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India tour of Australia 2024-25 - 3rd Test Match: Australia vs India, Dec 14, 2024, at Lavington Sports Oval, Albury, New South Wales — Full commentary

Test Match · India tour of Australia 2024-25 · Brisbane

Match drawn

Toss: India, who chose to bowl

Australia 445/10 (117.1) & 89/7 (17.6)

India 260/10 (78.5) & 8/0 (2.1)

3rd Test

Man of the Match: Travis Head

Commentators

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Boundaries

52 balls
  1. 74.34
    Over 74.3: No runs Pat Cummins to Akash Deep, Akash Deep has played that delivery right off the middle of the bat, straight back down the pitch.
  2. 72.46
    Over 72.4: Two runs Pat Cummins to Akash Deep, Akash Deep drives the ball confidently through the off-side field, picking up three runs. With just eight more needed to avoid the follow-on, the pressure is on.
  3. 67.66
    Over 67.6: No runs Pat Cummins to Jasprit Bumrah, He's deceived! Bowled at 134 kilometers per hour, a legcutter deceives the batsman as it stays low! The delivery is pitched at a fuller length just outside the off stump. The batsman attempts to defend but the ball moves away from him and bounces low, falling short of Carey.
  4. 67.56
    Over 67.5: No runs Pat Cummins to Jasprit Bumrah, The bowler delivers a ball pitched up and wide outside the off stump at 138 kilometers per hour, and the batsman confidently defends with a forward stride.
  5. 67.46
    Over 67.4: No runs Pat Cummins to Jasprit Bumrah, The bowler delivers a short-pitched delivery aimed at the batsman's body, who attempts a hook shot but fails to make contact.
  6. 67.36
    Over 67.3: No runs Pat Cummins to Jasprit Bumrah, A short delivery at chest height, clocking in at 138 kilometers per hour, prompts him to cautiously play a pull shot towards mid-on.
  7. 67.26
    Over 67.2: No runs Pat Cummins to Jasprit Bumrah, A short-pitched delivery outside off stump at a speed of 139 kilometers per hour, the batsman leans back and moves towards the leg side while lowering the hands to avoid it.
  8. 65.6W
    Over 65.6: He is Caught Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, "Caught at deep square leg! Marsh takes another excellent catch."
  9. 65.54
    Over 65.5: No runs Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, A short-pitched delivery on the off-side at a speed of 141 kilometers per hour, he attempts an uppercut but fails to make contact.
  10. 65.44
    Over 65.4: No runs Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Jadeja awkwardly defends a slower off-cutter that spins and bounces at 115 kilometers per hour, resulting in the ball being guided along the ground to second slip.
  11. 65.34
    Over 65.3: No runs Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, The delivery is pitched right up, just outside the off stump. The batsman executes a strong drive but unfortunately picks out the fielder positioned at long-off and opts against taking a run.
  12. 62.6W
    Over 62.6: He is Caught Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Siraj, And he's nicked it! Carey takes a superb catch diving to his right!
  13. 61.66
    Over 61.6: No runs Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, A short delivery is bowled down the leg side, Jadeja tries to play the hook shot but misses it completely!
  14. 61.56
    Over 61.5: Single Pat Cummins to Mohammed Siraj, Siraj almost makes a grave mistake!
  15. 59.5W
    Over 59.5: Bowled him! Pat Cummins to Nitish Kumar Reddy, And he's played on! Cummins strikes to break the partnership!
  16. 49.34
    Over 49.3: No runs Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, A delivery pitched slightly short at 139 kilometers per hour, forcing the batsman to defend on his back foot with a sense of urgency.
  17. 49.24
    Over 49.2: No runs Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, The ball was bowled at an angle towards the leg side, reaching a speed of 137 kilometers per hour, and was skillfully caught by Carey.
  18. 47.64
    Over 47.6: No runs Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Jadeja leaves the short delivery outside off stump with his hands down.
  19. 47.54
    Over 47.5: Two runs Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Right on target on the leg stump, Jadeja elegantly flicks the ball once more, but this time with more precision towards the fine leg region, reducing Lyon's involvement in the field on this occasion.
  20. 44.66
    Over 44.6: Two runs Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Lyon fails to hold on to a short delivery, allowing Jadeja to go on the back foot and play a flat-batted shot to the left of the fielder positioned deep cover.
  21. 44.54
    Over 44.5: No runs Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, The ball was pitched full but it strayed wide enough for Jadeja to ignore it.
  22. 44.44
    Over 44.4: No runs Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Defended solidly with a forward defensive shot.
  23. 44.34
    Over 44.3: No runs Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, What an incredible display of fielding by the substitute fielder Josh Inglis stationed at midwicket!
  24. 42.64
    Over 42.6: No runs Nathan Lyon to Nitish Kumar Reddy, The delivery pitched on a good length outside off stump, causing Reddy to play it towards the leg side with a deft touch.
  25. 42.3W
    Over 42.3: He is Caught Nathan Lyon to Lokesh Rahul, Smith's resurgence!
  26. 40.64
    Over 40.6: No runs Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, Jadeja steps forward to defend against this full delivery on the off side.
  27. 40.54
    Over 40.5: No runs. Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja,
  28. 40.44
    Over 40.4: Single Nathan Lyon to Lokesh Rahul, Rahul executes a reverse-sweep shot. The ball is pitched outside the off stump, prompting a swift response from Rahul who guides it delicately towards the off side. He manages to secure only a single run as the fielder at deep third reacts promptly to retrieve the ball.
  29. 39.64
    Over 39.6: Two runs Mitchell Starc to Lokesh Rahul, Rahul flicks the ball through the empty square leg area for a comfortable pair of runs.
  30. 36.64
    Over 36.6: No runs Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja, A full delivery pitched on the middle stump, Jadeja leans forward to defend.
  31. 34.66
    Over 34.6: No runs Pat Cummins to Lokesh Rahul, A well-pitched delivery outside the off stump, Rahul solidly defends it.
  32. 34.56
    Over 34.5: Single Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Jadeja elegantly glances a delivery on a good length just outside off stump towards the fine leg boundary.
  33. 32.46
    Over 32.4: No runs. Pat Cummins to Lokesh Rahul,
  34. 31.64
    Over 31.6: No runs. Nathan Lyon to Ravindra Jadeja,
  35. 25.64
    Over 25.6: Three runs Pat Cummins to Lokesh Rahul, That was a full delivery at 137 kilometers per hour on the leg side, expertly flicked off the batsman's pads in the air towards the square leg boundary for a three-run score.
  36. 23.3W
    Over 23.3: He is Caught Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, The wicketkeeper has taken the catch!
  37. 14.24
    Over 14.2: No runs Mitchell Starc to Lokesh Rahul, Rahul defends the ball confidently as it pitches on a good length on the middle and leg stump.
  38. 13.5W
    Over 13.5: He is Caught Pat Cummins to Rishabh Pant, The batsman got a nick on that one, and the fielder makes no mistake!
  39. 13.34
    Over 13.3: No runs Pat Cummins to Lokesh Rahul, What a magnificent delivery that was!
  40. 13.24
    Over 13.2: No runs Pat Cummins to Lokesh Rahul, The ball lands on a good spot just outside the off stump, causing it to deviate slightly after pitching. Rahul attempts to defend the ball but it brushes the edge of his bat and travels along the ground towards the slip fielders.
  41. 10.64
    Over 10.6: No runs Mitchell Starc to Lokesh Rahul, Rahul defends a delivery pitched on a good length and aimed at the middle stump.
  42. 10.54
    Over 10.5: No runs Mitchell Starc to Lokesh Rahul, Rahul chooses not to play a shot as the ball lands just outside off stump, moving away from him.
  43. 10.44
    Over 10.4: Three runs Mitchell Starc to Rishabh Pant, Pant elegantly drives a delivery shaping away outside off to the right of the fielder at cover. Head hustles to collect the ball as the batsmen complete three runs.
  44. 7.54
    Over 7.5: No runs Josh Hazlewood to Lokesh Rahul, The bowler has found a consistent line just outside the off stump, making it a simple decision for the batsman to let the ball go by.
  45. 7.44
    Over 7.4: No runs Josh Hazlewood to Lokesh Rahul, The ball was pitched on an angle towards the off side, the batsman defended it, and it trickled along the ground after taking a thick inside edge, passing the fielder at short leg.
  46. 7.34
    Over 7.3: Three runs Josh Hazlewood to Rishabh Pant, What a delightful flick off the leg side, just past the fielder at mid-on! So nonchalant. Pitched up on leg stump, the batsman leans into it and effortlessly guides it wide of the fielder stationed at mid-on.
  47. 7.2W
    Over 7.2: He is Caught Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, Hazlewood induces Kohli to edge the ball! This is a familiar sight. The delivery lands on a length just outside the off stump and seams away, tempting Kohli who goes after it and manages only a faint edge. Several of the Australian teammates flock to Starc to commend his fielding, which not only prevented three runs but also ensured Kohli was on strike for this crucial delivery!
  48. 5.44
    Over 5.4: No runs. Josh Hazlewood to Lokesh Rahul,
  49. 2.1W
    Over 2.1: He is Caught. Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill,
  50. 0.66
    Over 0.6: Single. Mitchell Starc to Lokesh Rahul,
  51. 0.34
    Over 0.3: No runs. Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill,
  52. 0.2W
    Over 0.2: He is Caught. Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal,