Magical Stuff From Bumrah, Akash! India Accomplish Mission 'Avoid Follow-On' In Gabba Test

AUS Vs IND, 3rd Test: India have potentially saved themselves from a defeat, as Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep scored an unbeaten 39-run partnership for the 10th wicket. Read below.

Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep have saved the day for team India, as Australia have failed to force the follow-on

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AUS Vs IND, 3rd Test: The Day 4 of the 3rd Test between India and Australia ends in huge drama, as Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep show great fight, with umpires calling for early Stumps due to bad light.

The 10th wicket partnership, which stands unbeaten at 39, has guided India out of their misery, and hence, Australia will now have to bat again in this Test match.

Stumps on Day 4 in Brisbane!

A fighting day with the bat 👏👏#TeamIndia move to 252/9, trail by 193 runs

A gripping Day 5 of Test cricket awaits tomorrow

Scorecard - https://t.co/dcdiT9NAoa#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/QxCJkN3RR8

— BCCI (@BCCI) December 17, 2024

Here's How The Sessions Played Out On Day 4:

• Session 1: 32 overs; 116 runs; 2 wickets
• Session 2: 13.2 overs; 34 runs; 1 wicket
• Session 3: 12.3 overs; 51 runs; 2 wickets

Australia still hold a lead of 193 runs, and if rain continues to play spoilsport, Australia will miss out on an epic victory at the Gabba. Rishabh Pant, Cheteshwar Pujara, Hanuma Vihari, Ajinkya Rahane, and Shubman Gill were amongst the heroes at the venue the last time these two sides met, and this time around, the 2024 Gabba Test of BGT will be remembered for the heroics of Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, and Akash Deep.

Akash Deep Smashes Pat Cummins For A Massive Six

Akash Deep scored a four and six off Pat Cummins' bowling, as these vital runs officially ensured that India are out of trouble. The four on the second delivery took India's deficit below 200, thereby, ensuring the end of risk of being enforced a 'follow-on'.

The right-arm pacer then went on to smash a huge six on the leg-side region, as Indian dugout was full of emotions. An animated Virat Kohli alongside head coach Gautam Gambhir were in extreme delight, as Day 5 now holds a promise of them forcing a draw.

Akash Deep makes sure India avoid the follow-on and then smashes Pat Cummins into the second level!#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/HIu86M7BNW

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 17, 2024