IND vs AUS, 3rd Test, Day 3 Highlights: Australia In Total Control, Lead By 197 Runs At Stumps On Day 3
India vs Australia Test Highlights: Marnus Labuschagne is edging closer to another half-century, with the home side taking a lead of 197 runs at Stumps on Day 3 of the ongoing third Test match.
Australia dominated proceeding against India on Day 3 of the ongoing third Test match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The hosts were 103 for two in 29 overs at Stumps on Day 3, and currently lead by 197 runs. Despite losing openers Will Pucovski and David Warner in quick succession, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne steadied the innings and helped their team open a significant lead by the end of the day's play. The duo were unbeaten with Labuschagne nearing another half-century, having scored 47 runs. Earlier on Day 3, the Aussies bundled Ajinkya Rahane's side for 244. India's day was a rather dismal one, losing Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant to injuries -- both taken to the hospital for scans. Although, Cheteshwar Pujara registered a half-century in the first innings, it couldn't prevent India from conceding a huge lead. Pat Cummins was on fire against the Indian batting order, registering four dismissals. The hosts will be aiming to continue with their momentum on Day 4, and set a big target. India, on the other hand will hope to limit their damages and take restrict Australia as much as possible. (SCORECARD)
Siraj bowls a straight delivery. Labuschagne uses his wrist to guide it in front of square on the leg side. Three runs. Fifty partnership reached by Smith and Labuschagne.
The action resumes after the final drinks break! The Indian team is back in their fielding positions. Meanwhile, Smith and Labuschagne get ready to bat.
David Warner and Will Pucovski walk into open the innings for Australia. Wriddhiman Saha will be the wicketkeeper in Rishabh Pant's absence. Jasprit Bumrah will bowl the first over.
Rishabh Pant has been taken for scans. He was hit on his left elbow by a Pat Cummins delivery. He wasn't wearing an arm guard and seemed to be in a lot of pain. His absence could be a big loss!
Rishabh Pant was hit on the left elbow while batting in the second session on Saturday. He has been taken for scans. #AUSvINDpic.twitter.com/NrUPgjAp2c
India Cricket Team
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Ajinkya Rahane
Cheteshwar Pujara