The third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane has been plagued with rain, with only 58 overs bowled on the fourth day. With India struggling at 213-9, it looked like a follow-on was inevitable until a heroic stand from tail-enders Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep. Their partnership took India to 252-9 and avoided the follow-on, setting the match on course for a soggy draw. However, Australia will still have to take one more wicket on the fifth day and make a decision on whether to declare or bat again, with the risk of losing the match if India can chase down the target.
The third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane has been severely affected by torrential rain, leading to a curtailed fourth day of action. With India struggling at 213-9 and facing the prospect of a follow-on, tail-enders Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep played valiantly to rescue their team.
Bumrah and Deep stitched together a 39-run partnership that took India to 252-9, narrowly avoiding the ignominy of being forced to bat again. This defiant stand has set the stage for a potential draw, although Australia still needs to dismiss one more Indian batter on the fifth day.
Background:
The third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been an enthralling contest so far. After India won the toss and opted to bat, they were bowled out for 177 in their first innings. In reply, Australia posted a substantial 338 thanks to centuries from Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne.
In their second innings, India found themselves in deep trouble as they lost wickets at regular intervals. However, Bumrah and Deep's partnership gave them a lifeline and put Australia in a difficult position.
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