India vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd Test Day 2: Mohammed Siraj's Bail-Switch Works As Marnus Labuschagne Departs
India vs Australia LIVE Scorecard Updates, 3rd Test Day 2: Nitish Reddy picked up the big wicket of Marnus Labuschagne to send Australia three-down.
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- Updated:December 15, 2024 07:17 am IST
India vs Australia LIVE Updates, 3rd Test Day 2: Nitish Reddy struck in the opening session of Day 2, as he dismissed Marnus Labuschagne, caught at slip by Virat Kohli. Earlier, India pace talisman Jasprit Bumrah gave the visitiors the perfect start in the first half an hour of Day 2, as he sent both Australia openers back to the dugout. Usman Khawaja couldn't move his feet, facing a peach of a delivery by Bumrah, and ended up getting an easy catch behind the stumps to Rishabh Pant. In his next over, Bumrah removed Khawaja's opening partner McSweeney too, this time getting him caught in the slips as India rejoiced an excellent start to the opening session. On Day 1, only 13.2 overs of play were possible on Day 1 after Rohit Sharma had put Australia in to bat. Thought the forecast remains mixed, much more action is expected to unfold today than yesterday. (LIVE SCORECARD)
- 07:04 (IST)IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Siraj's superstition worksMohammed Siraj and Marnus Labuschagne had that interesting moment of bail-switching not too long ago, and it seems to have done the trick and distracted the Aussie batter. Crucial third wicket for India, after nearly 15 overs.AUS 75/3 (33.2)
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- 06:56 (IST)IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Labuschange v Siraj!Marnus Labuschagne says a couple of words to Mohammed Siraj but the India pacer remains completely unmoved. A bit of superstition at play too. Siraj comes and switches the bails, and as he walks away, Labuschagne returns the bails to the original order!AUS 70/2 (32.4)
- 06:26 (IST)IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Best time for India to bowl?The overcast conditions from the previous day, coupled with the ball still doing a bit, may mean that this is India's best opportunity to strike with the ball today. Marnus Labuschagne still looks quite uncomfortable at the crease.
- 06:02 (IST)India vs Australia Live: Bumrah's Peach To Dismiss KhawajaHere's how Jasprit Bumrah got the better of Usman Khawaja...
Jasprit Bumrah looks at his devastating best!
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024
He gets Usman Khawaja early on Day Two. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/X7sj8lyIIv - 06:00 (IST)India vs Australia Live: Shaky Steve Smith Just SurvivingSteve Smith hasn't looked comfortable at all this morning. Be it against Bumrah or Akash Deep, the veteran Australian batter has struggled to read the line and behaviour of the ball well. On the commentary, Harbhajan Singh doesn't think he would last for long.
- 05:44 (IST)India vs Australia Live: Rohit's Field Placements Under ScannerThe visuals on the broadcast have shown Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma engaging in plenty of conversations regarding field placements. India could've had a couple of more catching opportunities if the fielders were placed accordingly. The team just has to prevent newcomer Labuschagne from getting settled in the middle.
- 05:34 (IST)India vs Australia Live: Bumrah With A Big BreakthroughWICKET!!!! Jasprit Bumrah, you beauty. Usman Khawaja once again departs to the Indian talismanic pacer. India have the much-needed breakthrough early on Day 2, and it's none other than the team's biggest magician doing the damage.
- 05:29 (IST)India vs Australia 3rd Test Live: Bumrah With A Big LBW ShoutNice shout for LBW by Jasprit Bumrah and other close-in fielders but the umpire is unmoved. Skipper Rohit did consult with wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant but decided to not go for a DRS. Bumrah looking good this morning.
- 05:26 (IST)India vs Australia Live: Bumrah's Intense Chat With Gambhir, Rohit, MorkelVisuals from this morning suggested that Bumrah had a lengthy chat with captain Rohit, head coach Gautam Gambhir and bowling coach Morne Morkel ahead of the start of the match. India seems to have come up with a strategy. But for now, we'll have to wait.
- 05:23 (IST)India vs Australia 3rd Test, Day 2 Live: We Are Underway!Akash Deep is the first bowler to begin India's action with the ball on Day 2. It's a mix of clouds and the Sun in the sky at the moment. We should get the most of 98.4 overs today, if not all. Akash Deep finishes his first over of the day with one no-ball.
- 05:18 (IST)India vs Australia 3rd Test Live: Overcast Conditions Back In BrisbaneAccording to the ground staff, the covers were removed from the venue at about 6:30 AM (local time) this morning. The wicket did get some sunlight but, at present, the conditions are overcast. However, we are set to have a timely start. Stay tuned for live updates...
- 05:09 (IST)India vs Australia 3rd Test Live: Sun Shinning, Play To Begin ShortlyThe Sun is shinning at The Gabba and cricket lovers have a lot to rejoice. We could have a bright start this morning. Fingers crossed for the remainder of the day to remain like this.
The Weather is great & the sun is shining at the Gabba. (Vimal Kumar).
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) December 14, 2024
- Good news for fans..!!!! pic.twitter.com/4hf8NPuaXL - 05:01 (IST)India vs Australia Live: Will Rohit's Decision To Bowl First Backfire?The Indian bowlers did struggle for rhythm before the first rain break yesterday but looked better after conditions changed a little. But, there just wasn't an opportunity to bowl more for Jasprit Bumrah and others. Rohit Sharma's decision to bowl first also came under the microscope. It would be interesting to see how the bowlers start off today.
- 04:50 (IST)India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 2 Live: The Sun Is OutThe Sun has started to show its mercy at The Gabba in Brisbane this morning and we could have a timely start if the conditions stay the same. The cloud cover at the venue, however, does scare everyone. But, at least the start of the game could be timely.
The sun’s been an absolute tease this morning, playing hard to get amidst the concerning cloud cover that remains over the Gabba. The forecasts are confusing but things looking good for a timely start to Day 2 #AusvInd pic.twitter.com/BPvmR26jSF
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) December 14, 2024 - 04:41 (IST)India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 2 Live: We Are In For An Early StartHello and welcome to our live coverage of the Day 2 of the third Test between India and Australia in Brisbane. Though there remains rain threat today as well, the forecast looks a little better than yesterday. Since about 76 overs were lost on Day 1, the match is set to start half an hour early today. We can have the first ball being bowled at 5:20 AM IST. But, only if the weather gods permit.
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Day 2 LIVE
1 run.
No run.
Oh, Smith got distracted there!
An appeal for LBW by Siraj but the umpire turns it down and asks for a review to Rohit Sharma. Bowls on a good length, from over the wicket, just on off, angles in, Steven Smith remains inside the crease and doesn't offer any shot at it. The Ball Tracking shows that it is the umpire's call on impact as the ball hits the top of the off stump!
Good length, just outside off, Steven Smith tucks it to mid on from the back foot.
Starts from over the wicket, on a length, outside off, angles in, Steven Smith knows where his off stump is as he leaves the ball with ease.
Ends with a good-length delivery, just outside off, Travis Head taps it to cover with the full face of the bat.
Again a touch fuller, but this time on middle, straightens off the deck, Travis Head drives it to mid on where the fielder stops the ball with a dive.
Goes fuller this time, outside off, angles away, Travis Head drives it to cover from the front foot.
Good length from over the wicket, around middle, Travis Head flicks it to mid-wicket with ease.
Drinks break! India have struck at the perfect moment, breaking the growing partnership between Marnus Labuschagne and Steven Smith. Smith, looking increasingly assured, will now aim to capitalize on his start. For the visitors, the wicket of Marnus will lift their spirits, and skipper Rohit Sharma might turn to Jasprit Bumrah for a burst as they look to keep the pressure on and hunt for more wickets. Travis Head joins Smith out in the middle.
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Sharp catch by Virat Kohli! India strike just as the two batters were starting to look comfortable. Reddy slips in a full delivery, outside off, inviting the drive. Marnus Labuschagne accepts the invitation and goes for the drive. Ends up playing away from his body and goes it with hard hands. The outside edge flies at shoulder height towards second slip where Virat Kohli gets up and takes it to his right.
Starts with a fuller ball, around middle, angling in, Steven Smith moves across and flicks it nicely wide of the diving mid-wicket fielder. Jasprit Bumrah gives it a chase and puts in a dive to flick the ball back in. He puts his hands beyond the fence and it needs to be seen whether the ball was brushing his trousers at that point in time. The third umpire is called into action and the replays show that it is not the case. Three runs off it then.
Hurls it full in length, around off, Marnus Labuschagne leans on and drives it towards point where KL Rahul dives to his right to make the stop.
On the pads, on a length, Marnus Labuschagne flicks it wide of square leg and gets back for the second run.
Oh, that was not far away from the off stump! Nipping back in sharply, on a hard length, over off, Marnus Labuschagne trusts the bounce of the surface and lets it go.
In the channel on off, on a back of a length, Marnus Labuschagne lets it be.
Oh, a bit of cheeky fun from both Siraj and Marnus! A fuller delivery outside off, and Marnus shoulders arms. Siraj, in a playful move, walks up to the stumps and swaps the bails for a bit of luck. But as soon as Siraj turns around, Marnus mischievously restores the bails to their original position, much to the crowd's delight!
A loud shout for LBW from Siraj! Is it doing too much? It looked high too. Angling in, on a back of a length, on middle and leg, Steven Smith walks across his stumps to tickle it fine. Gets beaten on the inside edge and gets hit high on the thigh pad. A leg bye is taken as the ball rolls wide of deep fine leg. Siraj thinks it's close but Rohit Sharma is not convinced enough and they do not take the review. The Ball Tracking shows that the ball was going past and over the leg stump.
Outside off, on a good length, Marnus Labuschagne shoulders arms.