boland in the playing XI after clearing all fitness requirements.

23:57 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Weather & Pitch Report

Brisbane experienced an unusually cool welcome, followed by steamy days and nighttime showers before the Test. With uncertain weather ahead, the toss decision and pitch conditions, now less green, will spark significant discussion on Saturday morning.

23:56 IST

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