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India vs Australia Highlights, 3rd Test, Day 3: Australia extend lead to 197 after India manage 244

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India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 3 highlights: Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith have added a fine partnership to stretch Australia's lead to 197 after Pat Cummins grabbed four wickets to bowl India out for 244.

Marnus Labuschagne sweeps
Marnus Labuschagne sweeps

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Jan 9, 2021, 12:34:08 IST

Stumps on Day 3, Australia lead by 197

End of Day 3. Australia finish on 103/2, lead India by 197 runs at stumps. All three sessions of the day belonging to Australia. First, they dismissed Ajinkya Rahane and ran Hanuma Vihari out before lunch. In the second session, they rolled over the Indian batsmen to acquire a first innings lead of 94 runs. In the final one, despite losing two early wickets, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne batted on to add 68 runs for the third wicket to take the lead near 200. Of course, injuries to Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja did not make things easy for India, but their lengths could have been a lot better. None the less, it's been Australia's day, and India need to pick up as many wickets as possible as quickly as possible if they are to have a chance in this game. That's it from us. We'll bring you updates from Day 4 tomorrow morning, with the first ball planned to be bowled at 4:30 AM

Jan 9, 2021, 12:31:52 IST

Shot, Labuschagne!

Ah, what a delightful stroke that is from Marnus Labuschagne. On the pads from Navdeep Saini and the batsman pierces the gap on the leg side for four. His sixth four of the innings so far.

Jan 9, 2021, 12:29:21 IST

Can India break this partnership?

With roughly 10 minutes left in the day, if India can find a way to break this partnership, they'll head into Day 4 with plenty of confidence. The lead is already nearing 200 and the more Australia get, it will slowly bat India out of the contest. The surface will not be ideal for India to bat fourth, or any team for that matter. Australia 98/2, with a lead of 192 runs.

Jan 9, 2021, 12:22:02 IST

What a list to top

Ashwin leads a list that comprises some phenomenal names. The other four are among the top five Test wickets takers of all time.

Jan 9, 2021, 12:17:56 IST

Nathan Lyon is padded up

Is Australia preparing him to be the nightwatchman in case a wicket goes down? There's still 15 overs to go after this but it's unlikely we'll get all of them given there's some 15 minutes of play left in the day. With just one spinner effectively, it will be tough for India to bowl those 15 overs.

Jan 9, 2021, 12:15:56 IST

Saini oversteps, Smith collects FOUR

Another loose ball from the India quick. Oversteps and bowls a overpitches a ball to a batsman who looks well set. Smith gets his front leg out and thumps a sweetly timed cover drive.

Jan 9, 2021, 12:03:59 IST

Fifty partnership up between Smith, Labuschagne

Smith and Labuschagne complete a triple runs and with that the fifty partnership is up between these two batsmen. Australia's lead continues to stretch - 180 at the moment. Australia 86/2 after 24 overs. They continue to score at over 3.50 runs an over.

Jan 9, 2021, 11:52:03 IST

Booming cover drive for FOUR

Shot! Second boundary for Steve Smith as he crunches a cracking four off Bumrah through extra cover. Not a bad ball but Smith gets in the line of it so well and follows it with a lovely bit of timing.

Jan 9, 2021, 11:35:00 IST

Bumrah to Labuschagne: FOUR

Too leg-sidish from Bumrah as he returns for his second spell. On Labuschagne's pads and the batsman flicks the ball nonchalantly for his fifth boundary of the innings. Terrific stuff. Australia now lead by over 150 runs.

Jan 9, 2021, 11:30:04 IST

Ponting reflects...

Jan 9, 2021, 11:28:12 IST

Saini to Labuschagne: FOUR

And he loses his length again. Pitched in short, without much bounce and Labuschagne does the rest. Spanking pull shot for another boundary. Australia have been brilliant with their pulls in this innings.

Jan 9, 2021, 11:27:07 IST

EDGED but falls just short

A thick outside edge flies off the bat of Marnus Labuschagne but falls short of a diving Ajinkya Rahane at gully.

Jan 9, 2021, 11:20:51 IST

Full Toss: FOUR

A freebie by Ashwin after the drinks interval. Drifts a full toss on Labuschagne's pads and he sweeps it powerfully through backward square leg.

Jan 9, 2021, 11:18:19 IST

Saini finding his rhythm

After that short and wide ball to Labuschagne, Navdeep Saini has been a lot better in his last two overs, pulling his length back and bowling a tighter line. He's kept Smith tight on his toes, with the awkward bounce troubling him on one occasion. Just one runs given in his last two overs. Australia 41/2, lead b 135 runs.

Jan 9, 2021, 11:09:13 IST

Review by India

Ashwin rapped Smith on the pads as the batsmen went for a hoick, but he was too far down leg. It looked not out to the naked eye, yet Ashwin convinced Rahane to review it. And the India captain caved. The ball pitched in line but the ball tracker reckons it would have kissed the leg stump. Review retained.

Jan 9, 2021, 10:58:32 IST

OUT! Ashwin gets Warner for 10th time in Test

Ashwin strikes in his first over. Warner misses the sweep and is given out LBW. He took the review but the ball was clipping the top of off. And since the umpire's call was out, it doesn't matter. That's the 10th time Ashwin has dismissed Warner in Tests, the most he's dismissed any batsman in the format. Australia retain the review however. Warner out for 13, Australia 35/2

Jan 9, 2021, 10:53:39 IST

Saini comes on, offer Labuschagne a gift

He was guilty of being short in the first innings, and Navdeep Saini has begun bowling in the second dig similarly. Short and wide outside off and Labuschagne latches on to it for a cracking cut shot that brings him a four.

Jan 9, 2021, 10:47:30 IST

Labuschagne pulls for FOUR

Not great bowling from India. Too short in length and with limited pace in the wicket, it's allowing Australian batsmen to rock back and play their shots. Siraj drops it short and Labuschagne swivels across to play a beautiful pull shot that brings him four runs.

Jan 9, 2021, 10:41:13 IST

Bumrah to Warner: FOUR

Fullish delivery and Warner creams a boundary down the ground. The ball continues to stay low.

Jan 9, 2021, 10:37:05 IST

Wicket! Pucovski out caught behind

Siraj strikes. Pucovski out caught behind for 10. Good length delivery that holds its line. Pucovski plays too straight and the ball clips off the edge into the safe hands of Wriddhiman Saha, who takes a fine catch diving to his right. Australia 16/1

Jan 9, 2021, 10:27:45 IST

Warner off the mark

It's taken him 12 balls but David Warner is off the mark with a couple of runs, piercing the gap on the off side where a plethora of Indian fielders are standing. Australia 12/0 after 4, with the lead over 100.

Jan 9, 2021, 10:26:21 IST

First signs of pitch deterioration

Siraj bowled to Warner a ball that kept awfully low. Fortunately for Warner, the ball was outside off. Had it been on the stumps, Warner would have been a goner the ball stayed so low. Worrying signs for Australia but even more concerning for India, who will bat fourth in this Test.

Jan 9, 2021, 10:22:23 IST

Bumrah to Pucovski: FOUR

Lovely, crisp cut shot from the debutant. Bumrah offers Pucovski room and the batsman obliges. Made a lovely sound as the ball left the bat. Two fours for the young Australian opener.

Jan 9, 2021, 10:12:01 IST

First FOUR for Australia

Australia are away. Short ball from Jasprit Bumrah and Will Pucovski pulls it for a four to get off the mark in style. Pucovski loses his balance and falls on the pitch but gets enough behind the stroke.

Jan 9, 2021, 10:07:23 IST

Wriddhiman Saha will keep wicket for India, Warner and Pucovski walk out

Australia all set to stretch their lead. David Warner and Will Pucovski walk out, as does the Indian team with Wriddhiman Saha donning the wicketkeeping gloves. Jasprit Bumrah is going to start for India. 42 overs left in the day. Based on this session, the outcome of the match could be guessed.

Jan 9, 2021, 09:59:28 IST

Oh dear

The last two Indian players who were previously taken for scans have been ruled out. India would desperately hope Pant doesn't join the list.

Jan 9, 2021, 09:49:19 IST

India ALL OUT for 244

That's it. The final wicket goes down. India all out for 244 in their first innings. Siraj nicks Cummins behind for his fourth wicket. He took the review and even though there was nothing on the Hotspot, the Snicko showed a spike, signalling the end of the innings. Australia take a 94-run first-innings lead.

Jan 9, 2021, 09:42:40 IST

Green to Jadeja: FOUR

The final ball of the over. Jadeja would have preferred a single to keep himself on strike but gets the opportunity to crack a boundary. Siraj on strike now against Cummins and Pat will be eyeing that fast, fiery yorker.

Jan 9, 2021, 09:39:34 IST

India now trail by less than 100

Jadeja's lusty blows has brought the deficit down to under a 100, but none the less, Australia will be happy with this lead unless Jadeja can work a miracle and dig India out of this hole. They currently trail by 8 which is pretty hand on this surface.

Jan 9, 2021, 09:36:14 IST

The gloves are back on

The left thumb has been taped but it doesn't look too great though. He had a tough time getting those gloves back on but Jadeja isn't going to let the pain take over. Trust a few more bouncers to come to him though.

Jan 9, 2021, 09:34:17 IST

Jadeja being looked after

Short ball from Starc and Jadeja is hit on his left thumb. It appears swollen and he is getting it checked by the physio. What's worse, it's Jadeja's bowling arm that has taken the blow. Doesn't look too good at the moment.

Jan 9, 2021, 09:32:54 IST

Starc to Jadeja: SIX, FOUR

Some explosive batting here by Jadeja. Knowing there's not much left to do, he is going after the bowling. A bouncer from Starc sees Jadeja play the hook shot for a six over fine leg. Next ball, Jadeja brings out the pull shot and the ball, after a top, edge goes towards the same area on one bounce. Useful runs for India

Jan 9, 2021, 09:28:52 IST

Green to Siraj: FOUR

Woah! Where did that come from? India's No. 11 Mohammed Siraj plays a cut shot that would remind the onlookers of any top order batsman. Cracking boundary, right off the middle of the bat. India need a few of these if they are to narrow the deficit.

Jan 9, 2021, 09:24:43 IST

Consecutive fours for Jadeja

With the last wicket remaining, Jadeja has no options left than going for shots. Gives himself room and bludgeons Starc down the ground for a four. Jadeja tries to repeat it the following ball, only this time it's an inside edge that beats Tim Paine and goes for four.

Jan 9, 2021, 09:21:26 IST

Another Run-Out

Can you believe it? A third run out for India in the innings. You can understand Ravindra Jadeja trying to keep most of the strike to himself but that is just atrocious running. Full credit to Marnus Labuschagne, who nails a direct hit. India 215/9.

Jan 9, 2021, 09:14:28 IST

4 wickets lost for 15 runs

It's gone downhill for India after Australia took the second new ball. After two body blows in the form of Rishabh Pant and Cheteshwar Pujara's dismissals, Australia have not allowed India's tail to wag, picking up two more. Clinical stuff. India still trail by over 100 runs at this moment.

Jan 9, 2021, 09:12:33 IST

GONE! India eight down

Another wicket goes down, the 8th of the innings with just 210 on board. After peppering Saini with the short ball, he lands one just around his waist and the batsman gives catching practice to the man at forward short leg.

Jan 9, 2021, 09:07:07 IST

Cummins with the edge over Pujara

There's a reason Pat Cummins is the No. 1 Test bowler in the world. He's dominated Cheteshwar Pujara in this series and by quote some margin. What a bowler to have for any captain.

Jan 9, 2021, 09:00:30 IST

Wicket! Ashwin run out

A second run out in the innings for India. Ravindra Jadeja plays the ball wide of mid off and calls for a single. Ashwin, not the quickest of runners, fails to reach the striker's end in time. Labuschagne collects a bullet throw from Cummins and Ashwin is short. India 206/7

Jan 9, 2021, 08:53:51 IST

Lyon to Ashwin: FOUR

Ashwin shows intent. Comes down to wicket to Nathan Lyon and drills the ball down the ground for his second four. He has four Test centuries mind you and right now will be a great time for him to produce one of those. India 206/6, trail by 132 runs.

Jan 9, 2021, 08:44:35 IST

Ashwin off the mark with a boundary

R Ashwin gets his first runs, and it's via a decent cover drive that fetches him a boundary. With that, the 200 comes up for India as well, although they still trail Australia by 136 runs with four wickets left.

Jan 9, 2021, 08:36:54 IST

OUT! Pujara nicks to Paine

Oh dear! That's another wicket down as Cheteshwar Pujara departs. Cummins has done it again. Sticks to the line outside off but darts this one a lot closer to Pujara. The ball bounces a bit more and Pujara can't do much other than edging it to captain Tim Paine. The No. 1 Test bowler in the world does it again. India 195/6, lose two wickets without a run being added.

Jan 9, 2021, 08:32:42 IST

OUT! Pant edges to slips

Gone! A booming drive outside off from Rishabh Pant but the ball flies off the edge straight into the hands of David Warner at first. Another start missed by Pant. The partnership ends at 53. India lose their fifth wicket for 195. Australia with a timely wicket with the second new ball.

Jan 9, 2021, 08:28:56 IST

Fifty for Pujara, Played

A half-century for Cheteshwar Pujara, off 174 balls. That's the slowest fifty of his career but one that's been extremely important for India.

Jan 9, 2021, 08:26:08 IST

Cummins to Pujara: FOUR

A ball after Pujara gets hit on his left shoulder, the batsman opens the face of the bat and the ball races between slips and gully for a boundary. He moves to 49. The strike-rate has been a bit concerning for Pujara but as far as the bigger picture goes, India won't mind it.

Jan 9, 2021, 08:19:48 IST

Flirting with danger

Loose from Pant. Goes after a wide ball and immediately regrets it. The face says it all. Pant's left arm has been taped up but he does appear a bit uncomfortable after that blow to the arm. India will hope Pant gets over it soon and gets on with it.

Jan 9, 2021, 08:11:23 IST

Pant cops a blow to his arm

Cummins pitches it short. Pant goes for a half-hearted pull but misses it and the ball hits him on the left elbow it seems. Pant has gone down on the ground in pain and is being looked after by the team physio. Remember he isn't wearing an arm guard. Play halted as Pant receives some attention.

Jan 9, 2021, 08:08:02 IST

Pat Cummins comes on

With Starc sticking to an outside off stump line to Pujara in the last two overs, he has been replaced by Pat Cummins. Straightaway comes round the wicket to Pant, hoping the angle the ball into the left-hander. Beats Pant outside off as the batsman attempts a flashy drive.

Jan 9, 2021, 08:04:24 IST

The Pant effect

He may not be the purest wicketkeeper around but Rishabh Pant does make a difference to the team. India's scoring rate has jumped since his arrival. He is 34 off 52 currently as India continue to rebuild after those couple of early wickets in the day.

Jan 9, 2021, 07:56:51 IST

Hazlewood to Pant: FOUR

Slightly short and outside off. Pant, who initially looked like leaving the ball, gets underneath it at the last moment and chops it between slips and gully. Trust Pant to play such strokes, let alone against the new ball. India continue to get runs. The partnership has reached 45 off 89 balls.

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