India Vs Australia 3rd Test Day 1 LIVE Score: Rohit Sharma led India won the toss and decided to bat first at Brisbane. The visitors make two changes to their lineup, with Akash Deep replacing Harshit Rana while Ravindra Jadeja bolstered the Indian batting and coming in for Ravichandran Ashwin. Usman Khwaja and Nathan McSweeney have opened the innings for the Kangaroos in Brisbane and are trying to provide a start to the innings.
On the other hand, Australia made one change in their playing XI from Adelaide with Josh Hazlewood making his way back from injury, replacing Scott Boland.
The onus will be on the Indian batting line-up as they take on Australia in the third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday (December 14) in a do-or-die situation. With the series locked at 1-1, Rohit Sharma’s men will need to win the remaining three Tests to qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) final.
Baring the second innings in the first Test in Perth, the Indian batting looked a distant shadow of what they actually are on paper. While the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill let go their starts, Virat Kohli was undone by extra bounce, Rohit’s idea of coming down the order at No.6 didn’t help the visitors much.
India vs Australia playing XIs:
Australia: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Rohit Sharma(c), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep
India Vs Australia Test live: Akash Deep starts with a maiden
Akash Deep replaces Mohammed Siraj as the Bengal pacer showed early signs of swing against Nathan McSweene. Maiden over to start with for Akash Dee. AUS 24/0
India Vs Australia Test live: Play resumes
Play resumes after a 30 minute stoppage due to rain. Mohammed Siraj finishes his unfinished over. AUS 24/0 (7)
India Vs Australia Test lIve: Play to resume at 6:45 IST
There it is. Play to restart at 6:45 AM IST.
India Vs Australia Test live: Good news from overcast Brisbane
It’s overcast at the moment but the good news is that the rain has stopped. The covers are being pulled off and we should have a restart shortly. The on-field umpires had a quick chat on the ground without umbrellas. Rohit Sharma walks out of the glass door and gestures towards the umpires with his hand. The umpires indicated 15 more minutes presumably. The pitch covers is being peeled off too.
India Vs Australia Test live: India’s changes
ICYMI, India made two changes in their playing XI from Adelaide. Akash Deep came in plae of Harshit Rana while Ravindra Jadeja replaced Ravichandran Ashwin. Notably, India have played three didferent spinners in three Tests.
IND vs AUS TEst Live: Drizzle still on at The Gabba
The umpires are out in the middle with umbrellas for a quick chat. The drizzle is still on with the pitch covered. The Indian players are having a quick chat with their captain Rohit Sharma while Steve Smith looks like solving a sudoku with a pen in hand.
IND vs AUS Test Live: Rain stops play in Brisbane
A slight drizzle has forced the players go back into the dressing rooms. According to weather report, these are ‘scattered showers’. The groundstaff has covered the whole pitch. India’s Rohit Sharma, fielding coach T Dilip and bowling coach Morne Morkel are having a chat on th ground.
India Vs Australia Test live: AUS 18/0 after 5 overs
India Vs Australia Test live: A good start for Australia in Brisbane so far. Jasprit Bumrah, once again, has been the pick of Indian bowling while Mohammed Siraj has leaked a few runs.
India Vs Australia Test live: Good signs for Australia
India Vs Australia Test live: Usman Khwaja shows signs of aggression as rocks back in to the backfoot to pull a short delivery from Mohamed Siraj for a boundary. The new ball has not swing for the Indians in the first four overs but the line from the Indian bowlers has not been great either.
India Vs Australia Test live: LIVE action starts in Brisbane
India Vs Australia Test live: The opening pair of Usman Khwaja and Nathan McSweeeney have taken the crease for Kangaroos at Brisbane. Predictably, India’s top bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, starts off with a maiden while Mohammed Siraj follows him in the next one.
AUS 4/0 after 2 overs
Khwaja 0 (6)
McSweeney 0 (6)
India Vs Australia Test live: Australia playing XI for 3rd Test
India Vs Australia Test live: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
India Vs Australia Test live: India XI for 3rd BGT Test
India Vs Australia Test live: India have made two changes to the playing XI with Ravindra Jadeja replacing Ravichandran Ashwin while Akash Deep coming in for Harshit Rana.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Rohit Sharma(c), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep
India Vs Australia Test live: Rohit Sharma wins toss, India to bowl first
India Vs Australia Test live: Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and deicded to bowl first in Brisbane. Notably, the visitors had decided to bat first during both the previous Test matches.
India Vs Australia Test live: India’s predicted playing XI
Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Ravichandran Ashwin/Ravindra Jadeja/Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep/Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy
India Vs Australia Test live: Australia playing XI
Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitch Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
India Vs Australia Test live: Optional practice session for India
Meanwhile, India had an optional training session at The Gabba on Friday with only Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill featuring for the visitors. Rohit Sharma didn’t come.
India Vs Australia Test live: What happened when India played here last time?
The last time India played at this venue in 2021, the visitors broke a 33-year-old drought to win a Test match at The Gabba. Can India do the same this time?
India vs Australia Test LIVE: Drizzles in Brisbane
Brisbane experienced drizzles on Friday. Rain is expected on day 1 of the Test match along with thunderstorms. There are 65% chances of rain on Day 1 of the Test match.
India vs Australia Test LIVE: Australia confirm once change
Australia have already announced their only change with Scott Boland making way for Josh Hazlewood, who missed in the second Test. For India, there are a couple of changes expected.
India vs Australia Test LIVE: How the series have gone so far
India started the series on a resounding note with a 295-run win over in the first Test in Perth. Australia bounced back with a 10-wicket win in Adelaide. It’s a do-or-die situation for the Indian team who need to win the remaining three Tests to qualify for the WTC final.
India vs Australia Test LIVE: Hello and welcome from The Gabba
Hello and welcome to day 1 of the third Test between India and Australia. The series is locked at 1-1 with both sides winning once game each so far.
