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Highlights | IND VS AUS Day 3, 1st Test Cricket Score and Updates: India Bowlers Run Riot on Australia, Win by an Innings and 132 Runs
India Vs Australia Day 3, 1st Test LIVE Cricket Scorecard and Updates: Rohit Sharma-led Team India faces Pat Cummins` Australia in the first of four matches for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Follow LIVE Updates from third day of Nagpur Test here.
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LIVE India vs Australia 1st Test: How can Team India Qualify for Final?
India is keeping a close eye on the World Test Championship points table as they have yet to secure their place in the final. Before the series began, they were in second place with 58.93% points and they remain in that position, though their chances of making the final have become stronger. Their current PCT is 61.67%, ahead of third-placed Sri Lanka (53.33%). On the other hand, Australia, who only needed a win to confirm their place in the WTC final, remains at the top of the table, though their PCT has dropped from 75.56% to 70.83%.
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LIVE India vs Australia 1st Test: Rohit Sharma After Nagpur Test win
"Very important at the start of the series. Happy that I could put the performance for the team. Was unfortunate that I had to miss a few Tests because of injuries but I am happy to be back. Since I was appointed Test captain, have played just two Tests. Got COVID-19 in England, missed South Africa series, got a freak injury against Bangladesh. Was ready for this one."
LIVE India vs Australia 1st Test: Big blow for Team India
According to the ICC Code of Conduct, Jadeja has been found guilty of a Level 1 offence. He received a penalty point for it and was fined 25% of his match fee. He also put a lotion on his left index finger which was swollen without the umpire's approval during the first innings. The match referee was convinced that no artificial substance was used to apply the cream to the ball in an effort to change its state.
LIVE India vs Australia 1st Test: Australia all out
And that's it! Mohammed Shami strikes! Boland LBW for 0 (3). India display a dominant performance in the first Test match in Nagpur. Steve Smith was the only batter in the second innings of Australia who was looking comfortable to bat in front of the mighty spin attack led by R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.
India win by an inning and 132 runs
LIVE IND vs AUS 1st Test Score: Another one!
Axar Patel gets his first wicket. Todd Murphy caught by Rohit Sharma bowled by Axar. Dominant bowling display from the home team, Australia batters look clueless infront of the Indian bowling attack.
AUS - 75/8 (27.1 Overs)
LIVE India vs Australia 1st Test Score: Cummins GONE!
Pat Cummins caught behind by Srikar Bharat bowled by Ravindra Jadeja. Another one for India as Australia keep on losing wickets. Steve Smith is their last hope in the middle but it looks too difficult for him too at this moment to steady Australia's ship.
AUS - 68/7 (24 Overs)
LIVE India vs Australia 1st Test Score and Updates: Australia stumble
Australia middle-order collapse. R Ashwin takes five for India! What a performance by India's off-spinner. Alex Carey LBW for 10 off 6 balls. Australia in need of a Smith miracle at the moment.
AUS - 64/6 (21 Overs)
India vs Australia 1st Test LIVE score: Ashwin puts India on top
The Ravi Ashwin show continues as he strikes for the fourth time and dismisses Handscomb LBW. What a game he is having. Picked up 3 wickets in first innings, batted well as night watchman and now unleashing his brutal self with the ball in second innings. Australia have lost half of their side. Steve Smith and Alex Carey in the middle.
IND 400
AUS 177 & 64/5 (19)
Day 3: 2nd Session - Australia trail by 159 runs
LIVE India vs Australia 1st Test Score and Updates: GONE!
Renshaw 2 (7) LBW by R Ashwin. Australia in deep trouble at the moment as they lose four wickets now inside 16 overs. Steve Smith is the only batter from Australia who's looking comfortable against Jadeja and Ashwin.
AUS - 42/4 (15.2 Overs)
LIVE India vs Australia 1st Test Score: Another one!
Australia in deep trouble! David Warner LBW by R Ashwin after scoring 10 off 41 deliveries. He took the review but Ashwin traps the left-arm batter with a arm-ball. Beautiful thinking by the Indian off-spinner.
AUS - 42/3 (14.5 Overs)
LIVE IND vs AUS 1st Test Score: Labuschagne GONE!
Marnus Labuschagne 17 (28) LBW by Ravindra Jadeja. Another one for India! Australia lose another wicket in quick succession as India spinners corner them with some beautiful deliveries. Labuschagne knew straight away he was plumb.
AUS - 26/2 (12.5 Overs)
LIVE India vs Australia 1st Test Score: Jadeja comes in
Ravindra Jadeja brought into the attack by skipper Rohit Sharma to hunt for early wickets. Australia on the backfoot at the moment as they face Ashwin and Jadeja from both ends.
AUS - 20/1 (8.3 Overs)
LIVE IND vs AUS 1st Test Score: Labuschagne on the charge
Marnus Labuschagne takes off some pressure for Australia with a couple of boundaries. R Ashwin was getting another wicket but Virat Kohli dropped David Warner at slip. A lifeline for Australia and Warner provided by one of the best fielders in the world.
AUS - 19/1 (6 Overs)
LIVE India vs Australia 1st Test Day 3 Score: GONE!
R Ashwin strikes early for India! Khawaja caught by Virat Kohli at slip. What a start for India as Australia lose their 1st wicket in just 11 balls into the second innings.
AUS - 8/1 (2 Overs)
India vs Australia 1st Test: What a record by Lyon
Nathan Lyon had a hard time bowling in the first innings of the Nagpur Test but still have got a record for himself.
India vs Australia LIVE score: India bowled out for 400
Cummins gets Axar in last over before lunch and India have been bowled out for 400. Axar misses ton by 16 runs. India lead by 223 runs. The home team are in a strong postion in this Test. Lunch also taken on day 3.
AUS 177
IND 400 (139.3)
Day 3: Lunch Break - India lead by 223 runs
India vs Australia LIVE score: Axar Patel nears century
Axar Patel has no choice now with nine wickets gone. He is into 80s now. Just 18 away from a fine hundred. Will be his first if it happens. Cummins comes in to bowl. Siraj is the last man for India.
AUS 177
IND 397/9 (137.4)
India lead by 220 runs
India vs Australia 1st Test: India's lead goes past 200
Mohammed Shami departs after a well-made 37. Ninth wicket falls. Murphy with 7 wickets in the match. What a debut this is turning out to be for the Australia spinner. India's lead has gone past 200 and this wicket is a huge relief for the Aussies.
AUS 177
IND 380/9 (132.4)
India lead by 203 runs
India vs Australia 1st Test LIVE Score: Australia's frustration grows
The ninth wicket partnership is now 36. Shami and Axar continue to frustrate the Australians. Cummins has lost all reviews as well. Murphy and Lyon continue to bowl. The dropped catches have hurt their chances in the Test as well. They need to make something happen here.
AUS 177
IND 364/8 (130.2)
India lead by 187 runs
India vs Australia 1st Test LIVE: Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami build on lead
Mohammed Shami and Axar Patel continue to frustrate the Australians. The visitors have now lost both their remaining reviews. Pat Cummins is clearly panicking here as India'slead in first innings nears 200 mark.
AUS 177
IND 349/8 (127.1)
India lead by 172 runs
IND vs AUS Test: Axar Patel key for India
With Jadeja gone, India pin hopes on Axar to get team past 200-run lead. Murphy and Lyon bowling in tandem and this is a good plan. Boland dropped Shami off Lyon in the the 122nd over.
AUS 177
IND 340/8 (122.5)
India lead by 163 runs
India vs Australia 1st Test Day 3 LIVE: Australia lose review
Shami hit on the pads, Aussies appeal and umpire shakes head. They go for review but the ball is pitching outside off and Shami survives while Aussies lose the review.
AUS 177
IND 336/8 (120.3)
India lead by 159 runs
IND vs AUS 1st Test LIVE Score: Jadeja gone!
Jadeja gone! Todd Murphy strikes in his second over of the day. Jadeja thought that it would go away but it straightened and cleaned him up. Murphy gets the number 6 wicket as partnership finally broken.
AUS 177
IND 328/8 (118.2)
India lead by 151 runs
India vs Australia 1st Test LIVE: Axar survives
Axar Patel almost edged it to the keeper off Lyon. Cummins went upstairs but the ball had missed the outside edge. Umpires also checked for stumping and Axar's foot was well grounded inside the crease. Todd Murphy replaces Cummins.
AUS 177
IND 324/7 (116.1)
India lead by 147 runs
India vs Australia 1st Test LIVE Score: Jadeja, Axar resume innings
Day 3 begins. Pat Cummins with the ball in hand and Axar guides the second ball to third man for a single. Jadeja is on 66 and would be looking for his fourth century today. India have 3 wickets in hand and Aussies will be looking to pick them as quickly as possible.
AUS 177
IND 324/7 (115)
India lead by 147 runs
IND vs AUS LIVE: Aussies under pressure
Australian cricket team will be under pressure on Day 3 begins. The Test match could be over today if the batters do not bat up to the standards. The visitors cannot make the excuse of the pitch as Indians have shown the runs can be scored on this track.
Match resumes at 9.30 am IST.
IND vs AUS 1st Test LIVE Score: Day 3 begins at 9.30 am
The Day 3 action of the Nagpur Test will begins at 9.30 am IST. India have a strong lead of 144 runs with 3 wickets still in hand in first innings. Jadeja and Axar will resume innings. Aussies need to pick these wickets quickly to ensure the lead does not cross 200-run mark.
India vs Australia 1st Test LIVE Updates: Jadeja closes in on ton
Ravindra Jadeja is an underrated Test batter. Most of the times he is batting only in the later middle order and that is the reason his batting numbers in this format does not reflect how good a batter he really is. He has 3 Test tons. He will resume Day 3 batting on 66. 34 more for his fourth Test ton and hopefully the all-rounder will get to the milestone.
India vs Australia 1st Test Day 3 LIVE: Day 2 recap
Rohit Sharma's hundred: A brilliant ton from India captain Rohit Sharma's bat ensured India did not lose the momentum of scoring runs despite big guns Kohli and Pujara failing. Rohit departed after knocking 120.
Todd Murphy five-wicket haul: It was a dream debut for off-spinner Todd Murphy as he picked up a five-wicket haul in only his debut Test. He got the prized wickets of KL Rahul, Virat Kohli and Pujara.
Jadeja and Axar Show: Jadeja and Axar showed that it is still good pitch to bat on and all the talks of this track assisting spinners too much was all rubbish. They struck fifties and to take India's lead to 144 in the first innings.
India vs Australia 1st Test Day 3 LIVE: What's a good lead for India?
On a track that is getting better for bowling, especially for spinners, the lead of 144 is already a good one. But with Jadeja and Axar in the middle, India must first target to take it beyond the 200-run mark. That will put a lot of pressure of the visitors.
The morning session begins today at 9.30 am IST. Keep watching this space for all latest updates and LIVE score from the match.
AUS 177
IND 321/7 (114)
India lead by 144 runs
India vs Australia 1st Test LIVE Updates: Jadeja vs Stokes
both Jadeja and Stokes are exceptional all-rounders and bring a lot to the table in Test cricket. Stokes has the edge with the bat, while Jadeja has been more effective with the ball. However, both players have proven to be match-winners in their own right and are integral parts of their respective teams. It is always exciting to see these two players face off in a Test match, and fans are sure to be in for a treat when they do.
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India vs Australia 1st Test LIVE Updates: Debutant Opens up on Dream 1st Test
"Yeah, it's been a pretty special couple of days and I supposed to top it off today with a fifer and they would probably yeah, more than I could ever hope for. And yeah, it's gonna be something that I'll look back on the rest of my life and be really proud of," Murphy said at the post-play press conference at the VCA Stadium, here on Friday.
India vs Australia 1st Test LIVE Updates: Kohli's failure in Tests is a big worry
The way Virat Kohli got out in the first innings of this Test was very worrying. He lost his focus on the first ball after lunch, nicking a ball going down leg. His bad run in Test continues. From November 2019 to now, he has just one Test century and while he has made som starts in between, he has not been really at his best. He failed in back to back mtches in Bangladesh and now the Australia series has also started with a failure. About time 'The King' gets back to his best.
LIVE India vs Australia 1st Test Day 3 Score: Jadeja to score ton?
Returning from a long-term injury, Ravindra Jadeja will continue his innings from 66 off 177 balls. Australia will be keen on breaking the partnership between the two left-handers. Axar Patel is batting on 52 off 102 as well.
LIVE India vs Australia 1st Test Day 3 Updates: Australia eye wickets
Australia would be keen on breaking the partnership between Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel as soon as possible when play resumes on Day 3. On the other hand, India will be looking to tire the Aussies before they get a chance to bat on Day 3.
India vs Australia 1st Test LIVE Updates: India in dominant position
India have strengthened their hold on the first Test in Nagpur with fine fifties coming from left-handers Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja on Day 2 of the match. Quite contrary to Steve Smith's fears ahead of the match, who had said that this pitch could turn out to be very difficult to bat on for the left-handed batters because of dry and rough patches on some areas, knocks from Axar and Jadeja have put things in perspective. Both the lefties batted with a lot of ease and tackled good challenge from likes of Murphy and Lyon to help India take control of the game. The lead is nearing 150 and Aussies will be required to take remaining 3 wickets inside the first half-an-hour on Day 3 to ensure they can still make a comeback from here. Otherwise, India are course to make it 1-0 in series in Nagpur.
AUS 177
IND 321/7 (114)
Day 2: Stumps - India lead by 144 runs
Team India finished Day 2 of the first Test vs Australia in Nagpur at a strong position of 321/7 in 114 overs. India batted the whole day in which all the three sessions were dominated by the home team. Ravindra Jadeja showed all-round skills as he walked back at stumps unbeaten on 66 made off 170 balls that included 9 balls. The opening day of the Test match was all about his five-wicket haul. On second day he made his bat do the talking. His international comeback post the knee injury has been terrific. No match report or analysis from Day 2 of the Nagpur Test is complete without mentioning Rohit Sharma, who completed his 9th Test ton, helping India's innings stay on track despite loss of Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav's wickets at crucial juncture.
Rohit finished with 120 that came off 212 deliveries. His innings was filled with lovely strokes as he smashed 15 boundaries and 2 sixes respectively. It was, indeed, a captain's knock as India needed one experienced batter to bat deep. With KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara and Kohli failing, Rohit played the role well.
Not to forget, Axar Patel's unbeaten 52-run knock. He may not have done enough with the ball on Day 1, going wicketless in the first innings but Axar ensured his bat did not stay quiet. He stroked 8 boundaries, meaning he scored 32 runs in just fours out of 52 he made in third session of the day.
The 82-run stand between Axar and Jadeja has pushed Aussies on back foot, killing their hopes of bowling India out below 300 and keeping the lead under 100.
India will resume batting on Day 3 with lead of 144 runs with Jadeja and Axar at crease.