India reached 252 for 9, trailing Australia by 193 runs in a dramatic third Test at Brisbane. With just one day of play remaining, India avoided the follow-on thanks to a crucial unbroken 39-run partnership between the last-wicket pair. KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja were the standouts, with Rahul scoring 84 and Jadeja contributing 77 runs. Their efforts helped India cross the follow-on mark of 246, despite a heavy workload for Australia’s pace duo of Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc.
Australia, missing Josh Hazlewood due to a calf strain, saw Cummins take 4 wickets and Starc 3, but the depleted attack couldn’t prevent India from avoiding further setbacks. Rahul survived a dropped catch early in the day and played confidently, while Jadeja’s steady innings showcased his control. After Jadeja’s dismissal by a short ball from Cummins, India were still 33 runs short of Australia’s total, leaving the final two wickets to Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah.
The pair showed remarkable composure, with Bumrah hitting a six off Cummins, and Akash Deep contributing 27 runs off 31 balls. Akash took charge, hitting Cummins for two boundaries and a six, bringing India past the follow-on mark. The day’s final act came when the umpires called for bad light after Akash’s six, leaving India poised to take the game into the final day with a chance to secure the draw or push for a win.
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