India vs Australia HIGHLIGHTS, 3rd Test Day 5: Match ended in a draw; series level 1-1

India vs Australia 3rd Test SCORECARD: Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket.

6:44 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Rain gets heavier!

The rain has suddenly got heavier now as it is starting to look like the initial overs was the last action we got to witness in Brisbane today. If the forecast stands accurate, no more cricket will be played today.

6:34 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Forecast not looking good at the moment!

This rain delay could be a lengthy one as the forecast predicts a heavy spell of rain throughout the day that could also see the day's play beeing called off.

Here's more on the weather forecast for today - Draw, win or washout: What to expect on final day of IND vs AUS 3rd Test?

6:22 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE UPDATES: It starts to rain at the Gabba!

It is raining now at the Gabba as the ground staff were eventually right to place the covers in place in advance. 

6:16 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Play stopped due to imminent bad weather!

There is still no rain at the Gabba but play has been stopped due to imminent bad weather at the moment. 

6:06 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Still no rain at the Gabba!

There's still no rain at the Gabba but the covers remain firmly placed at the square. Flashes of lightning still there and the forecast also predicts spells of rain coming soon.

5:55 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS weather LIVE UPDATES - Brisbane weather forecast for Dec 18

Though dark clouds and lightning led to delay in the start of Australia's second innings. The weather forecast for the day is very encouraging. 

There is less than 50 per cent chance of rainfall till 1 PM Brisbane time (8:30 AM IST). 

However, the Brisbane has been very unpredictable with weather agencies' forecast not getting right from the last four days.

Brisbane weather forecast on December 18

5:52 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Gloomy out in the middle!

5:43 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Play delayed due to lightning!

The players haven't come out for the 2nd innings yet as there is lightning around at the Gabba. Akash was seen marking his run-up in the middle but the majority of players stay out of the field for now. The covers are also back on the pitch.

5:35 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE UPDATES: India limited to 260!

Akash Deep dismissed by Travis Head as India are bowled out at 260. They still trail by 185 runs.

5:31 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Lyon gives 1 run!

Over Summary: 0 0 0 0 1 0 ; India: 258-9 after 78 Overs; Akash Deep 29(37); Jasprit Bumrah 10(38)

 

Lyon continues the attack. A review wasted by the Aussies on a LBW shout. 

 

Akash takes a single on the 5th delivery towards point.

 

Bumrah tries to hit one past the backward sq. leg but it goes straight to the fielder.

5:27 AM

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

Over Summary: 0 1 0 0 0 0 ; India: 257-9 after 77 Overs; Akash Deep 28(34); Jasprit Bumrah 10(37)

 

Cummins continues the attack. Akash leaves the first delivery outside off stump.

 

He takes a single at point on the next delivery. Another good delivery by Cummins that beats Bumrah after pitching.

 

Bumrah tries to flick the next ball goign wide off leg stump but misses.

5:26 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE UPDATES: India 256-9 after 76 overs

 

 

Over Summary: 0 0 0 B4 0 0 ; India: 256-9 after 76 Overs; Jasprit Bumrah10(33); Akash Deep27(32)

 

Nathan Lyon bowls the first over on Day 5 and India earn FOUR BYES as Bumrah misses a sweep shot. The misses everything before rolling down to boundary line.

5:24 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE UPDATES: India 252-9 after 75 overs

 

 

Over Summary: 0 4 0 6 0 0 ; India: 252-9 after 75 Overs; Akash Deep27(32); Jasprit Bumrah10(27)

 

Cummins completes his over as Akash blocks with soft hands. 

5:22 AM

3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Final Day action begins

Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep are in the middle after taking few throw downs.

 

Australia captain Pat Cummins will complete his over first, only ball is left in his over, as bad light forced stumps on Day 4.

5:18 AM

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 5 LIVE UPDATES: Match to begin in five minutes

The much-anticipated Day 5 action at The Gabba in Brisbane will begin at 5:20 AM IST. 

Australia would aim to take the one wicket early. The Indian team members are in a huddle.