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India vs Australia Highlights, Brisbane weather forecast, 3rd Test Day 3: Bad light forces early stumps at Gabba; India 51/4

India vs Australia Live Score, 3rd Test Day 3: Rain disrupted Day 3 of the third Test at the Gabba, with India struggling at 51/4 in reply to Australia’s 445. Frequent downpours and bad light allowed only 33.1 overs, providing India some relief as they trailed by 394 runs. KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 33, with skipper Rohit Sharma yet to score. India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli early to Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, while Rishabh Pant fell to Pat Cummins before tea. Australia earlier resumed at 405/7 and added 40 runs, with Alex Carey scoring 70. More rain could aid India in avoiding defeat.
06:28 (IST) Dec 16
IND vs AUS Live Score: FOUR! More runs for Carey
Alex Carey (70*) played out five dot balls, not taking singles available against Akash Deep. The pacer banged the last ball short and Carey hooked it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Australia 445/8 in 116 overs
06:23 (IST) Dec 16
India vs Australia Live Score: NOT OUT! India lose a review
Big shout for LBW against Nathan Lyon off Ravindra Jadeja. Umpire says 'not out'. India went for the review but the replay showed that the impact was just outside the line. India lost a review.

Australia 441/8 in 114.2 overs
06:14 (IST) Dec 16
IND vs AUS Live Score: Welcome Back!
The players are ready for the restart. It was just a short delay due to the passing shower.

Australia 435/8 in 112 overs
06:06 (IST) Dec 16
India vs Australia Live Score: Good News!
That was quick. Less than five minutes after it was put on, the covers are coming off the pitch at Gabba. The rain has stopped. And we should have action starting soon.

Restart at 6:15 am IST
06:01 (IST) Dec 16
IND vs AUS Live Score: Drizzle arrives at the Gabba
Bad News! The rain has arrived at the Gabba. Players are going off the field and the covers are coming in.

Good little session so far - 30 runs for one wicket in 11 overs.

Australia 435/8 in 112 overs
05:55 (IST) Dec 16
India vs Australia Live Score: Carey solid in the middle
Alex Carey (62*) is keeping the scoreboard ticking for Australia in the middle.

The baffling question for India is, why Jasprit Bumrah is not bowling after taking the wicket of Mitchell Starc. Bumrah has bowled just three overs so far today.

Australia 433/8 in 110 overs
05:42 (IST) Dec 16
IND vs AUS Live Score: OUT! Sixth wicket for Bumrah
Early wicket for Jasprit Bumrah again. Mitchell Starc (18 off 30 balls) hit a four off Bumrah four balls earlier, but the pacer found the outside edge off the last delivery of the over to send the Australian batter back.

It was pitched up full and just outside off delivery, Starc just pushed at it and it took a faint edge through to Rishabh Pant. Bumrah has 6 wickets now.

Australia 423/8 in 106 overs
05:40 (IST) Dec 16
IND vs AUS Live Score: Carey races to his fifty in just 53 balls
05:38 (IST) Dec 16
India vs Australia Live Score: SIX! Starc smokes Jadeja
BOOM! A touch full on middle stumps from Ravindra Jadeja and Mitchell Starc lunges forward and slog-sweeps it for a big six. It sails over the square leg ropes for the maximum.

Australia 418/7 in 104.5 overs
05:32 (IST) Dec 16
IND vs AUS Live Score: FIFTY for Alex Carey
Half-century No. 9 for Alex Carey (51*) off just 53 balls. He brings it up in style, hitting a four towards fine leg off Ravindra Jadeja. The wicketkeeper-batter hits a six and six fours to reach the milestone.

Australia 411/7 in 103 overs
05:24 (IST) Dec 16
India vs Australia Live Score: Here we go...
Five minutes delayed start today due to early morning light rain.

India players are out in the middle now. And Australian batters are coming too.
05:23 (IST) Dec 16
IND vs AUS Live Score: Delayed start today
The scheduled start time has just passed. So, we are having a delayed start on Day 3 at Gabba. Players are on the side of the field, and there's no rain currently.
05:18 (IST) Dec 16
India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 3 Live Score: No covers on the pitch
Good News! The wind is working its magic at Gabba. Despite light drizzle, the covers are not on the pitch and players of both teams are warming up on the field.
05:16 (IST) Dec 16
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 3 Live: Light rain in Brisbane
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05:13 (IST) Dec 16
IND vs AUS Live Score: Brisbane weather currently
IND vs AUS Live Score: Brisbane weather currently

BAD NEWS! Less than 10 minutes to the scheduled start time, accuweather.com reports 'Light Rain Shower' in Brisbane.

05:04 (IST) Dec 16
On the second day of the third Test against India at The Gabba, Australian batters Steve Smith and Travis Head forged a significant 241-run partnership for the fourth wicket.

Head, contributing a dynamic 152 from 160 deliveries, was the primary aggressor, marking his ninth Test century and his second in a row against India in this series, following a 140 in the Adelaide Test's first innings.

Meanwhile, Smith, who had been experiencing a lean patch, broke an 18-month century drought, scoring his 33rd Test century and moving past Australian cricket legend Steve Waugh in the process.

Smith lauded Head's performance, highlighting the ease with which his partner scored and facilitated the rapid accumulation of runs.
05:03 (IST) Dec 16

Jaddu, coming into this match didn't haven't had a lot of game time, but he's also a guy who has taken a lot of Test wickets. He's a very experienced player and we just felt we wanted to bring in the left-arm option as something different, you know, sitting with Rohit. Jaddu is a guy that can also offer us a lot with the bat, unfortunately, today if you know it wasn't his day as a spinner. But, yeah, Jaddu for me is a world-class player and you know he'll work it out.

India bowling coach Morne Morkel

04:59 (IST) Dec 16
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 3 Live: Numbers Game
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 3 Live: Numbers Game
04:58 (IST) Dec 16
The second day of the third Test between India and Australia at The Gabba unfolded in favour of the hosts as they asserted dominance with both bat and strategy, leaving India under immense pressure.

On Sunday, the Aussies tormented India bowlers from all directions, Australia closed at an imposing 405/7 at stumps, consolidating their hold after rain had halted much of the action on Day 1.

Opting to bowl first after winning the toss was a calculated gamble by Indian skipper Rohit Sharma. On paper, bowling first appeared reasonable, considering the overcast conditions and the tendency of Gabba pitches to offer early assistance.
04:56 (IST) Dec 16

First of all, we can say he's (Head) in pretty good form. But I think for us with the ball, if you look at it from overs 50 to 80, even in the last game, is where we fall short, leaking (runs) a little bit. So, that's one area I think we need to get better at. First up with the ball this morning, we were pretty good, at 3 for 70, but took nothing away from two world-class players, Smith we know, he's a guy who also can bat long and score runs. They (Smith and Head) put a partnership there and put us under pressure with a softer ball. It's definitely an area that we need to focus on, maybe deeper in the innings. Yes, we've got the game plans, but are we executing those game plans with a softer ball from both ends? That's something we need to get better at.

India bowling coach Morne Morkel

04:54 (IST) Dec 16
Steve Smith reached a remarkable milestone in the third Test against India at The Gabba, Brisbane. He became the batter with the most Test centuries against India, equalling Joe Root’s record of ten centuries.

Smith also became the sixth-highest run-scorer in Australian Test cricket history, surpassing Mark Waugh’s total runs.

Smith’s impressive return to form saw him score a century (101 runs) off 190 balls, including ten boundaries.

This was Smith’s first century in 25 innings, marking his longest stretch without a three-figure score. His previous longest gap was 22 innings, spanning from his debut to his maiden Test century.
04:54 (IST) Dec 16

I've always enjoyed that about Steve. I've felt that when he's in the zone and batting well, I go unnoticed. I thought he was moving really well. I didn't feel I would lose my partner at the other end, so that gives me some (freedom) too. I'm just looking to score. If the game presents an opportunity to score runs, I want to score. I'm not here for milestones, I truly want to play well for the boys. I love the group. I enjoy what I do. I try to do what the team needs.

Travis Head

04:53 (IST) Dec 16
India pacer Akash Deep, despite not taking wickets on the second day of the Brisbane Test, received commendation from Australian batter Steve Smith for his impressive bowling performance.

Smith, who notched his 33rd Test century, formed a substantial 241-run partnership with Travis Head (152), helping Australia establish dominance. They successfully navigated challenging spells from Jasprit Bumrah (5/72) and Akash Deep.

"I thought Akash bowled really nicely, particularly that first spell. He was getting the ball to move with pretty significant movement. He bowled a really good length. He's a nice bowler. It was the first time I've actually faced him. He has got some skill there for sure," Smith remarked during the post-day press meet at Gabba.
04:52 (IST) Dec 16
IND vs AUS Live Score: Travis Head & Steve Smith's huge partnership on Day 2
IND vs AUS Live Score: Travis Head & Steve Smith's huge partnership on Day 2
04:49 (IST) Dec 16
Former England cricketer Isa Guha embroiled herself in a big controversy after making a racially insensitive remark about Jasprit Bumrah during commentary on Day 2 of the third Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia at the Gabba.

In the opening half hour of play on Day 2, Bumrah dismissed Australian openers Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney, leaving former Australia pacer Brett Lee impressed as he shared his thoughts on the session while commentating for Fox Cricket.

"Bumrah, today: five overs, 2-4. So, that's the tone, and that's what you want from the ex-skipper," Lee said.

In response to Lee's praise, Guha sparked controversy with an eyebrow-raising remark, referring to Bumrah as a "primate."
04:48 (IST) Dec 16
India's bowling coach Morne Morkel acknowledged on Sunday that their bowlers struggled to implement strategies against Australian batter Travis Head's century. He emphasised the need for improvement, particularly during the crucial period between overs 50 and 80 with the older ball.

Head and Steve Smith's partnership proved devastating as they accumulated 171 runs in 31 overs during the final session of day two at the Brisbane Test, following a wicketless afternoon session.

The Australian team finished strongly at 405 for seven.
04:45 (IST) Dec 16
When Travis Head made the walk to the middle, he was oozing confidence. And why wouldn't he be? He was fresh from a hundred in the pink-ball Test and was batting with a very high degree of domination. The hosts' innings was delicately placed at 75/3 in 33.2 overs and Head joined Steve Smith who was looking very itchy.

Getting Head at the other end was just what Smith would have wanted at that stage because the game was soon going to enter the passage of play where India have struggled this series.

With the oldish Kookaburra, the visitors have not only found it difficult to make any inroads but also struggled to contain the flow of runs. And Rohit Sharma & Co. now had to deal with their 'nemesis', who was in terrific touch.
04:44 (IST) Dec 16

Jasprit comes on, I was a bit lucky with a few good spells. He goes for the base of the stumps early. I think it's about reacting. He has a good bouncer. He's got brilliant wicket-taking balls. For me, it is about being positive against him. It doesn't mean that I need to score runs against him, but more about being proactive with my forward defence. We play India a lot. Nice to make the runs. Pretty special to be able to back it up this week. Thought I batted well in Adelaide and Perth. We see them so much. They are hugely challenging. It is about being as positive as I can.

Travis Head (152 off 160 balls)

04:37 (IST) Dec 16
India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 3 Live Score: Rain forecast dims India's hopes
With rain expected over the next three days, India's chances of securing a win have dwindled.

After losing the majority of day one to rain, India's bowlers failed to capitalise on early breakthroughs on day two. Australia's strong total of 405/7 leaves India with a steep task to avoid defeat.

The visitors will need a collective batting effort to counter the Australian bowling attack and play for a draw. While Bumrah's heroics kept them in the game, inconsistent bowling and poor fielding added to India's woes. A washout or resilient batting effort might be India's only hope for survival.
04:36 (IST) Dec 16
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 3 Live: Bumrah shines amidst India's struggles
Jasprit Bumrah was the lone bright spot for India's bowling attack, taking 5/72 in a spirited performance. He began the day by removing Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney in quick succession, leaving Australia wobbling at 75/3.

With the second new ball, Bumrah returned to break the Head-Smith partnership, dismissing both centurions.

His precise line and length troubled the Australians, even as his fellow bowlers struggled to find consistency. Bumrah's twelfth Test five-wicket haul was a testament to his class, but the lack of support from other bowlers, including Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj, left India in a difficult position.
04:35 (IST) Dec 16
IND vs AUS Live Score: Steve Smith ends century drought with grit
Steve Smith silenced critics with a resolute 101, his first Test century in 18 months.

While his early innings were marked by struggles and missed chances, Smith's experience and determination came to the fore as he batted through challenging spells. He was repeatedly tested by Jasprit Bumrah and the Indian pacers, who targeted his stumps with precision.

However, Smith's trademark resilience allowed him to stabilize Australia's innings alongside Head. As he crossed 50, Smith began to play with greater fluidity, anchoring the innings with his 33rd Test ton. His knock was a timely reminder of his value to the Australian side.
04:34 (IST) Dec 16
India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 3 Live Score: Travis Head's brilliance dominates Day Two
Travis Head, coming into the game after a match-winning 140 in the second Test, continued his remarkable form with a blistering 152. He struck 18 boundaries and reached his hundred in just 115 balls, eventually racing to 150 in 157 deliveries.

Head's aggressive stroke play exposed the Indian bowlers, who often bowled short and allowed him to dominate. His innings was a mix of composure and aggression, steadily building early and attacking once set. Head's contribution was critical in shifting momentum firmly in Australia's favour, cementing his status as India's nemesis in this series.
04:34 (IST) Dec 16
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 3 Live: Head and Smith power Australia to commanding position
Travis Head and Steve Smith's 241-run fourth-wicket stand powered Australia to 405/7 at the end of day two of the third Test against India in Brisbane.

Head's aggressive 152 off 157 balls and Smith's determined 101 off 190 helped the hosts recover from a shaky 75/3 earlier in the day. Their contrasting approaches perfectly complemented each other, dismantling the Indian bowling attack.

Head attacked with flair, punishing loose balls to all parts of the ground, while Smith displayed patience, growing in confidence as his innings progressed. Their efforts left India on the back foot with little room to bounce back.
Rain played a crucial role on Day 3 of the third Test at the Gabba, offering India some respite as they limped to 51/4 at stumps. With only 33.1 overs bowled in the day, frequent downpours and bad light halted Australia’s momentum, raising India’s hopes of salvaging a draw. KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 33, alongside skipper Rohit Sharma, who is yet to score.

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India had a dreadful start in their reply to Australia's imposing 445, losing Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli early to Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. Rishabh Pant fell to Pat Cummins just before tea. Persistent rain delays disrupted play throughout, and bad light brought an early end to the day.

Australia had resumed at 405/7 in the morning and added 40 runs before being bowled out, with Alex Carey contributing a resilient 70. With more rain forecast, India remain hopeful of avoiding a follow-on and holding the series at 1-1 heading to Melbourne.