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Home  »  Cricket  »  Australia vs India 2024/2025  »  3rd Test Full Commentary

India vs Australia 2024 3rd Test Full Commentary

Result · Dec 14 2024, Sat - 05:20 AM (IST)
AUSTRALIA
445, 89/7 decl
INDIA
260, 8/0
Match Drawn
CRR:3.69
Player Of The Match
  • 117.1

    OUT! Caught. Akash Deep to Alex Carey. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Gill. Gill completes the formality to wrap up Australia's first innings. Alex Carey registered his fifty and departed for 70. Bumrah started today with the wicket of Starc, followed by Siraj and Akash, with one wicket each in this session. Stay tuned for India's reply.

  • 116.6

    Mohammed Siraj to Josh Hazlewood. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Pant.

  • 116.5

    Mohammed Siraj to Josh Hazlewood. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.

  • 116.4

    Mohammed Siraj to Josh Hazlewood. Length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Reddy.

  • 116.3

    OUT! Bowled. Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed. Siraj shatters the stumps.

  • 116.2

    Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to silly point for no runs, fielded by Kohli.

  • 116.1

    Mohammed Siraj to Nathan Lyon. In-swinging yorker, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Reddy.

  • 115.6

    FOUR! Akash Deep to Alex Carey. Short, to leg on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

  • 115.5

    Akash Deep to Alex Carey. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.

  • 115.4

    Akash Deep to Alex Carey. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for no runs, fielded by Siraj.

  • 115.3

    Akash Deep to Alex Carey. Length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, to silly mid on for no runs.

  • 115.2

    Akash Deep to Alex Carey. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, to long on for no runs, fielded by Bumrah.

  • 115.1

    Akash Deep to Alex Carey. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Gill.

  • 114.6

    Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.

  • 114.5

    Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs.

  • 114.4

    Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.

  • 114.3

    Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to silly mid on for no runs.

  • 114.2

    APPEAL! Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, hit body to point for no runs, fielded by Kohli, appeal made for L.B.W. India burns the review.

  • 114.1

    Ravindra Jadeja to Alex Carey. Stock length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Kohli.

  • 113.6

    Akash Deep to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Reddy.

  • 113.5

    Akash Deep to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 2 runs, fielded by Siraj.

  • 113.5

    Wide Akash Deep to Alex Carey. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 2 runs, run save by Pant.

  • 113.4

    Akash Deep to Alex Carey. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Pant.

  • 113.3

    Akash Deep to Alex Carey. Length ball, middle stump down the track driving, mis-timed to long off for no runs, fielded by Rahul.

  • 113.2

    Akash Deep to Alex Carey. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Sharma.

  • 113.1

    Akash Deep to Alex Carey. Length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.

  • 112.6

    Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Rahul.

  • 112.5

    Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Rahul.

  • 112.4

    Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Rahul.

  • 112.3

    Ravindra Jadeja to Nathan Lyon. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

  • 78.5

    OUT! Stumped. Travis Head to Akash Deep. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, missed, by Carey. India has been bowled out for 260 runs. A valuable last-wicket partnership was formed between Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah. Australia now has a healthy lead of 185 runs and will aim to score quickly in order to set India a challenging total to chase. As the rain begins to fall, the players have returned to their dressing rooms. We hope the rain stops soon so we can see more live action.

  • 78.4

    Travis Head to Akash Deep. Off break length ball, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, mis-fielded by Carey.

  • 78.3

    Travis Head to Akash Deep. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Khawaja.

  • 78.2

    Travis Head to Akash Deep. Off break length ball, down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.

  • 78.1

    Travis Head to Akash Deep. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Marsh.

  • 77.6

    Nathan Lyon to Jasprit Bumrah. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Starc.

  • 77.5

    Nathan Lyon to Akash Deep. Off break length ball, middle stump on the back foot pushing, thick edge to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Marsh.

  • 77.4

    Nathan Lyon to Akash Deep. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot working, mis-timed to short leg for no runs, fielded by Head.

  • 77.3

    Nathan Lyon to Akash Deep. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by McSweeney.

  • 77.2

    Nathan Lyon to Akash Deep. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot padded, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Head.

  • 77.1

    APPEAL! Nathan Lyon to Akash Deep. Off break length ball, down leg side down the track working, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Head, appeal made for Caught. A formal review from Pat Cummins.

  • 76.6

    Pat Cummins to Jasprit Bumrah. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, thick edge to point for no runs.

  • 76.5

    Pat Cummins to Jasprit Bumrah. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Carey.

  • 76.4

    Pat Cummins to Jasprit Bumrah. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed to silly mid off for no runs.

  • 76.3

    Pat Cummins to Jasprit Bumrah. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.

  • 76.2

    Pat Cummins to Akash Deep. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for 1 run.

  • 76.1

    Pat Cummins to Akash Deep. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.

  • 75.6

    Nathan Lyon to Jasprit Bumrah. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot pushing, thick edge to point for no runs, fielded by Smith.

  • 75.5

    Nathan Lyon to Jasprit Bumrah. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Smith.

  • 75.4

    Nathan Lyon to Jasprit Bumrah. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot sweeping, Play and Miss (Leg Side) past fine leg for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Carey.

  • 75.3

    Nathan Lyon to Jasprit Bumrah. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, for no runs, fielded by Carey.

  • 75.2

    Nathan Lyon to Jasprit Bumrah. Off break length ball, to leg on the back foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by McSweeney.

  • 75.1

    Nathan Lyon to Jasprit Bumrah. Off break length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Starc.

  • 74.6

    Pat Cummins to Akash Deep. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, thick edge to gully for no runs, fielded by McSweeney. Hello and welcome to the 2024-25 India tour of Australia. India's tail-enders are fighting resiliently, frustrating the Australian bowlers and avoiding the follow-on. With the game hanging in the balance, Australia is keen to break this partnership, aiming to wrap up India's innings while also looking to score quickly and declare, setting up a possible run-chase. The darkening skies and overcast conditions create an ominous atmosphere. Given the weather and the state of the game, a draw seems like a likely outcome. Here we go.

  • 74.5

    Pat Cummins to Akash Deep. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs. That's the close of play on Day 4. India avoided the follow-on and trail by 193. Hazlewood's injury left Australia down a bowler and on the back foot. Ravindra Jadeja's innings was crucial in the middle, followed by a vital partnership between Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep which made the day for India. The rivalry will continue tomorrow for the climax of this Test.

  • 74.4

    SIX! Pat Cummins to Akash Deep. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

  • 74.3

    Pat Cummins to Akash Deep. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by McSweeney.

  • 74.2

    FOUR! Pat Cummins to Akash Deep. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.

  • 74.1

    Pat Cummins to Akash Deep. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, hit pad to backward point for no runs.

  • 73.6

    Nathan Lyon to Jasprit Bumrah. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Khawaja.

  • 17.6

    Jasprit Bumrah to Alex Carey. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Rahul. Australia has declared their innings, setting a target of 275 runs for India. The Indian seamers were outstanding today, creating difficulties for Australia's top order. Skipper Pat Cummins and Alex Carey contributed valuable runs for the Aussies. Join us for the exciting run chase ahead!

  • 17.5

    Jasprit Bumrah to Alex Carey. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to short leg for no runs.

  • 17.4

    Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Starc. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Reddy.

  • 17.3

    Jasprit Bumrah to Alex Carey. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Rahul.

  • 17.2

    Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for 1 run, fielded by Jaiswal.

  • 17.1

    OUT! Caught. Jasprit Bumrah to Pat Cummins. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to silly mid off, caught by Rahul. Change of pace does the trick.

  • 16.6

    Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Pant.

  • 16.5

    Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins. Yorker, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Jadeja.

  • 16.4

    SIX! Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

  • 16.3

    FOUR! Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.

  • 16.2

    Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to silly mid off for no runs.

  • 16.1

    Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Bumrah.

  • 15.6

    Akash Deep to Alex Carey. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bumrah.

  • 15.5

    Akash Deep to Alex Carey. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Jaiswal.

  • 15.4

    Akash Deep to Pat Cummins. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Gill.

  • 15.3

    SIX! Akash Deep to Pat Cummins. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

  • 15.2

    FOUR! Akash Deep to Pat Cummins. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.

  • 15.1

    Akash Deep to Alex Carey. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Siraj.

  • 14.6

    Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Rahul.

  • 14.5

    Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.

  • 14.4

    OUT! Caught. Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to short third man, caught by Pant. India's nightmare is gone.

  • 14.3

    Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Bumrah.

  • 14.2

    Mohammed Siraj to Alex Carey. Length ball, to leg on the back foot pushing, to point for 1 run, shy attempt by Rahul, fielded by Jadeja.

  • 14.1

    Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot driving, mis-timed to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Jaiswal.

  • 13.6

    FOUR! Akash Deep to Alex Carey. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

  • 13.5

    Akash Deep to Alex Carey. Seaming in short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 2 runs, shy attempt by Siraj, fielded by Rahul.

  • 13.4

    Akash Deep to Alex Carey. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, hit pad past fine leg for 4 runs.

  • 13.3

    Akash Deep to Travis Head. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, well timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Reddy.

  • 13.2

    Akash Deep to Travis Head. Seaming in short, down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Pant.

  • 13.1

    Akash Deep to Alex Carey. Length ball, outside off stump down the track pushing, to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Gill, fielded by Reddy.

  • 2.1

    Mitchell Starc to Lokesh Rahul. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by McSweeney. It's quite dark, and the umpires have decided to take Tea. India started off well, not losing any wickets, but they have a challenging target ahead of them. Australia will be aiming for some quick wickets to secure a victory in this match. Unfortunately the heavens have opened after Tea and the game has been called off. The series stands at 1-1 going into Boxing Day. Travis Head is the Player of the Match for his brilliant knock in the first innings.

  • End of Over 2
    Over 2. 4 runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. India: 7/0 (rr 3.50)
  • 1.6

    Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs.

  • 1.5

    Pat Cummins to Lokesh Rahul. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to long on for 3 runs, fielded by McSweeney.

  • 1.4

    APPEAL! Pat Cummins to Lokesh Rahul. Seaming in length ball, off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by McSweeney, appeal made for L.B.W. It could have been missing the stumps.

  • 1.3

    Pat Cummins to Lokesh Rahul. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by McSweeney.

  • 1.2

    Pat Cummins to Lokesh Rahul. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.

  • 1.1

    Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to point for 1 run.

  • End of Over 1
    Over 1. 3 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. India: 3/0 (rr 3.00)
  • 0.6

    Mitchell Starc to Lokesh Rahul. Out-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.

  • 0.5

    Mitchell Starc to Lokesh Rahul. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.

  • 0.4

    Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal. Out-swinging length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, well timed to deep mid wicket for 3 runs, fielded by McSweeney.

  • 0.3

    Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal. Out-swinging length ball, to leg down the track driving, well timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Cummins.

  • 0.2

    Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump down the track Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.

  • 0.1

    NEW BALL. Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal. Out-swinging length ball, middle stump down the track defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Head.

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