Sports: The Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, arrived in Brisbane on December 11th for the third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The series is currently tied at 1-1, with both teams winning a Test each.
The previous Test, held at the Adelaide Oval, was dominated by Australia. A brilliant century from Travis Head, coupled with exceptional bowling performances from Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, propelled Australia to a 10-wicket victory.
The third Test is scheduled to commence on Saturday at the iconic Gabba. The BCCI’s official social media handle shared a video showcasing the team’s relaxed mood as they prepare to face the formidable Australian side.
In the second Test, India, after winning the toss, opted to bat first. However, they struggled against the moving pink ball and were bowled out for 180 runs. Mitchell Starc claimed a remarkable 6-wicket haul, while Cummins and Boland also contributed to India’s downfall.
Australia, in their first innings, capitalized on a solid partnership between Nathan McSweeney and Marnus Labuschagne. Travis Head’s aggressive century propelled Australia to a commanding total of 337 runs, giving them a significant 157-run lead.
India’s bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, fought valiantly but couldn’t contain the Australian batsmen.
In their second innings, India’s top-order faltered, with only a few batsmen showing resistance. A collective batting collapse led to India being bowled out for 175 runs. Cummins’ exceptional bowling performance, including a five-wicket haul, sealed the deal for Australia.
Australia, chasing a modest target of 19 runs, comfortably achieved the target in just 3.2 overs.
With the series evenly poised, the third Test promises to be a thrilling encounter between two cricketing giants.
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