December 16, 2024: Day 3 of the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba ended on a frustrating note for the visitors. India was 51/4 when bad light and rain forced an early end to the day’s play, leaving them trailing by 394 runs.
The day began with Australia resuming their innings and adding 40 runs to their overnight total before being bowled out for 445. Indian pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Akash Deep each grabbed a wicket to restrict Australia from crossing the 450 mark.
India’s batting, however, got off to a disastrous start. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli all fell cheaply, leaving India at 22/3. KL Rahul tried to steady the innings with an unbeaten 33, while skipper Rohit Sharma is yet to score.
Rain played spoilsport throughout the day, with multiple interruptions leading to an early close after the sixth delay. India now faces the daunting task of avoiding the follow-on, needing 246 more runs. With two days left, weather forecasts suggest more rain could impact the remainder of the match.
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