IND vs AUS 3rd Test DAY 4 at The Gabba: Complete Analysis and Match Summary
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 4 could have started on a good note for Australia if Smith held on to Rahul’s catch. India started the day with a defensive yet positive intent. Rahul maximized the dropped chances and played a key role in India’s total. But India still had a long way to go. India somehow managed to avoid the follow-on and is still 193 runs behind with only 1 day left, this game would probably heading towards a draw until some miracle happens.
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 4 BGT 2024: Rigid KL Rahul and Jadeja’s Magic with the Bat
Rohit, in the middle order, has been a failure in this series. Once again, he failed to get a good score to his name, and his consistent failure has been causing trouble for the team for some time now. The experiment has yet to work well in favor of India. Rohit has a test average of 8.85 in the first innings of the 2024/25 season. This indicates the steep decline in his form and ability to play big innings. He was sent back to the pavilion at a score of 10 by the opposition captain once again.
The responsibility to build the innings fell on KL Rahul and Jadeja, who played extremely well. The ideal way to bat at The Gabba is to give respect to the bowlers and understand the conditions and runs always come once a batter is set. Unfortunately, except for KL Rahul, none of the top 5 batters showed determination. Rahul played a fantastic knock of 84 off 139 deliveries before getting out to a magnificent catch by Smith at slips. His composure and disciplined approach gave India a bit of relaxation for a while in the middle. So far, KL Rahul has scored 231 runs in 5 innings at an average of 46.20. His slow and effective innings have helped India bat for a decent period.
Jadeja, who was playing the first match of the series, showed great intent and looked comfortable against the Aussie bowlers. He kept playing the balls close to the body and helped India get to a decent total. His innings of 77 saved India from a humiliating trail and left the team just 33 runs away to avoid the follow-on. Jadeja proved his selection worth in the team and presented a strong case of playing as a pure batter.
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 4 BGT 2024: Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep Heroics
Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep stole the entire show. Their cameos helped India get over the follow-on and sent a sense of relaxation in the dressing room. The visuals of the players, captain, and coach in the dressing room were enough to indicate what it meant to them. If India wins the series, this partnership will feature as one of the best of the series. Akash Deep’s boundaries off Pat Cummins was the best moment for the Indian players and fans today. The emotions pouring out showed what it meant to everybody. They are both still at the crease for the 10th wicket, already stitched a partnership of 39 off 54 deliveries.
With follow-on gone and India at 252-9, both the Indian boys have made sure India will have plenty of time to drag the 3rd test towards a draw. But, Australia will look to score runs quickly and put India to the test once again. It is going to be a tough task for the Aussies as they are one bowler down as well. Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the match due to calf strain and won’t be available to bowl. The game looks a bit open tomorrow and will depend on the decisions of both the management.
