IND Vs AUS Highlights: Match Ends In Draw As Rain Play Spoilsport

India vs Australia, BGT 2024 3rd Test Match Highlights: Will India go for win or will Australia take wickets upfront to put visitors in pressure? This game in going down the wire.

IND Vs AUS Highlights: The third Test between India and Australia concluded in a draw after rain played spoilsport in most parts of the match. Earlier,the  Australian team declared at 89 for 7, setting a target of 275 runs for the Indian team. However, the match was called off due to rain after the tea break on Tuesday.

18 December 2024

11:14 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Match Draw

The match has been ended on a draw as rain played spoilsport in the middle. The Indian bowlers had a great morning as they pushed Australia on the back foot to 89/7 after 18 overs. The Indian team was given a target of  275 runs but then it started raining.

10:16 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Rain Stops Play

The moment Indian batters stepped out to bat, it started raining. The Game has been stopped now.

09:49 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: AUS Declare Innings

Australia has declared, setting India a target of 275 runs with 54 overs available. India, needing a challenging chase, must overcome weather and strong Australian bowling. The outcome will decide whether they go for victory or settle for a draw.

LIVE Score AUS 445 & 89/7 d (18)  CRR: 4.94
Day 5: Innings Break - Australia lead by 274 runs

09:41 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: AUS 7 Down

Bumrah dismisses Cummins, caught by Rahul after a slower ball outfoxes the Australian captain. Cummins, early on the slog, edges it to Rahul, who takes a confident catch. Cummins departs for 22 off 10 balls.

LIVE Score AUS 88/7 (17.4)  CRR: 4.98
Day 5: 2nd Session - Australia lead by 273 runs

09:23 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Travis Head Gone

Siraj dismisses Travis Head for 17, caught by Pant. Head, attempting to pull a short ball, mishits it for a top-edge towards gully. Pant runs across and completes the catch. Australia lose their sixth wicket at 50 runs.

LIVE Score AUS 60/6 (14.4)  CRR: 4.09
Day 5: 2nd Session - Australia lead by 245 runs

09:06 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Siraj Removes Smith

Siraj dismisses Steve Smith for 4, caught by Pant. Smith, trying to glance a leg-side delivery, was strangled down the leg-side. Pant made a diving catch to his left. Australia lose their fifth wicket for just 33 runs.

LIVE Score 35/5 (11.2)  CRR: 3.09
Day 5: 2nd Session - Australia lead by 220 runs

09:02 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Akash Deep Claims Another Wicket

Akash Deep dismisses Mitchell Marsh, caught by Pant for 2 off 13 balls. Marsh, expecting the ball to nip back, was caught off guard as it moved away, edging it to Pant. Australia loses their fourth wicket.

LIVE Score AUS 29/4 (10.3)  CRR: 2.76
Day 5: 2nd Session - Australia lead by 214 runs

08:48 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: India On Top, AUS 3 Down

Akash Deep to McSweeney, OUT, Caught by Pant! McSweeney's poor shot leads to his dismissal, similar to Labuschagne's. A length delivery wide outside off saw him edge through to Pant. Australia are now three down, struggling to build a solid innings.

LIVE Score AUS 16/3 (7.3)  CRR: 2.13
Day 5: 2nd Session - Australia lead by 201 runs

08:45 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Bumrah Removes Labuschagne

Bumrah to Labuschagne, OUT, Caught by Pant! The edge is found! Another poor shot from Labuschagne! Australia will be disappointed with their number 3's reckless dismissal. Bumrah delivers a length ball just outside off, with a bit of extra bounce off the pitch, as I mentioned earlier. Labuschagne went for a loose shot, chasing it with his hands away from his body, and the ball took a faint edge through to Pant. Australia is now on the backfoot. Labuschagne c Pant b Bumrah 1(9).

08:24 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Bumrah Strikes Early

Bumrah bowled a stunning delivery to dismiss Khawaja for 8. The ball angled in, sneaking through the gap between bat and pad to hit the top of off-stump. Khawaja played a loose shot, and India took an early wicket.

08:21 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Here We Go Then!

Bumrah starts strong, bowling tight lines to McSweeney with movement off the seam. McSweeney plays cautiously, leaving some deliveries and scoring two runs on a full ball. Both players and the umpire share a friendly moment after a delivery.

08:00 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Play To Start Soon

The weather at the Gabba looks bright and sunny, with clouds nearby but not threatening. Indian players, including Bumrah, Akash Deep, and Siraj, are warming up, signaling a positive update and potential play resumption soon.

07:40 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Covers Are Off

The rain has stopped, and the covers are off as umpires inspect the field. Play could resume on time at 12:40 pm local time (8:10 IST), with Richard Illingworth leading the inspection alongside his colleague.

07:30 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Early Lunch Taken

Play is delayed at the Gabba with early lunch taken due to worsening conditions. Umpires will inspect during the lunch break, and a positive update is expected around 12:40 pm.

07:17 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: And Its Raining

India would likely have accepted a 1-1 scoreline before the tour, with challenges in Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane. Australia, hoping for a lead, face confident visitors ahead of the Boxing Day Test featuring Scott Boland. Rain continues in Brisbane.

06:45 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Lighting delays 2nd Innings Play

Dark clouds hover over the Gabba, threatening rain on the Test's final day. Ironically, Brisbane's weather clears perfectly for the next five days.

06:14 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Lighting delays 2nd Innings Play

Lightning and looming dark clouds delay play at the Gabba, with covers on and rain likely causing further interruptions. Australia may face a straightforward decision as weather threatens to impact the match significantly.

06:00 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Innings Break

India's last pair added 47 runs, avoiding follow-on and frustrating Australia. With 92 overs left, Australia may bat aggressively and challenge India to survive two sessions, balancing weather concerns and their three-man bowling attack's workload.

05:36 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: India All Out

Akash Deep departs stumped for 31 after a valuable cameo, helping India avoid the follow-on. Carey's sharp work dismisses him as Australia bowl India out for 260, securing a 185-run first-innings lead.

05:30 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Boundary For Bumrah

Lyon begins with disciplined bowling to Bumrah, conceding only four byes off a leg-side delivery with extra bounce. Bumrah defends well against Lyon's varied flight and spin, with close fielders in place for pressure.

05:15 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: What To Expect?

Australia, leading by 193 runs, faces 98.1 overs to force a result, battling rain forecasts and a bowler short. A draw seems likely as they must bat, set a target, and dismiss India twice.

05:00 IST

LIVE IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Good Morning Guys

On the Gabba Test's final day, Australia seeks a win despite weather concerns and bowler fatigue, while India aims to level the series. KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja shone, ensuring India avoided the follow-on.

23:45 IST

IND Vs AUS Live Cricket Score: No Hazlewood For Australia

Josh Hazlewood is likely to miss the rest of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after suffering a calf injury on Day 4 of the third Test against India in Brisbane. 

23:42 IST

IND Vs AUS Live Cricket Score: All Eyes On Weather

All four days of the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba have been affected by rain so far. Rain is expected even on Day 5, so it will be interesting to see how much play weather allows on the last day of the thrilling Test match in Brisbane.  

23:40 IST

IND Vs AUS Live Cricket Score: Hello And Welcome 

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Day 5 of the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane.