DAY 3: IND vs AUS 3rd Test BGT 2024 Complete Analysis and Match Summary

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 3 started on a defensive note as Australia added 40 more to their overnight total. As forecasted, the day continuously saw rains come and go. Bumrah began the proceedings by sending Starc back to the pavilion. Meanwhile, Carey held one end, brought up his half-century, and was the aggressor of the players. Australia got bundled out for 445 with Bumrah picking 6 wickets. Jasprit Bumrah also became the first Indian bowler to grab 8 which is the most 5-wicket hauls in SENA countries.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test BGT 2024: Another Failure of the Top-Order

India and Jaiswal started the innings with a boundary off the first ball. But the joy didn’t last long and was sent back by Starc in the next delivery. The pitch showed invariable bounce on oddballs. Rahul was firm in his defense, blocking out the balls. Gill had a great chance to repeat the Gabba heroics but perished playing outside the off-stumps delivery. India were down to 2 wickets in no time.

Virat Kohli’s failed show continued again as he fell prey to the same outside-off deliveries. His inconsistency has become a matter of concern for the management and fans. The stage was set for Kohli to bail the team out of trouble, but he couldn’t get going. His RCB teammate, Josh Hazlewood, dismissed him for 3 runs. Also with that Josh became the 2nd bowler to dismiss Virat Kohli for the 11th time in test cricket

The responsibility to build the innings fell on Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul. But the brilliance of Cummins kept India away from getting into the match. Pant was caught behind the wicket at the score of 9. The drizzle kept coming back, on and off, every time a few minutes later. Indian fans’ hopes are now on Rohit and KL Rahul to do a Dravid-Laxman partnership to keep the team in the game.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test BGT 2024: Australia’s Dominance With the Ball

Australia showed a dominant performance throughout the day. The standout bowler was Mitchell Starc, who continued his form from the last test and picked up 2 wickets, putting India in the back seat. He was nicely supported by Cummins and Hazlewood.

Conclusion

Australia will be looking forward to sealing the match on the fourth day. The bowlers and the team would come up with a fiery plan to bundle out the Indian team cheaply. The loss for India would be a curtain down on their hopes of reaching the World Test Championship 2025 final as well.