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Last Updated On: May 03, 2025 10:12 AM , Published On: Dec 18, 2024 05:45 AM
India avoided the follow-on on the fourth day of the India vs. Australia Third Test in Gabba, Brisbane. Play was halted due to bad light and heavy downpours, providing India with crucial moments to stay in the game.
Rain played a role in saving India
On the fourth day of the India vs. Australia Third Test in Brisbane, India avoided the follow-on, scoring 252-9. The rain came as a blessing in disguise, pumping the Indian players and keeping their morale high.
Due to rain and bad light in Gabba, Brisbane, India planned to salvage a draw. They eventually reached a 1-1 score against Australia and headed to the final Test series.
India's Start-up
Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy opened the game with a solid partnership and scored 53 runs. The astonishing beginning kept hopes of India alive that the pair would lead India to the 246-run benchmark required to avoid the follow-on against Australia.
Australian captain Pat Cummins entered the field and dismissed Reddy at the scored run of 16. The match was met with rain that delayed the game and forced an early break with 27.4 overs still left to be bowled in a day.
India's Batting Struggle
India made a comeback and resumed the game at 51-4. KL Rahul and captain Rohit Sharma were now representing the team. Soon, wicketkeeper Alex Carey came to action and grabbed the ball played by Sharma. Sharma had to leave the ground and the Indian team at a scoreboard of 74-5.
KL Rahul's Show Time
KL Rahul proved his knack on the ground. At the beginning of the match, Steve Smith couldn’t handle the ball played by KL Rahul and dropped off the first ball, giving Rahul a chance to lead his team to a great play.
Rahul guided his team to a stylish knock of 84 runs, completing his half-century. Later, Smith made up for his mistake and made a one-handed catch at first slip that dismissed Rahul just 20 minutes before lunch break.
Australia's Blow: Josh Hazlewood's Injury
Australia faced a severe blow during the match by losing its fast bowler. Josh Hazelwood bowled only one over earlier in the day but had to leave the ground with calf soreness. Later, Cricket Australia confirmed that Hazlewood had suffered a calf strain and couldn’t participate further in the Test series.