Australia vs India 3rd Test Highlights - 2024-25
Watch Australia vs India 3rd Test Highlights : The third Test between Australia and India ended in a draw after rain played a significant role throughout the match, leaving the series level at 1-1. The game saw standout performances from Travis Head, Steve Smith, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, and Akash Deep, but persistent rain over five days meant neither side could secure a decisive result.
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Match Summary and Key Performances
Day 1:
- Rain allowed only 13.2 overs of play.
- Australia reached 29/0 with Usman Khawaja and debutant Nathan McSweeney steady at the crease.
Day 2:
- Jasprit Bumrah’s six-wicket haul was the highlight as India bowled out Australia for 445.
- Travis Head: 152 (160 balls, 18 fours, SR 95)
- Steve Smith: 101 (190 balls, 12 fours)
- Australia dominated with a 241-run stand for the fourth wicket between Head and Smith.
Day 3:
- Rain interruptions continued, and Australia's bowlers rattled India.
- KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja provided resistance before the rain stopped play.
Day 4:
- India avoided the follow-on, thanks to fifties from KL Rahul (84) and Ravindra Jadeja (77).
- A late partnership of 47 runs for the 10th wicket between Akash Deep (31)* and Jasprit Bumrah (10)* frustrated Australia.
Day 5:
- Australia declared their second innings at 89/7 in 18 overs, setting India a nominal target.
- Jasprit Bumrah shone with the ball again, taking 3 wickets.
- India were at 8/0 in their second innings before rain forced an early end to the match.
Key Performances
Australia 1st Innings (445 all-out)
- Travis Head: 152 (160 balls, 18 fours)
- Steve Smith: 101 (190 balls, 12 fours)
- Alex Carey: 70 (88 balls, 7 fours, 2 sixes)
India Bowlers:
- Jasprit Bumrah: 6/76 (28 overs, 9 maidens)
- Mohammed Siraj: 2/78
- Akash Deep: 1/55
India 1st Innings (260 all-out)
- KL Rahul: 84 (139 balls, 8 fours)
- Ravindra Jadeja: 77 (123 balls, 7 fours, 1 six)
- Akash Deep: 31* (44 balls, 2 fours, 1 six)
Australia Bowlers:
- Pat Cummins: 4/81 (22 overs, 2 maidens)
- Mitchell Starc: 3/52 (20 overs)
Australia 2nd Innings (89/7 declared)
- Pat Cummins: 22 (10 balls, 2 sixes, 2 fours)
- Alex Carey: 19* (20 balls, 2 fours)
India Bowlers:
- Jasprit Bumrah: 3/18 (6 overs, 1 maiden)
- Akash Deep: 2/15 (4 overs)
- Mohammed Siraj: 2/32 (6 overs)
Notable Stats and Records
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Steve Smith:
- First player to score 10 or more centuries against two different opponents in Tests.
- 33 Test hundreds, second-most for Australia after Ricky Ponting (41).
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Jasprit Bumrah:
- Figures of 6/76 – best by an Indian bowler at Gabba.
- 10th five-wicket haul outside Asia, most by an Indian bowler.
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Travis Head & Steve Smith:
- 241-run stand – 4th highest for the 4th wicket for Australia against India in Tests.
Other Highlights
- Ashwin's Retirement:
Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his immediate retirement from international cricket after missing selection for this match. He ends his career with 537 Test wickets, the second-highest for India after Anil Kumble (619).
Series Status:
- Current Standings: Series level at 1-1 with two matches remaining.
- The fourth Test will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) starting December 26, 2024.
