The Ind vs. Aus 3rd Test Day 4: IND 252/9, Trails by 193, India Avoids Follow on

The Ind vs. Aus 3rd test day 4 at the Gabba in Brisbane unfolded as a gripping tale of resilience and determination. India successfully avoided the follow-on, despite encountering considerable challenges from Australia’s challenging bowling attack.

Match Dynamics

The day began with India in a precarious position, trailing Australia’s mammoth first-innings total of 445 and struggling at 51/4. The Ind vs. Aus 3rd Test Day 4 saw the Indian team fighting against potential defeat, with rain and poor light adding complexity to their battle.

Top-Order Collapse

Australia’s pace assault, led by Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, destroyed India’s top order brutally. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli fell cheaply, leaving the team reeling at a critical juncture. The early wickets exposed India’s batting vulnerabilities and put immense pressure on the middle and lower order.

Turning Point

KL Rahul emerged as a flare of hope, displaying remarkable resilience. Despite being struck on the wrist early in his innings, Rahul fought valiantly, scoring a crucial 84 runs in 139 balls before being dismissed by Nathan Lyon. His partnership with Ravindra Jadeja of 67 runs became the lifeline that prevented a complete collapse during this Ind vs. Aus 3rd Test Day 4.

Lower-Order Resistance

The Ind vs. Aus 3rd Test Day 4 witnessed an unexpected twist when Ravindra Jadeja and lower-order batsmen like Nitish Reddy, Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah mounted a spirited resistance.

Their 53-run partnership of Jadeja & Reddy was instrumental and after the wickets of Jadeja & Reddy, Bumrah and Akash Deep made a 39-run partnership so on helping India avoid the follow-on moment of significant psychological relief.

Weather Interruptions

Persistent rain played a crucial role in the match dynamics. The Bureau of Meteorology reported a 90% chance of rain in the last two days, which potentially gave India some breathing room. Multiple rain delays disrupted play, limiting Australia’s momentum and providing India with a reprieve.

Scorecard Highlights

• First Innings: Australia 445
• India’s Response: 252/9
• Trail: 193 runs

Strategic Implications

The third test between India and Australia on Day 4 exceeded the typical cricket match experience with the series tied 1 -1. This match could significantly influence the Border-Gavaskar Trophy’s outcome.

Key Performances

• KL Rahul: 84 runs
• Ravindra Jadeja: Crucial 77 runs
• Jasprit Bumrah: Contributed with bat and earlier with ball (6 wickets in Australia’s first innings)

Looking Ahead

In preparation for the Boxing Day Test match at the MCG, the Indian team plans to regroup and tackle their concerns about the top-order batting. Australia, while maintaining a strong position, will be wary of India’s potential comeback.

Last Words

Day 4 of the India-Australia 3rd Test proved that even the toughest challenges in Test cricket can be met with resilience and determination. India’s fight to avoid the follow-on might just be the spark they need to turn the series around.

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