The Day 1 of the third Test between India and Australia unfortunately got washed off due to heavy weather conditions. Today’s forecasts are coming in to be better, and hence plenty of cricket is expected to be played today. People will have high expectations from the bowlers to have some match-turning moments, especially the pace bowlers.
15/12/2024 11:53 am
Smith departs
India finally get the breakthrough that they so desperately needed and dismiss Steve Smith for 101. Jasprit Bumrah gets his third wicket of the innings to end the over 200-run partnership between Smith and Head and restrict Australia to 316/4 after 83 overs.
15/12/2024 11:41 am
Smith reaches his century
The Australia batter has regained his form and he has done so in style. Smith brings up his century after 185 deliveries and after scoring 12 boundaries. Australia now 313/3 after 82 overs.
15/12/2024 11:36 am
Score update
After the end of 81 overs, Australia look to be in complete control at 302/3 with Travis Head batting on 140 and Steve Smith batting on 95. The partnership between the duo has reached 227 runs and if they keep on going like this, then the problems for India will only increase.
15/12/2024 10:56 am
Final session of the day commences
The third session of the day has now begun. India will be looking for a massive change in fortune in this session as they haven’t quite had a great day so far with the Australian batters being right on top of them.
15/12/2024 10:34 am
Second session draws to a close
The players have departed from the field for Tea. Australia was by far the better team during the second session of the day as the partnership between Head and Smith has carried them to a great total of 234/3 after 70 overs. The partnership is already up to 159 runs and both the batters look in no mood to stop. India will be looking to dismiss both the batters as soon as they can.
15/12/2024 10:29 am
Head reaches his century
Travis Head continues to haunt the Indian bowlers and completes his second consecutive century of the series and 9th century in the format. He is leading Australia to a mammoth total alongside Steve Smith who is batting quite sensibly. Australia now 231/3 after 69 overs.
15/12/2024 10:23 am
Score update
Australia is looking in a great position here is Brisbane after the end of 68 overs. Travis Head is nearing another fabulous ton and is currently batting on 98. While Steve Smith on the other end has also started playing attacking shots and is currently batting on 63. Australia now stand on 227/3 and India desperately need to break this partnership as soon as they can.
15/12/2024 9:32 am
Head reaches fifty
Australia batter Travis Head has completed his fifty and is once again proving to be a nightmare for the Indian bowlers. The Men in Blue will be trying to dismiss him as soon as possible.
15/12/2024 3:56 am
Update: 153/3- 55 overs
55 overs of play have been complete and Australia has just about crossed the 150-run mark as well. Australia 153/3 after 55 overs.
15/12/2024 3:34 am
Score Update: 131/3- 50 overs
With a lot of close calls from wickets, Australian team is going fine as they currently have scored 131 runs for 3 wickets after 50 overs.
15/12/2024 3:01 am
2nd Session begins!
The players are back after the lunch break. Second session of the game has begin as everyone take their place n the field.
15/12/2024 2:23 am
Lunch Break: 104/3- 43 overs
The first session of the day has come to an end. Since yesterday the match was not possible to be held for long, today’s sessions might last longer. Australia 104/3 after 43 overs.
15/12/2024 2:10 am
Score Update: Closing on 100
Travis Head and Steve Smith have steadied Australia’s inning as the team closing on 1000 runs. Australia 98/3 after 40 overs.
15/12/2024 1:35 am
Nitish Kumar Reddy Shines
Nitish Kumar Reddy made a splendid move with his bowling as he lured Marnus Labuschagne to attempt for a big shot, which went flying for sure. However, the ball went towards Kohli’s side where he easily secured the catch. Travis head comes on the pitch. Australia 75/3 after 34 overs.
15/12/2024 1:13 am
Score Update: 65/2- 30 overs
The overs are slowly passing by for Australia. Steve ad Marnus are standing strong as of now on the pitch. Australia 65/2 after 30 overs.
15/12/2024 12:50 am
Score Update: 53/2- 25 overs
Another 5 overs went by with not much action. Australia 53/2 after 25 overs.
15/12/2024 12:25 am
Score Update: 42/2- 20 overs
After the dismissal of the opening pair, Australian batters are currently taking time to get secured on the field. Australia 42/2 after 20 overs.
15/12/2024 12:19 am
Bumrah shines yet again
Jasprit Bumrah has dismissed Nathan McSweeney as well. The opening pair is now dismissed, and have both been dismissed by Bumrah. Nathan McSweeney caught out by Virat Kohli, Steve Smith comes to bat. Australia 39/2 after 19 overs.
15/12/2024 12:08 am
First breakthrough
Jasprit Bumrah has found the first breakthrough as he got the early wicket of Usman Khawaja in the off-side,. The ball went through while hitting the edge of the bat and caught Rishabh Pant, Marnus Labuschagne comes in. Australia 31/1 after 16 overs.
14/12/2024 11:57 pm
Score Update: 31/0- 15 overs
Nothing out of the ordinary has happened till now in today’s Day. Australia 31/0 after 15 ovrs.
14/12/2024 11:50 pm
The match begins!
Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney will resume their innings for Australia, Akash Deep to continue the proceedings.
14/12/2024 12:19 pm
Weather Forecast
As per BBC Weather, there are 52% chance of rainfall at 5:30 AM INST, but pictures are circulating on social media showing a completely opposite scenario. Blue sky with bright sunlight is shining down with all its glory.
14/12/2024 12:15 pm
Weather Update- Clearskies
Blue sky is clearly visible in Brisbane. This indicates that umpires will not be postponing the match and we will see the match start on time, i.e., at 5: 20 AM IST.
14/12/2024 12:10 pm
Hello and Welcome
Hello and welcome to live coverage of proceedings of Day 2 of IND v AUS 3rd Test. Only 13.2 overs were bowled in Day 1 before rain caused a washout.
