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Day 3 completely belonged to India, with first Yashasvi Jaiswal, then Virat Kohli, and last Jasprit Bumrah making merry against a hapless-looking Australian side. Jaiswal slammed 161, while Kohli struck his 30 Test hundred and remained unbeaten on 100*. Australia needing 534 to win, Australia lost as many as three wickets, out of which Jasprit Bumrah grabbed two.
OUT! Jasprit Bumrah gets Marnus Labuschagne in the final over of Day 3. The ball kept low and caught Labuchagne plumb in front, who did not even offer a shot, making the umpires' call really easy. Marnus Labuschagne lbw b Jasprit Bumrah 3(5)
OUT! Jasprit Bumrah gets Marnus Labuschagne in the final over of Day 3. The ball kept low and caught Labuchagne plumb in front, who did not even offer a shot, making the umpires' call really easy. Marnus Labuschagne lbw b Jasprit Bumrah 3(5)
OUT! Mohammed Siraj gets the better for Australian Test captain Pat Cummins. Cummins came out to bat at No.3 as a nightwatchman but survived only eight balls in the middle. Siraj managed to induce a false shot from Cummins, who pushed at the delivery, only to nick the ball to the keeper. Pat Cummins c Kohli b Mohammed Siraj 2(8)
OUT! Jasprit Bumrah gets Nathan McSweeney for a 4-ball duck. The new ball has done its job, it is once again Bumrah, who provides India with an early breakthrough. McSweeney got an unplayable delivery, which was crashing straight onto the stumps if not for hitting his pads. Nathan McSweeney lbw b Bumrah 0(4)
100! Virat Kohli gains his form back and how! The Indian batting maestro silenced his critics with his 30th Test hundred, which came in deliveries, laced with seven fours and two sixes. This is Kohli's ninth century Australia and his seventh Down Under. Meanwhile, India have also declared their innings on 487 for 6, asking Australia to make 534 to win.
After the fall of Washington Sundar's wicket, India have adopted an aggressive approach, with Australia opting to not bowl their lethal trio. Debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy has come out of the blocks and slammed Mitchell Marsh for three consecutive fours. Kohli, on the other hand, is playing a calculative knock, and looks well-set for a hundred.
OUT! Nathan Lyon breaks the stand. Washington Sundar gets his stumps rattled for 29 after staying in the middle for 94 deliveries. Sundar added 89 runs with Virat Kohli for the sixth wicket. Washington Sundar b Nathan Lyon 29(94)
After a flurry of wickets, Virat Kohli and Washington Sundar have managed to build a partnership, which has ensured India does not suffer any problems. The duo has already added 85 runs in 171 balls, with Kohli doing most of the scoring, helping India stretch their lead past 450. The highest-ever chase in Australia is 404.
Nearing the end of Day 3, India is looking to collect as many runs as possible. After half-century, Virat Kohli is looking to take on the opposition while Washington Sundar is playing defensively.
India National Cricket Team vs Australia National Cricket Team Live Score Updates: The first Test of the five-match series between the India cricket team and the Australia cricket team is being played at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Earlier in the match, India's stand-in captain decided to bat first on a spicy Perth surface. However, the Australian pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and captain Pat Cummins dismantled the Indian batting attack with their accurate bowling. The visitors were bundled out for 150 runs. Hazlewood picked up a four-wicket haul, whereas Starc and Cummins bagged two scalps apiece. IND vs AUS, BGT 2024-25: Will India Separate KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal Opening Pair With Return of Rohit Sharma?
In Australia's first innings, the hosts couldn't deal with the fiery Indian pace attack. Captain Jasprit Bumrah took a five-wicket haul, while debutant speedster Harshit Rana bagged three wickets. Mohammed Siraj also claimed two scalps as they bundled out Australia for just 104 runs and took a 46-run lead.
Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul showcased their class and skills with the bat in the second innings. The duo shared an unbeaten 172-run partnership for the opening wicket. At stumps on Day 2, Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 90, whereas Rahul scored 62* as India's lead swelled to 218 runs.
India and Australia Playing XI for First Test
India National Cricket Team Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah.
Australia National Cricket Team Playing XI: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins(c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
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