India vs Australia Live Score 3rd Test, Day 5: Early Lunch Taken But Some Good News For Cricket Fans

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 5, Live: Covers removed

The conditions are finally getting better as the rain has finally stopped. The  ground staff is out on duty and is removing all the covers. The match officials will be out soon for the ground inspection. If everything goes smoothly, then the match is expected to resume at 8:10 AM (IST).

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 5, Live: Visuals from The Gabba

The good news is that the crowd have been allowed back to their seats. So no more lightning warning & it’s a little brighter here at the Gabba. Of course time to break for lunch #AusvInd pic.twitter.com/DPXjUYsxqr

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) December 18, 2024

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 5, Live: Small good news

Good news for the fans!!! The rain has finally stopped in Brisbane and the spectators have been allowed to take their seats. Early lunch has been taken and official update regarding the resumption of match will be out soon. The match officials will be first inspecting the ground during the latter half of the lunch break.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 5, Live: Lunch

The incessant rainfall in Brisbane has forced the match officials to take early lunch. The umpires and other officials are expected to make a quick ground inspection during the lunch time. Let’s pray for some good news as the players and fans are waiting for the game to resume.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 5, Live: KL Rahul’s big praise for Ravindra Jadeja

“He (Jadeja) was brilliant today, and he has been brilliant batting down the order for us for many, many years. That’s what we expect of Jadeja. He has proven time and again that he can deliver, and he’s done this consistently over the years. I’m really happy that I could stitch a partnership with him when he came in, as it was really needed at that stage,” Rahul said.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 5, Live: Early lunch on cards

As the weather doesn’t seem to improve, early lunch can be taken. The scheduled time for the end of the first session is 7:50 AM. However, the conditions are Brisbane have been frustrating and the entire schedule has gone haywire. Still, we are hopeful of getting some cricket action before the play gets called-off.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 5, Live: Let’s revisit the 4th day

The fourth day of the 3rd Test between India and Australia was a memorable one for the visitors. The day which began with skipper Rohit Sharma’s early dismissal, saw KL Rahul smashing 84, followed by Ravindra Jadeja playing an important knock of 77. However, the biggest highlight of the day was the crucial partnership between pace duo of Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah which helped India avoid the follow-on.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 5, Live: The wait continues…

The conditions are becoming worse at The Gabba as the rain is getting heavier. The weather forecast has predicted some more rain during the day. Hence, today’s play is in complete jeopardy and this match is heading towards a draw.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 5, Live: It’s raining

Another bad news for fans as it has started to rain in Brisbane. However, the fans at The Gabba are very patient and eagerly waiting in the stands for the match to resume. Nothing can be said right now as the weather does not look pleasant at all.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 5, Live: Severe weather expected in Brisbane

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 5, Live: Lightning stops play

Play on day five of the third Test between India and Australia was halted due to lightening around the Gabba after the visitors were bowled out for 260. Australia made 445 in their first innings. The match has been impacted by multiple delays over the course of five days. Resuming the day at 252 for nine, India added eight runs in 24 balls. Jasprit Bumrah (10 not out off 38) and Akash Deep (31 off 44), who helped India avoid the follow-on on day four, shared 47 runs off 78 balls for the final wicket. Australia gained an 185-run first innings lead after Akash Deep was stumped off Travis Head in the 79th over.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 5, Live: Dark cloud looming

There is a dark cloud looming over The Gabba and it looks like this going to be some delay. With more rain interruptions predicted later in the day, the result seems quite straightforward at the moment.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 5, Live: Match recap

India were all out for 260 in response to Australia’s 445 on day five of the third Test on Wednesday. Resuming the day at 252 for nine, India added eight runs in 24 balls. Jasprit Bumrah (10 not out off 38) and Akash Deep (31 off 44), who helped India avoid the follow-on on day four, shared 47 runs off 78 balls for the final wicket. Australia gained an 185-run first innings lead after Akash Deep was stumped off Nathan Lyon in the 79th over.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 5, Live: Lightning stops play

The Indian players were ready to come out for the Australian innings but they have been asked to go back as there is lightning. The wicket is now covered and this can be the first of many delays.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 5, Live: Super Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins last four red-ball Tests at the Gabba

2/94 & 4/55 vs Ind 2021

5/38 & 2/51 vs Eng 2021

2/35 & 5/42 vs SA 2022

4/81 vs Ind 2024

24 wickets at 16.50 and a wicket every 32.7 balls.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 5, Live: India 260 all out

That is the end of the Indian innings. Travis Head finally did the trick for Australia. Akash Deep went for a slog sweep but missed it completely. Alex Carey was quick to complete the stumping and that is all for India’s batting. Time for Australia to show their intent.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 5, Live: Bizarre scenes

The ball from Nathan Lyon got stuck in Akash Deep’s pads and he quickly took it out and threw on the ground. Travis Head was not happy but Akash Deep apologised quickly and we move on.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 5, Live: Action begins

The game is underway on Day 5 and it looks like both batters are just as relaxed. Akash Deep went for a sweep off Nathan Lyon and the ball ended up going to the boundary without taking any touch. Any runs will be extremely important from these two batters.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 5, Live: Chances of rain

This match has already seen multiple rain delays and it is once again going to play a major role on Day 5. We can expect a good start to the day but heavy rain is forecasted for the afternoon. All signs point towards a draw but can any team produce something special?

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 5, Live: Cummins joins elite list

Australian skipper Pat Cummins reached another high in his career, as he overtook legendary Garfield Sobers (West Indies) and Daniel Vettori (New Zealand) to become the player with third-highest wickets as a captain. Cummins made this movement upward in the charts during the third Test against India at Brisbane.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 5, Live: What happened on Day 4

The entertaining partnership between Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep for the 10th wicket stole the show on Day 4 as the duo saved India from follow-on and guided the side to 252/9 in 74.5 overs at stumps in the third Test against Australia on Tuesday. In the last session of the day, India were in deep trouble after the dismissal of Ravindra Jadeja (77) as they were 33 runs behind the follow-on total. Akash joined his senior bowling partner in the middle and went on to play a memorable knock for India as the pair stitched an unbeaten 39-run partnership off 51 balls to frustrate Australia on the rain-marred day.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 5, Live: Massive news

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood is likely to miss the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India due to a right calf strain which he sustained during the ongoing third Test at the Gabba, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday. The niggle has also ruled Hazlewood out of the Brisbane Test, weakening Australia’s bowling attack. “Josh Hazlewood has sustained a right side calf strain which will prevent him from playing any further part in the Test match against India in Brisbane. He is likely to miss the remainder of the Test series,” Cricket Australia said in an official statement.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 5, Live: Hello and welcome

Welcome to the live coverage of Day 5 of the third Test match between India and Australia. Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep showed brilliant resilience as the visitors avoided follow-on at The Gabba. As a result, the match is likely to end in a draw but a lot of action remains on Day 5.