IND vs AUS WTC Final Day 3 Highlights: Green, Labuschagne Solid As Australia Lead India By 296 Runs At Stumps
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Background
The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final has been dominated by the Aussies so far. Despite being in put in to bat first by India skipper Rohit Sharma, Australia managed to post 469 in their first innings, thanks to centuries from Travis Head (163) and Steve Smith (121). In response, the Indian openers had got off to a brisk start. However, their joy was short-lived as Rohit, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara all failed to make a significant contribution with the bat.
Had it not been for the 71 off 100 balls stand between Ravindra Jadeja and Ajinkya Rahane, things would have looked far worse for Team India. But just when India were closing in on ending the day on a bit of a high and ignite hopes of some sort of a comeback in the summit, India's top-scorer of the innings so far, left-haded Jadeja fell to the off spinner Nathan Lyon for 48. India ended Day 2 at 151/5, still trailing by 318 runs with Rahane unbeaten on 29 off 71 and KS Bharat batting on 5 off 14.
Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, Cameron Green and Nathan Lyon have all picked up a wicket each in what has been a disciplined bowling effort by the Aussies. Moreover, the wicket also seems to be changing drastically at the Oval in London and all things suggest it would need a miraculous effort from the Indian middle and lower order to get as close to the total as possible before thinking of a way to save the Test.
Not much batting remain after the current duo with only Shardul Thakur's ability somewhat recognised with the batter. But will he be able to make an impact against this Australian attack in this high-pressure under testing conditions when he is called upon to do so will be the big question. For now, Rahane and Bharat would want to whether the storm in the first hour when play begins on what is Day 3 of the Test match on Friday (June 9).
IND vs AUS WTC Final Day 3 Highlights
After losing quick wickets, Marnus and Green ensure no further setbacks till stumps on Day 3 as Australia extend their lead over India to 296. Australia are pretty much ahead in the game and on their way to secure a maiden WTC Final win. India were disciplined with the ball today but looks like it is too late now. They need a miracle here. India were reeling at at 152/6 when their lower-order batters Rahane and Shardul staged fightback to avoid the follow-on and get close to 300. Australia are clearly the favourites to win this final.
IND vs AUS WTC Final Day 3 LIVE
Jadeja STRIKES for the second time! Caught & Bowled this time to get rid of dangerous Travid Head -- Australia's highest run-getter in their first innings has been dismissed cheaply!! Jadeja has now removed both the centurions (Travid Head and Steven Smith) of the first innings! AUS are 112-4 after 37 overs
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