India vs Australia HIGHLIGHTS, 3rd Test Day 4: Bumrah-Akash avoid follow on for India

India vs Australia full scorecard: The tail-enders made India proud as they managed to avoid the follow-on with their 39*-run partnership.

5:43 AM

IND vs AUS 3rd Test LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 5 runs from the over!

Over Summary: 1 0 4 0 0 0 ; India 66-4 after 22 Overs ; Rohit Sharma 5(20); KL Rahul 42(80)

 

Cummins continues the attack. Rahul with a single off the first ball.

 

Rohit leaves the 2nd delivery that zips past close to his bat outside off stump. Brilliant half volley by Rohit that goes to the boundary at cover.

 

Rohit blocks the next 2 deliveries coming onto the stumps. 

5:38 AM

IND vs AUS 3rd Test LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 6 runs from the over!

Over Summary: 0 0 0 1 4 1 ; India 61-4 after 21 Overs ; Rohit Sharma 2(15); KL Rahul 41(79)

 

Starc continues the attack. Rohit leaves the first 2 deliveries going outside off stump. 

 

Starc sticking to his line and length for now. Rohit flicks one towards backward sq. leg for a single.

 

Rahul cuts for FOUR towards back point. Forst boundary of the day. Another quick single by Rahul after hitting it towards mid-wicket. 

5:33 AM

IND vs AUS 3rd Test LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Maiden over!

Over Summary: 0 0 0 0 0 0 ; India 55-4 after 20 Overs ; Rohit Sharma 1(11); KL Rahul 36(77)

 

Cummins continues the attack. Rahul leaves the first 2 deliveries going outside off stump, especially after the first ball scare.

 

Another tempting bouncer left by the opener at the last second. Maiden over by Cummins.

5:30 AM

IND vs AUS 3rd Test LIVE SCORE UPDATES: India dealing in singles

 

 

Over Summary: 0 0 1 1 1 0 ; India 55-4 after 19 Overs ; Rohit Sharma1(11); KL Rahul36(71)

 

Mitchell Starc [8.0-1-25-2] is back into the attack and Rahul blocks the first two deliveries.

 

Rahul collects a single towards fine leg region while Rohit opens the account with a single towards covers.

 

Rahul clips the third ball towards square leg for a single.

5:23 AM

IND vs AUS 3rd Test LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Rahul gets lifeline first ball - catch dropped

Over Summary: 0 0 1 0 0 ; India 52-4 after 18 Overs ; Rohit Sharma0(9); KL Rahul34(67)

 

Cummins starts the proceeding and gets a good bounce rightaway. Rahul fetches for it and guides it straight to Smith, who finds the ball above waist height but drops a DOLLY.

 

Rahul collects a single at mid-wicket pocket.

 

Rohit blocks the remaining three deliveries.

5:21 AM

IND vs AUS 3rd Test LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Match begins on Day 4

Rahul and Rohit at the crease. Cummins starts the proceedings.

5:18 AM

IND vs AUS 3rd Test LIVE WEATHER UPDATES: No sign of rain

Contrary to the weather forecast, there is a bright sunshine at The Gabba at the moment. Australia team is warming up, all happy faces. 

Will Rohit-Rahul save the test for India? 

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5:12 AM

IND vs AUS 3rd Test LIVE SCORE UPDATES: What is the minimum lead required to enforce the follow-on?

What is the minimum lead required to enforce the follow-on?

The follow-on, a rule that tests a captain's tactical acumen, is governed by Law 14 of the Laws of Cricket, which outlines the minimum lead required based on the length of the match.

In the arena of five-day Tests or longer, a team must secure a commanding lead of 200 runs or more in the first innings to enforce the follow-on. This margin ensures the trailing side is placed under significant pressure, as they are compelled to bat again immediately.

In domestic First-Class tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy, where matches are often played over four days, the threshold is reduced to a lead of 150 runs or more. This adjustment accounts for the shorter match duration, balancing the time available to force a result.

These margins are more than mere numbers—they represent dominance earned and opportunity seized. The follow-on remains a captain's prerogative, a bold move to push for victory, but the required lead ensures it is a privilege reserved for those who have truly outplayed their opponents in the first innings.

5:09 AM

IND vs AUS 3rd Test LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Who holds the power to enforce the follow-on?

Who holds the power to enforce the follow-on?

In the high-stakes world of Test and First-Class cricket, the decision to enforce the follow-on rests in the hands of a single individual: the captain of the team that batted first. It is a choice laced with strategy, pressure, and a sense of impending finality. A captain, standing atop a mountain of runs, surveys the battlefield, sensing the opposition’s vulnerability. When confidence turns to dominance, the follow-on becomes a ruthless decree—“We will bowl you out again, and we will win this match on our terms.”
 

The laws of cricket grant this power through Law 14.2, which states: “A captain shall notify the opposing captain and the umpires of his/her intention to take up this option. Once notified, the decision cannot be changed.” In this moment, a simple notification becomes an irrevocable command, a turning point that sets the stage for either swift triumph or a gamble that could backfire.
 

The captain’s decision hinges on both instinct and calculation. Is the bowling attack sharp enough to dismantle the opposition twice? Can the fielding side maintain its relentless energy? Will the pitch, already worn, crumble further under the strain of time? When all signs align, the follow-on becomes a weapon—an assertion of dominance to shorten the contest and secure victory with surgical precision.
 

But the weight of this decision is immense, for cricket is a game that thrives on uncertainty. A defiant opposition may rise from the ashes, turning the tables and leaving the enforcing captain to question their judgment. It is this drama, this delicate balance of risk and reward, that makes the follow-on not just a tactical decision, but a moment of theatre that can define matches, careers, and legacies.

5:04 AM

IND vs AUS 3rd Test LIVE SCORE UPDATES: The follow-on: A rule that tests resolve in cricket

In the grand theatre of long-format cricket, the follow-on emerges as both a weapon of supremacy and a test of endurance. A rule steeped in tradition, it allows the team that batted first, having amassed a commanding lead, to demand their opponents bat again—immediately, mercilessly—after their first innings collapse.

 

The follow-on comes into play only when the gap between the two teams' first-innings scores exceeds a predefined margin, a chasm wide enough to expose the frailties of the trailing side. It is the cricketing equivalent of a gauntlet thrown, a message that says, "We have outplayed you once; prove you can survive a second time."

 

This dramatic rule is reserved for the longer battles of the game—Test cricket and domestic First Class matches—formats where each team is required to bat twice, and victory remains elusive until at least three innings have played out. In these contests of skill, grit, and patience, the follow-on can transform a match into a spectacle of dominance or redemption.

 

For the side enforcing it, the follow-on is a show of strength, a chance to crush the opposition’s spirit while the momentum is theirs. For the team at the receiving end, it is the ultimate test of character, demanding resilience to rise from the ashes and fight back against the odds.

 

It is not just a rule—it is a narrative twist, a stage for cricketing heroes to be made or broken. Whether enforcing it to seal a swift victory or resisting it to script a comeback for the ages, the follow-on remains a defining feature of the timeless drama that is Test cricket.

5:02 AM

Racial abuse on Bumrah: Guha apologies for 'primate' remark after backlash

During the third Test between India and Australia, former England cricketer and commentator Isa Guha faced backlash after referring to Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as a "primate." The remark, made during commentary for Fox Cricket, came in response to Brett Lee’s praise of Bumrah’s spectacular bowling display on day two.

"Well, he's the MVP, isn't he? Most valuable primate, Jasprit Bumrah," Guha said, attempting to highlight Bumrah’s dominance on the field.

 

The comment, however, sparked outrage on social media, with fans condemning the racial undertone of the phrase. The 39-year-old Guha, who has been part of Fox Sports’ broadcast team for years, was compelled to issue a formal apology.

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5:00 AM

India vs Australia LIVE CRICKET SCORE: Will India save the follow-on?

India need to score 246 runs to save the follow-on.

Will Australia ask India to follow-on?


Asked if they would enforce the follow-on, Mitchell Marsh said: "I think we've got six wickets to take first, but we know that we've got to take 20 wickets to try and win this Test and I guess all the conversations and all the planning will be, how do we do that...

 

"So, hopefully the weather holds off, and then tomorrow it's just about coming in, having a crack, and see where we get to."

4:56 AM

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 4 live score updates

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