After Mohammed Siraj dismissed Travis Head on the fifth day of the dramatic third Test between India and Australia, a teenage Indian fan bid him a fiery farewell. As Head left disappointed, fans cheered ferociously, adding energy to an already charged scene at The Gabba. This incident added to the excitement of the match, with India needing 275 runs to win, and illustrated the youthful passion that keeps cricket alive and exciting. The reactions are valid, given that Travis Head has been one of the main haunts for Indian cricket during the recent international matches between India and Australia.
Australia made a lively statement with 89 for seven in the second innings, putting India in a tricky 275-run chase with more than a session to play on the final day of the third Test here on Wednesday.
India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah led the show with 3/18 in his six overs, aided by Mohammed Siraj (2/35 in 7 overs) and Akash Deep (2/28).
Skipper Pat Cummins’ surprise move came after the 18th over when they declared the innings as a two-way result looked realistic with 50-plus overs possible in the final session.
The third test suffered several interruptions due to rain over the five days.
Earlier, India were bowled out for 260 in reply to Australia’s 445.
Resuming the day at 252 for nine, India added eight runs in 24 balls.
Bumrah (10 not out off 38) and Akash Deep (31 off 44), who helped India avoid the rest of the fourth day, shared 47 runs off 78 balls for the final wicket.
Australia took a first-innings lead of 185 after Akash Deep was stumped by Nathan Lyon in the 79th over.
Brief scores: Australia 1st innings: 445 India 1st innings: 260 all out in 78.5 overs (KL Rahul 84; Ravindra Jadeja 77; Pat Cummins 4/81).
Australia, 2° turno: 89/7; 18 over (Pat Cummins 22, Alex Carey 19 non eliminato; Jasprit Bumrah 3/18, Mohammed Siraj 2/35, Akash Deep 2/28).
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