India vs Australia Highlights, Brisbane weather forecast, 3rd Test Day 3: Bad light forces early stumps at Gabba; India 51/4

Rain played a crucial role on Day 3 of the third Test at the Gabba, offering India some respite as they limped to 51/4 at stumps. With only 33.1 overs bowled in the day, frequent downpours and bad light halted Australia’s momentum, raising India’s hopes of salvaging a draw.

KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 33, alongside skipper Rohit Sharma, who is yet to score.

India had a dreadful start in their reply to Australia's imposing 445, losing Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli early to Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. Rishabh Pant fell to Pat Cummins just before tea.

Persistent rain delays disrupted play throughout, and bad light brought an early end to the day.

Australia had resumed at 405/7 in the morning and added 40 runs before being bowled out, with Alex Carey contributing a resilient 70.

Finally! The officials have decided to call the stumps as bad light stopped play at the Gabba. What a day of cricket in Brisbane. A stop-start day and Australia dominated whatever play was possible. India are struggling at 51/4 in reply to Australia's first-innings total of 445.

KL Rahul (33 not out) and Rohit Sharma (0 not out) are the two unbeaten batters for India.

Australia added 40 runs to their overnight total to post 445 all out in their first innings.

After that their pacers made India top-order fell like a pile of cards. Mitchell Starc got rid of Yashasvi Jaiswal off the second ball of the innings, before adding the wicket of Shubman Gill in his next over. Josh Hazlewood then removed Virat Kohli to leave India reeling at 22/3.

After more rain interruptions, Pat Cummins dismissed Rishabh Pant. India are in trouble for sure.

Rohit Sharma is seen sitting inside the dressing room.

India 51/4 after 17 overs

Travis Head comes into the attack from the other end. Looks like umpires have conveyed the message to Pat Cummins that the light is not good enough for the fast bowlers.

India 50/4 in 16 overs

Bowling change for Australia. Nathan Lyon comes into the attack. KL Rahul (32*) brings up 50 for India with a single in it. A risky single.

India 50/4 in 15.5 overs

KL Rahul on strike as Mitchell Starc starts to complete his over.

India 48/4

India skipper Rohit Sharma is all geared up and waiting for the play to start. Australian cricketers are warming up at the boundary.

Overs remaining for the day - 13.5 overs

India 48/4 in 14.1 overs, trail by 397 runs

The pitch is being prepared for the start of play. Australian cricketers are warming up now. Positive news from Gabba.

Now the fourth umpire is coming out with the light meter. It's a bit gloomy at the moment. Light permits, the play should resume soon.

The live visuals from Gabba is that the rain has stopped and the covers are coming off. The outfield looks quite soggy after a prolonged rain this time. It will take a fair bit to get the outfield, which is not covered, ready for play for sure.

Umpires are having a look at it. The officials will conduct an inspection at around 12:20 pm IST.

India 48/4 vs Australia 445

Dangle the carrot outside off-stump, Virat Kohli will go for it and end up nicking to either the wicketkeeper or the extended slip cordon. There will be days when he will play and miss but more often than not, the ball ends up finding the edge of the bat.

For many, the channel outside off remains that 'corridor of uncertainty' but it has now become a certainty when the bowlers stand on top of their run up. A certainty that he will go after it. A certainty he will rarely shoulder arms. A certainty that he will look to plant the front foot and look for that drive through the covers region.

The news from Gabba is that there is no respite from the rain. The waiting game continues...

With just a couple of minutes left for the restart, the rain is back and the groundstaff are bringing in the covers. Quite frustrating for all who are involved in the match today - players, fans, ground staff and all.

The covers are fully off the pitch now and the work on the outfield is going on. We will have a restart in less than 10 minutes from now.

The scheduled tea break time has been over for a while now. The restart will be a delayed one as the umpires check the outfield. The news coming from Gabba is that the covers are coming off.

India's batting woes continued on Day 3 of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane, as they reached 48/4 in a rain-affected second session. After losing three wickets in the morning, the tourists were further reduced by the dismissal of Rishabh Pant (9) before tea, which was taken following another weather delay.

Pant, who has struggled throughout the series, fell to Pat Cummins for the third time, with the Australian skipper having him caught behind.

With Australia having posted a mammoth 445 all out, India now need 246 runs to avoid the follow-on, trailing by 397 runs at the tea break.

Tea break has been taken officially as rain continues at the Gabba. The break was rescheduled for 11am IST after the previous rain break, but the latest interruption has preponed it. Hopefully, the rain will relent soon and play will resume in the final session.

KL Rahul (30 not out off 52 balls) and skipper Rohit Sharma (0*) are the two Indian unbeaten batters.

India 48/4 in 14.1 overs vs Australia 445

Before this series: 11 innings | 141 balls | 91 runs | No dismissals

This series: 5 innings | 41 balls | 22 runs | 3 dismissals

Oh No! Rain is back again and players are walking off the field slowly. The covers are quickly on the pitch.

This after KL Rahul (30*) played a stunning cover drive for a four off Mitchell Starc in the over.

India 48/4 in 14.1 overs

Edged & Gone! Big wicket for Australia. Pat Cummins removes dangerous Rishabh Pant (9).

A beautiful good length delivery from Cummins, just outside off and the angle draws Pant forward. The ball then catches the outside edge of Pant's bat and it flies straight to Alex Carey behind the stumps. A horrific start for India after the break.

India 44/4 in 13.5 overs

BOOM! KL Rahul (25*) begins the restart with a bang, smashing a cracking cover drive for a four off Pat Cummins.

India 43/3 in 13.1 overs

Players are coming on to the field for another restart. One more hour of play remaining in the session, if rain permits.

KL Rahul on the strike. Pat Cummins with the ball.

India 39/3 in 13 overs

Rain has stopped in Brisbane. The covers are coming off and the umpires are having an inspection.

Play will resume at 10am IST and the tea break will be taken at 11am IST. Stay tuned for more updates.

More rain interruption at the Gabba. The covers are back on in the middle. Looks like just a heavy drizzle at the moment. The players are walking off slowly.

KL Rahul (21*) and Rishabh Pant (9*) have added 17 runs so far for the fourth wicket. India will be looking to bat as long as possible.

India 39/3 in 13 overs

KL Rahul (17*) and Rishabh Pant (8*) are going steady in the middle to rebuild the Indian innings. Pat Cummins started his spell with a tidy two-run over.

India 34/3 in 12 overs

The play resumes at the Gabba. Josh Hazlewood will complete his over. KL Rahul is on strike.

India 27/3 in 9.1 overs

Restart time of play -- 9:15 am IST

The live visual shows that it is still raining in Brisbane. Players are in their respective dressing rooms. It is going to be a longer wait than the previous occasions today.

Players are jogging off the field again as rain arrives at the Gabba. Ground staff bring out the covers quickly and place it over the pitch.

KL Rahul (14 not out) and Rishabh Pant (4 not out) are in the middle for India, looking to steady the innings.

India 27/3 in 9.1 overs

Good News! Bright sunshine at the Gabba, and Australian players are already on the field to start the second session of the day.

India batters need to see off this new ball and do not give away quick wickets.

Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul are in the middle to restart India's innings.

India 22/3 in 7.2 overs

Australia tightened their grip on the third Test in Brisbane, reducing India to 22 for three by lunch on Day 3 after posting a strong first-innings total of 445.

Mitchell Starc struck twice early in the innings, dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal for 4 and Shubman Gill for 1, with Mitchell Marsh taking two sharp catches. Josh Hazlewood then removed Virat Kohli for 3, leaving India reeling. KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 13 as rain forced an early lunch.

Earlier, Australia resumed at 405 for 7, with Alex Carey contributing a valuable 70. Jasprit Bumrah claimed 6-76, while Akash Deep took his maiden wicket, dismissing Starc. Mohammed Siraj bowled Nathan Lyon for 2 before Akash Deep wrapped up the innings with Carey's wicket.

With India trailing by 423 runs, the hosts remain in firm control of the match.

A stop-start session on the third day, and India are in big trouble at lunch break. India lost three wickets early after bowling out Australia for 445.

Mitchell Starc started with two quick wickets, removing Yashasvi Jaiswal (4) and Shubman Gill (1) early. KL Rahul and Virat Kohli tried to steady the ship with 16 runs stand in 5.1 overs, before Kohli (3) poked one to keeper Alex Carey off Josh Hazlewood.

Rain arrived again just before the scheduled lunch time and umpires decided to take the break.

Along with Virat Kohli, all the other players are also going off the field as rain arrives in Brisbane. The covers are on the pitch now. Hope it is another passing shower.

India 22/3 in 7.2 overs

BIG WICKET! Edged and gone. Josh Hazlewood gets the prized wicket of Virat Kohli (3).

Kohli gone chasing a wide ball again. A fuller delivery well outside off from Hazlewood and Kohli chased it well away from his body for a drive. An outside edge and easily pouched by the keeper Alex Carey. India are in big trouble now. Three down for almost nothing on board.

India 22/3 in 7.2 overs

BANG! KL Rahul smashes it through the covers for a cracking four off Josh Hazlewood. An overpitched delivery from Hazlewood and Rahul pounces on it.

India 15/2 in 5.3 overs

Edged and gone! India are in trouble. Mitchell Starc strikes again, this time sending Shubman Gill back to the pavilion. Mitchell Marsh takes a stunner.

A full delivery from Starc, which angled across the right-hander. The line was well outside off and Gill chased it for a big booming drive away from his body. The ball flew off the outside edge and Marsh took a stunning catch, leaping to his left at gully.

India 6/2 in 2.1 overs

9 inngs
158 balls
104 runs
6 dismissals
Avg 17.33

* Third time in five innings this series Starc has dismissed Jaiswal.

Ouch! Extra bounce from Josh Hazlewood and it hits KL Rahul on the left hand just where the gloves end. Rahul drops his bat immediately and calls for the physio. After some examination by the physio, the Indian opener looks okay to continue.

India 6/1 in 1.1 overs | Australia 445

BIG WICKET! Yashasvi Jaiswal started the Indian innings with a four off Mitchell Starc. But the very next ball, Jaiswal (4) flicks and chips it straight to Mitchell Marsh at short mid-wicket.

What a start for Australia after posting a big first-innings total.

India 4/1 in 0.2 overs

Welcome Back! Players are in the middle now to start the proceedings.

Mitchell Starc with the ball for Australia. Yashasvi Jaiswal onthe strike for India.

Australia 445 all out

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul are getting ready to start the Indian innings. They are near the boundary ropes as the groundstaff give the final touch to the outfield.

A practice shot from Jaiswal's bat almost hit Australian players in their huddle just outside the boundary.

It was another passing shower in Brisbane. The covers are off the field now, and we will have live action soon.

Australia bowlers are already warming up in the middle.

Australia were bowled out for 445 in their first innings on the third day of the third Test against India in Brisbane on Monday. Resuming at their overnight score of 405 for 7, the hosts added 40 more runs before the Indian bowlers wrapped up the innings.

Travis Head was the standout performer for Australia with a brilliant knock of 152, while Steve Smith scored an impressive 101, further solidifying his reputation as one of the most reliable batters in Test cricket. Wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey chipped in with a valuable 70 before becoming the last man to be dismissed.

India’s bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah, showcased their skill and discipline on a pitch offering some assistance to the bowlers. Bumrah was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with exceptional figures of 6 for 76, including key wickets that halted Australia’s momentum.

Soon after Australia's first innings folded, the rain arrived at the Gabba. The covers are firmly on the pitch now. There will be slight delay in the start of the Indian first innings for sure.

OUT! Akash Deep gets his first wicket of the innings, dismissing Alex Carey (70 off 88 balls). So, Australia's innings folded at 445. Carey didn't middle the aerial pull shot and hit it straight to Shubman Gill at deep mid-wicket.

BOWLED! Mohammed Siraj comes into the attack and cleans up Nathan Lyon for 2. The pacer bowls full and straight and it castles the stumps. Australia are nine down now.

Australia 445/9 in 116.3 overs