Delhi: The third match of the India vs Australia Test series was no less than a nightmare for Team India. India was ready for the second innings, but the day’s play took a different turn. KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja took charge of India’s innings and laid the foundation of the struggle. After this, the unbeaten partnership of Akashdeep and Jasprit Bumrah in the end played an important role in postponing the follow-on.
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Akashdeep saves follow-on with a four
Akashdeep scored unbeaten 27 runs on 39 balls, in which his confidence was clearly visible. Bumrah also added 10 runs. When Akashdeep saved India from follow-on by hitting a four, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir rejoiced in the dressing room. However, India is still 193 runs behind Australia.
Video: Virat-Rohit-Gambhir’s reaction goes viral
Akashdeep and Bumrah made an important partnership of 39 runs in 54 balls for the last wicket. Akashdeep saved India from follow-on by hitting a four. As soon as the four was hit, all the Indian team members and fans jumped with joy. After this Akashdeep also hit a six. On these two shots, the celebration of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir sitting in the dressing room is going viral on social media.
However, seeing this reaction, there are mixed reactions on social media. Australia’s fan army made several tweets making fun of it. He believes that Indians are celebrating as if they have not saved the follow-on but have won the match.
The moment India avoided follow on!!#AuSvINDiA
Akashdeep and Jasprit Bumrah Heroics at the Gabba 🔥#INDvsAUS #GabbaTestpic.twitter.com/o6tmsSv6st
— Indian Cricket Team (@incricketteam) December 17, 2024
Seriously I can’t believe why they are so happy?#AUSvIND https://t.co/Tzw57d9aoS
— Aussies Army🏏🦘 (@AussiesArmy) December 17, 2024
Ok Congratulations to the Indian team for avoiding a follow-on in the historic Test match.
#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/wg4LF3Qj57— Aussies Army🏏🦘 (@AussiesArmy) December 17, 2024
Jadeja-Rahul handled the innings
At the beginning of the day, India started playing at 51/4. Captain Rohit Sharma was out early after scoring 10 runs, but KL Rahul held one end and scored 84 runs. He completed his 17th Test half-century in 85 balls. Ravindra Jadeja also played an important inning of 77 runs for India and made a partnership of 53 runs with Nitish Kumar Reddy. Reddy scored 16 runs and became the victim of Pat Cummins. During this time the game remained stopped for an hour due to rain.
At present India has scored 252 runs at the loss of 9 wickets. Australia still has a lead of 193 runs.
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