IND v AUS 3rd Test Day 4 Live: India avoided Follow-on, Stumps called on 252

India avoided the follow on, Stumps called off!

Akash Deep has saved India from getting a follow up with Australia as he has scored the required runs to go away from the follow up. India 252/9 after 74.5 overs, stumps called at Day 4.

Score Update: 241/9- 73 overs

Jadeja and Akash Deep have been going fine for the last wicket. India 241/9 after 73 overs, trail by 204 runs.

Final wicket remains

The final wicket remains for India as Ravindra Jadeja has been dismissed by a catch from Mitchell Marsh.

Final 2 wickets!

Mohammed Siraj has been dismissed aswell. Indian batting coming close to it’s end. India 202/8 after 64 overs, trail by 243.

33rd session begins

The players have finally stepped on the pitch and the 3rd session has begun.

Tea break!

Well, it was set to be taken within a few minutes so the team has decided to take the tea break now only.

Rain stops the game yet again!

There was a slight drizzle at first, which picked up to be a heavier rain shower, game stopped once again.

Massive wicket for India!

Team India has seen a massive hit as Nitish Reddy has been dismissed by Pat Cummins, Mohammed Siraj steps in. India 194/7 after 60 overs, trail by 251 runs.

Score Update: 186/6- 55 overs

Nitish Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja are taking their time to be on the pitch and slowly secure runs. India 186/6 after 55 overs, trail Australia by 259 runs.

The match continues: 180/6- 52 overs

The match has resumed and 52 overs have been complete. India 180/6 after 52 overs, trail Australia by 265 runs.

Rain covers coming off!

The rain has stopped and the rain covers are coming off. Umpires have had a look and have said that the match will begin in 15 minutes.

Rain geting heavy

The rain is currently at its heaviest today, no idea on what will be the outcome of the match, or how will this rain affect the match.

Rain interrupts yet again

Not long after the match resumed, rain has come back yet again and the shower is quite heavy this time. Rain covers on the ground.

50 for Jadeja

With beautiful shots and strike changes, Ravindra Jadeja has finally reached the 50-run mark. India 176/6 after 50 overs, trail by 269 runs.

The game resumes

After the inspection, players have now come back on the field. India is 79 runs away to avoid a follow-up.

Inspection in 10 minutes

The rain has stopped and the covers have been taken off. There will be an inspection in 10 minutes.

Umpires call coming soon

The rain is still going and the square is completely covered. Umpires to make a call by 9:30.

Match delayed doe to rain

The match should have started, but the rain covers are back on. Though no one is using an umbrella, this indicated the rain is not very intense.

Lunch Breal

The Indian team will have some confidence from this session. 116 run added to their total. Team will look to score even more after lunch.

Score Update: 158/6- 45 overs

Nathan Lyon to Jadeja, FOUR! A sweep from outside off and through the wicket. India 158/6 after 45 overs

KL Rahul, OUT

Nathan Lyon has found another breakthrough as KL Rahul has been caught out. Rahul tried to send the ball, but it was an edge and the ball goes towards Smith, where he secures the ball.

Score Update: 123/5- 35 overs

The team is going good as of now, India at 123/5 after 35 overs.

Match to resume at 6:55 IST

The rain has stopped and the sun is shining bright. Players will be back right away.

Rain covers coming off

Umpires had a look at the ground and the decision to remove the covers from the ground.

Drizzle intensifies

The drizzle has intensified and the players are making their way off the field.

Score Update: 103/5- 30 overs

the players are staying on their toes and making sure not to get dismissed. India 103-5 after 30 overs

Score Update: 83/5- 25 overs

The Indian team is closing in on the 100-run mark of their team total. India 83/5 after 25 overs.

Rohit Sharma, OUT!

Pat Cummins has found a precious wicket as he dismissed Rohit Sharma. Rohit defends the ball and it goes to gully. The appeal comes in for a catch as Rohit had pulled a short on down the lf side. India 74/5 after 24 overs.

Score Update: 55/4- 20 overs

Rohit and KL need some serious work to do if they want to post a big number for the team. India 55/4 after 20 overs

The match begins!

All the players are coming on the field and the action for Day 4 is going to begin.

Hello and Welcome

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