Australia vs India 3rd Test Day 3 Highlights

India ⁢Stumbles⁣ on day 3, Australia Tightens Grip on Third Test

Melbourne, australia – The third Test‍ match between India⁣ and Australia‍ took a dramatic turn on Day 3, with the home side seizing ⁤control after⁣ a dominant bowling performance. At⁢ stumps, India found themselves reeling at 51/4, facing⁤ a daunting task to avoid a heavy defeat.

The day‍ began with Australia resuming their innings‍ at a commanding 327/3.‍ Steve smith, who had been in imperious form, continued his onslaught, bringing up a well-deserved double century before eventually falling for a magnificent 211. ‍

India’s bowlers struggled to contain the Australian batsmen, with the pitch offering little assistance. The hosts eventually declared their innings⁢ at 469, setting a challenging target for India.

The Indian reply got off to a disastrous start. Pace bowler Pat Cummins struck early, dismissing Rohit Sharma for a duck. The⁤ wickets continued to tumble as the Indian batsmen struggled to cope with the Australian attack.

By the close ‍of play, India had lost four crucial wickets, leaving them with a mountain to climb. ⁣ ⁢

“We need ⁣to show more fight tomorrow,” said a dejected Indian batsman after ‍the day’s play. “The pitch is offering some assistance to the bowlers, but we need to apply ourselves better.”

The pressure is ⁤now firmly on India to mount a strong comeback on ⁢Day 4. Australia,on the ⁢other hand,will be looking to press home their⁤ advantage and secure a series-clinching victory.

India Reeling After Dominant Australian Performance Leaves Third Test Hanging by a Thread

Melbourne,⁣ Australia – The momentum⁣ has decisively shifted in the third Test match between ⁤India and ⁣Australia, with the hosts firmly in‍ control after a dominant display on Day 3. ⁣

Starting the day at 327/3, Australia built upon their ⁤strong foundation thanks to a sensational double century from Steve Smith. Smith, who has been in ⁣impeccable form throughout the series, continued his onslaught, eventually falling for a grand 211. Australia ⁢eventually declared their innings at 469, setting ⁢India a challenging target.

India’s response was a far cry from the resilience they showed in the first two tests.Pace bowler Pat Cummins ⁣delivered an early blow,⁣ dismissing rohit Sharma for a duck. The wickets continued to tumble as the Indian batsmen struggled to ⁤cope with the

Australian attack.By stumps,India found themselves reeling at 51/4,with⁣ a monumental task ahead to avoid a notable defeat.

“We⁢ need to show more fight tomorrow,” admitted a dejected⁣ Indian batsman. “The pitch is offering⁣ some assistance to the⁤ bowlers, but we need to apply ourselves better.”

The pressure on India to mount a⁤ dramatic comeback on⁤ Day 4 is immense. Australia,on the other hand,will be looking to press home their advantage and possibly secure a series-clinching victory.