India vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES, 3rd Test Day 5: India need 275 runs to win in Brisbane

India vs Australia 3rd Test SCORECARD: Though Australia lost seven wickets while scoring 89 runs, the hosts wanting to churn out a result with India need to occupy the crease for at least 54 Overs

8:53 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Head hitting with intent!

Over Summary: nb 0 0 1 4 0 4 ; Australia: 26-3 after 9 Overs; Head 8(6); Marsh 1(9)

 

Bumrah continues the attack. Another no-ball to start the over by the pacer. Marsh blocks the next 2 deliveries coming into him.

 

Marsh flicks towards fine leg for a single. 

 

Bumrah comes around the wicket as Head flicks the fuller delivery for a FOUR towards mid-wicket.

 

Head cuts for FOUR again towards third man.

8:47 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Brilliant start by Akash Deep!

Over Summary: 0 0 W 0 0 0 ; Australia: 16-3 after 8 Overs; Head 0(3); Marsh 0(5)

 

Akash Deep continues the attack. McSweeney beaten on the first ball as it zips past cloes to his off stump.

 

The opener is also sent back to the pavilion as he too is caught behind by Pant. Head comes in to bat and survives a scare as the ball bounces off the bat and onto his pads.

 

Another chance missed as Gill fails to take the catch down the ground. Difficult chance though. 

8:44 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Aussies 3 down!

Akash Deep replaces Siraj and takes a wicket in his first over as opener McSweeney departs after getting caught by Pant at the back following an edge.

8:41 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Bumrah gets another one!

Over Summary: nb W 0 0 0 0 0 ; Australia: 16-2 after 7 Overs; McSweeney 4(22); Marsh 0(5)

 

Bumrah continues the attack. Bumrah starts with a no ball. Bumrah gets Marnus' wicket as he is caught behind after an edge.

 

Mitchell Marsh comes in to bat and blocks the first delivery. Marsh with a good leave as the ball travels outwards after pitching in.

8:37 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Bumrah at it again!

Burah gets Labuschagne too as he is caught behind by Pant after an edge of the bat. he is now the highest wicket taking Indian bowler in Australia.

8:36 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: 1 run from the over!

Over Summary: 0 0 0 1 0 0 ; Australia: 15-1 after 6 Overs; McSweeney 4(22); Marnus Labuschagne 1(6)

 

Siraj continues the attack. Good defense from Marnus on the 2nd delivery coming onto the stumps.

 

Marnus gets off the mark with a single towards fine leg.

 

A mild LBW shou by Siraj as the umpire says no.

8:31 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Bumrah concedes 2 runs!

Over Summary: 0 0 1 1b 0 0 ; Australia: 14-1 after 5 Overs; McSweeney 4(20); Marnus Labuschagne 0(3)

 

Bumrah continues the attack. McSweeney blocks the first delivery outside his crease. 

 

Another quick single by him to give Marnus the strike.

 

A bouncer by Bumrah which is not caught by Pant at the back. Single taken.

8:28 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: 1 run from the over!

Over Summary: 0 0 0 0 0 1 ; Australia: 12-1 after 4 Overs; McSweeney 3(15); Marnus Labuschagne 0(2)

 

Siraj continues the attack. McSweeney blocks the first 3 deliveries coming onto the stumps.

 

The opener leaves the next delivery zipping through from outside off stump.

 

He takes a single to end the over towards long on.

8:24 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: India get the breakthrough!

Over Summary: 0 0 1lb W 0 0 ; Australia: 11-1 after 3 Overs; McSweeney 3(9); Marnus Labuschagne 0(2)

 

Bumrah into the attack. A LBW shout by Bumrah on the 3rd ball but Rohit doesn't take a review.

 

Burah gets his first wicket of the day as he clean bowls Khawaja.

 

Marnus Labuschagne comes in to bat and leaves the next delivery. He ends the over with a defense.

8:21 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Bumrah strikes!

Khawaja dismissed by Bumrah as he is clean bowled after an inside edge from his bat.

8:18 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Khawaja off the mark in style!

Over Summary: 4 0 0 4 0 0 ; Australia: 10-0 after 2 Overs; McSweeney 2(6); Khawaja 8(6)

 

Siraj into the attack. Khawaja gets off the mark with a boundary towards point. 

 

Siraj comes back with 2 good length deliveries. One left and the other one blocked by Khawaja.

 

Khawaja goes down the ground for another FOUR. Great timing by the opener.

 

He ends the over with another leave.

8:14 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Bumrah starts the attack!

Over Summary: 0 0 2 0 0 0 ; Australia: 2-0 after 1 Over; McSweeney 2(6); Khawaja 0(0)

 

Bumrah starts the attack. McSweeney leaving the first 2 deliveries going outside off stump.

 

The opener gets off the mark with a couple of runs towards back point. Another good leave by him as it zips past close to the off stump.

 

Another good delivery by Bumrah to end the over.

8:02 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Bumrah & co ready to bowl

Indian pacers are warming up as groundstaff making final preparation for the resumption of the game post lunch on Day 5.

7:42 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Covers are off!

Positive scenes at the gabba as the covers are off now. It will be interesting to see whether the rain will make an appearance now or not. The umpires are currently having a chat with the ground staff as well.

7:33 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Early Lunch taken

Drama unfolds at The Gabba: A thunderstorm looms over the 3rd Test

 

The unthinkable has transpired on the final day of the India vs Australia 3rd Test at The Gabba. As the players and fans braced for an electrifying conclusion to this clash of titans, the unexpected struck—not on the pitch, but in the skies above Brisbane.  

 

In a twist that defies cricketing norms, an early lunch was abruptly called, not due to the familiar pitter-patter of rain, but in anticipation of a brewing thunderstorm. The heavens, though still clear, carried whispers of chaos to come, forcing match officials to act pre-emptively.  

 

The decision left spectators stunned, with the atmosphere heavy with suspense and the looming question: will the tempest spare this epic contest, or will it claim the final act of a saga too close to call?