18 Dec, 11:10 (IST)

And there is that! This contest ends in a no result. The rain continues to fall and the umpires have decided that no play will take place. This draw will lift up India's spirits. It is a setback for both teams as the match cannot be played further. India batted for a couple of overs and Australia batted for 18 overs in their second innings. India needed 275 runs in around 50 overs but with the current weather conditions in Brisbane, it has been decided that no more play will happen. The series remains 1-1 levelled.

18 Dec, 10:38 (IST)

The problems continue for India as after bad light, rain has also started to pour. This will delay the process of starting even after the tea break is over. Umpires will update on the conditions one rain stops.

18 Dec, 10:08 (IST)

And once again the play has been stopped and this time it is because of bad lighting conditions. A cover of dark clouds has taken over and the players have to return to the dressing room. Play has been interrupted and tea has been taken.

18 Dec, 09:59 (IST)

The Indian openers are at the crease as they are asked to chase a target of 275 runs inside a minimum of 54 overs. Men in Blue will be looking to score runs in quick succession and Australia will be looking to take some early wickets. A cover of dark cloud has returned yet again.

18 Dec, 09:45 (IST)

Australian batters got a call back from their captain and the hosts have declared the innings. India will have to chase 275 runs on the final day and Australia will be keen on taking some early wickets. A quick short innings by the hosts have put them in a safe spot.

18 Dec, 09:40 (IST)

OUT! The Australian captain goes down. Jasprit Bumrah was brought back into the attack and he took down Pat Cummins on his first ball back. Pat Cummins c KL Rahul b Jasprit Bumrah 22 (10)

18 Dec, 09:24 (IST)

OUT! A big wicket down as Travis Head departs for the hosts. Mohammed Siraj once again takes down Head in this match. Australia are now five down. Hosts are looking in some serious trouble. Travis Head c Rishabh Pant b Mohammed Siraj 17 (19)

18 Dec, 09:05 (IST)

OUT! Centurion in the first innings, gone for a single-digit score in the second. Mohammed Siraj completely outplayed Smith with that delivery and Rishabh Pant grabbed a great catch behind the stumps. Steve Smith c Rishabh Pant b Mohammed Siraj 4 (5)

18 Dec, 08:58 (IST)

OUT! Wicket keeps on falling for Australia. This time Mitchell Marsh walks back after he was hesitant in hitting the shot, because of which he edged the ball and Rishabh Pant took a dolly behind the wickets. Mitchell Marsh c Rishabh Pant b Akash Deep 2 (13)

18 Dec, 08:47 (IST)

OUT! Australia are now three down! Another wicket goes down for Australia and the hosts are now looking under pressure. Akash Deep comes up with a good delivery as he starts his spell. Nathan McSweeney c Rishabh Pant b Akash Deep 4 (25)

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India National Cricket Team vs Australia National Cricket Team Live Score Updates: The Australia national cricket team has shown dominance against the India national cricket team throughout the third Test of the five-match series at The Gabba in Brisbane. Although rain has played a hide-and-seek game, Australia's all-round performance has kept the Rohit Sharma-led side on the back foot. An interesting day awaits on Day 5, with the Australian national cricket team holding all their trump cards in their hands even after India survived a follow-on danger after crossing the 246-run mark in the first innings. Scroll down to get the latest live updates of the India national cricket team vs Australia national cricket team match scorecard here. Earlier, Australia scored 445 runs in the first innings after Travis Head and Steve Smith hammered brilliant centuries. Head made 152 runs off 160 balls, and Smith played a gritty knock of 101 off 190 balls. For India, Jasprit Bumrah took six wickets. Rohit Sharma Wicket Video: Watch Pat Cummins Remove India Captain Cheaply During IND vs AUS 3rd Test 2024.

The India national cricket team displayed their character with the bat on Day 4 against the host. KL Rahul top-scored with 84 runs while Ravindra Jadeja (playing his first match of the series) chipped in with valuable 77 runs. When Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins removed both the set batters, it looked like India would be bundled out for below the 246-run mark, and the host would ensure a follow-on, but it didn't happen. The last batting pair, Jasprit Bumrah (10*) and Akash Deep (27*) scored crucial runs and bailed their side out of danger. At stumps on Day 4, the visitors are at 252-9 (74.5 overs) and trailing by 193 runs. IND vs AUS 3rd Test 2024: Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma Celebrate After India Survives Follow-On Against Australia in Brisbane (Watch Video).

IND vs AUS 3rd Test 2024 Playing XIs:

India National Cricket Team: 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

Australia National Cricket Team: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood