3rd Test Day 1 Highlights: Ravindra Jadeja Leads India’s Fightback, Australia 156/4 At Stumps

INDIA vs. AUS Highlights: Australia finished Day 1 of the third Test against India at 156/4, with unbeaten batsmen Peter Handscomb (7) and Cameron Green (6).

3rd Test Day 1 Highlights: Ravindra Jadeja Leads India’s Fightback, Australia 156/4 At Stumps

Highlights from the India-Australia match: Australia finished Day 1 of the third Test against India at 156/4, with unbeaten batsmen Peter Handscomb (7) and Cameron Green (6). Sports Desk at NDTV 04:52 PM IST on March 1, 2023 1 minute of reading
3rd Test Day 1 Highlights: Ravindra Jadeja Leads India’s Fightback, Australia 156/4 At Stumps

India vs. Australia, 3rd Test Match: Australia leads by 47 runs on Day 1 AFP
Day 1 of the 3rd Test between India and Australia Highlights: Australia finished Day 1 of the third Test against India at 156/4, with Peter Handscomb (7) and Cameron Green (6) unbeaten. The visitors lead India by 47 runs at Stumps. Ravindra Jadeja dropped Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, and Travis Head for India. Earlier, Matthew Kuhnemann took his first five-wicket haul in Test cricket as Australia defeated India by 109 runs. The hosts’ top scorer was Virat Kohli (22 runs). India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bat first in the game. Australia is led by Steve Smith in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins.

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Srikar Bharat (w), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj

Australia’s batting order is as follows: Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (c), Peter Handscomb, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (w), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, and Matthew Kuhnemann.

The following are the highlights of the first day of the third Test between India and Australia at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.

March 012023 16:41 (IST)

Stumps Australia finish Day 1 at 156/4, with Peter Handscomb (7) and Cameroon Green (6) standing unbeaten at the crease. The visitors have taken a 47-run lead. Ravindra Jadeja was India’s pick among the bowlers, taking four wickets and allowing 40 runs.

March 012023 16:25 (IST)

3rd Test, IND vs AUS: OUT OUT!!! Ravindra Jadeja exacts his vengeance by dismissing Steve Smith for 26. The ball strikes the edge of the bat and lands safely behind the stumps in the hands of Srikar Bharat. Jadeja takes his fourth wicket.

AUS 146/4 (48.5 overs) (48.5 overs)

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live: FOUR FOUR!!! March 012023 16:22 (IST) Steve Smith continues his annihilation and places yet another limit on Ravindra Jadeja’s delivery. Smith brilliantly whips it through mid-wicket for four runs.

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Live coverage of the third Test between India and Australia.
Steve Smith hits two consecutive boundaries off the bowling of Axar Patel. The first comes after Smith makes good use of a short delivery, smashing it to mid-wicket for a four. The second occurs after he attempts a drive but the ball hits the thick-edge.

AUS 139/3 (47.2 overs) (47.2 overs)

March01202316:13 (IST) (IST)

India loses all three reviews in the third Test against Australia.

Following the failure of their first two DRS appeals, Team India has now lost their third and final DRS review. This time, skipper Rohit Sharma took a risk after Ravindra Jadeja hit Steve Smith on the pads, but the DRS determined that the ball was pitching outside, and India lost the review.

AUS 126/3 (44.3 overs) (44.3 overs)
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test, March 01202316:01 (IST): OUT OUT!!! Ravindra Jadeja strikes once more, this time removing the dangerous Usman Khawaja for 60. As Australia loses their third wicket, Khawaja plays a sweep shot, but Shubman Gill takes a brilliant catch at the boundary line. India has made a significant breakthrough, and the hosts are now eyeing a comeback.

AUS 125/3 (42.3 overs) (42.3 overs)
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live: FOUR FOUR!!! March 012023 15:59 (IST) Axar Patel’s delivery elicits a boundary from Steve Smith. Smith smacks it hard on the off-side, sending the ball past the fielder at the cover and across the boundary line. Australia is brilliantly advancing in the game.

AUS 125/2 (41.5 overs) (41.5 overs)
March 012023 15:44 (IST)
3rd Test, India vs Australia: Australia is in first place.
Australia has surpassed India’s total of 109, with Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith remaining unbeaten at the crease. The visitors are now attempting to lead their team to a massive total. India, on the other hand, is looking for more wickets.

AUS 110/2 (36.3 overs) (36.3 overs)
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test, March 012023 15:24 (IST) LIVE: OUT OUT!!! Ravindra Jadeja dismisses Marnus Labuschagne for 31 runs to give India a breakthrough. The delivery completely confuses Labuschagne as the ball rattles the middle stump. Jadeja bowled brilliantly.

AUS 108/2 (34.3 overs) (34.3 overs)
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test, March 012023 15:21 (IST): Siraj, thank you for taking over.
Mohammed Siraj gives up only two runs in his previous over and brilliantly controls the run flow. Usman Khawaja (52) and Marnus Labuschagne (31) are leading the way for Australia, with the visitors trailing by two runs.

AUS 107/1 (34 overs) (34 overs)
March 012023 15:07 (IST)
3rd Test, India vs Australia: Fifty for Khawaja
Usman Khawaja completes his half-century in 102 balls. On the other hand, Marnus Labuschagne is standing unbeaten at 27. Australia now trails by ten runs.

AUS 99/1 (29.4 overs) (29.4 overs)
March 012023 14:59 (IST) (IST)
FOUR FOUR!!! IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live: Marnus Labuschagne hits a boundary off the bowling of Ravichandran Ashwin. The ball hits the edge, and Labuschagne is fortunate enough to see it cross the boundary line over Kohli’s head.

AUS 95/1 (28 overs) (28 overs)
March 012023 14:49 (IST)
3rd Test, India vs Australia: a) a) a) b) a) c) d
Usman Khawaja is unbeaten at 45, with Marnus Labuschagne at the other end at 21. In his previous over, Ravindra Jadeja conceded only four runs as India attempted to control the flow of runs. The visitors are still 21 runs behind.

AUS 88/1 (25 overs) (25 overs)
March 012023 14:38 (IST)
The third test between India and Australia has begun!
Khawaja has set back-to-back goals. He enters his forties. Khawaja reverse-swept the second one while flicking the first one through the leg side.

AUS: 81/1 (22.3) (22.3)
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test, March 012023 14:20 (IST) Live: Tea on Day 1!
Australia is currently in command of the game. They first bundled out India for a paltry total of 109, and then Tea responded with a 71-run victory. They need 39 more runs to take the lead. Ravindra Jadeja gave India the first breakthrough, but no-balls and the player’s demand for poor reviews hurt India badly in the second session.
March 012023 14:09 (IST) IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live: Australia scores back-to-back fours!
While Usman Khawaja hit the first boundary, Ravindra Jadeja bowled down the leg of the batter and KS Bharat failed to collect the ball behind the stumps.

AUS 69/1 (20.3) March 012023 13:48 (IST)
3rd Test, India vs Australia: Khawaja and Labuschange keep Australia afloat.
So far, Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschange have demonstrated tremendous fighting spirit. Despite several near misses, the pair has survived to add 36 runs for the second wicket. On the surface, this appears to be a fantastic collaboration.

AUS 48/1 (14) 03/03/2023 13:35 (IST)
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live: India lose second review!
Another negative review from India, this time from Ravindra Jadeja! His delivery struck Usman Khawaja’s back pad, and the umpire was unmoved by the appeal. Jadeja convinced Rohit once again and the ball tracker suggested that it would have missed the leg stump by a fair margin.

13:30 March 012023 AUS 38/1 (10) (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test: FOUR on byes!
Usman Khawaja was bowled down the leg side by Ashwin. The ball remained low, and KS Bharat was unable to catch it behind the stumps. The ball races to the fence for a four-point play.

AUS 35/1 (8.4) (8.4)
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test, March 012023 13:27 (IST): India loses a review!
India loses one due to a desperate review. Usman Khawaja was hit by a Ravindra Jadeja delivery. The umpire ruled it out, but Jadeja persuaded skipper Rohit Sharma to go upstairs. The ball was pitched outside the leg stump, according to replays.
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test, March 012023 13:11 (IST): No-ball on Wicket!
Ravindra Jadeja’s performance is dismal. He bowled Marnus Labuschagne, but a no-ball allows the batter to survive. Labuschagne had hit the ball on his stumps, but he was fortunate because Jadeja’s front foot had crossed the line.

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live: WICKET! AUS 15/1 (3) March 012023 13:07 (IST) IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live: WICKET!
Travis Head was caught in front of the stumps by Ravindra Jadeja. The appeal did not persuade the umpire. India, on the other hand, decided to review, and it turned out to be a good one.

AUS 12/1 (1.4) (1.4)
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test, March 012023 13:02 (IST) Live: 2nd innings underway!
Travis Head and Usman Khawaja have made their debuts for Australia.
WICKET! IND vs AUS, 3rd Test, March 012023 12:48 (IST)
The Indian innings comes to an end when Mohammed Siraj is run out. They have been combined for 109 runs.
WICKET! IND vs AUS, 3rd Test, March 012023 12:43 (IST)
Matthew Kuhnemann defeats Umesh Yadav, capping off a fine and valuable knock from the right-handed batter.

March 012023 12:34 IND 108/9 (32.2) (IST)
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: FOUR!
Umesh Yadav strikes again, and this time the ball goes for a four between the deep mid-wicket and long-on fielders.

IND 106/8 (31) (31)
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test, March 012023 12:34 (IST) LIVE: SIX!
Here’s the second six from Umesh Yadav’s willow. He hit a beautiful slog sweep for a six that went over the fine leg fielder.
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live: SIX! March01202312:31 (IST) IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live: SIX!
Umesh Yadav is not one to waste time. He found his zone and tonked it into the stands for a six. On the surface, this appears to be a good tailender strategy.

IND 95/8 (30) (30)
March01202312:23 (IST) (IST)
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live: WICKET!
Ashwin has left! The spinners from Australia continue to dominate India. R Ashwin has been bowled by Matthew Kuhnemann. It was simply another positive review from Australia. The umpire was not persuaded by the appeal, but replays and the snickometer revealed that Ashwin had been caught behind.

IND 88/8 (28.3) (28.3)
March 012023 12:15 (IST) IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live: The second session begins!
The second session has begun! The first ball of the session will be faced by Ravichandran Ashwin. The first over will be bowled by Matthew Kuhnemann. Let’s get started!
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live: Lunch on Day 1! March 012023 11:40 (IST)
This is a fantastic start for Australia in the third Test. The pitch has aided spinners greatly, and Nathan Lyon and Matthew Kuhnemann have exploited it admirably by taking three wickets each. Todd Murphy landed Virat Kohli, the big man.

IND 84/7 (26) 11:27 March 012023 (IST)
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live: WICKET!
India has seven points! Nathan Lyon has dismissed KS Bharat as LBW. Because the umpire was unconvinced by the appeal, Australia decided to go upstairs. It proved to be a wise decision, as the side was awarded the wicket of set batter Bharat.

IND 82/7 (24.5) (24.5)
March 012023 11:19 (IST)
SIX! IND vs AUS 3rd Test LIVE!
Todd Murphy’s ball is fuller, and KS Bharat opts for the aerial route. He executed the pull shot flawlessly, and the ball flew over the deep mid-wicket fence for a six. So far, KS Bharat has delivered an excellent performance.

IND 81/6 (23.2) (23.2)
March 012023 11:16 (IST)
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: FOUR!
A short ball from Nathan Lyon and Axar Patel hit it for a four. The southpaw transferred his body weight on the backfoot to perfecting before driving the ball from the extra cover region for a four.

IND 75/6 (22.5) (22.5)
March 012023 11:11 (IST)
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live: WICKET! Kohli is out!
This is a big-big wicket for Australia! Todd Murphy has got the better of Virat Kohli. The right-handed batter was looking well set at the crease, but he will now have to depart for a score of 22. Australia are back in control of the game.

IND 70/6 (21.4) March 012023 10:54 (IST)
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live: FOUR!
A confident shot from KS Bharat. Nathan Lyon bowled it full and Bharat brought out his slog sweep to hit the ball for a four towards the deep mid-wicket fence.

IND 66/5 (16.4)
March 012023 10:39 (IST)
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live: FOUR!
There is a boundary for India after a long time. A loose ball from Nathan Lyon and Virat Kohli hit it for a four towards fine leg fence. The ball stayed low, but Kohli adjusted himself under the ball beautifully.

IND 51/5 (13) March 012023 10:31 (IST)
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live: WICKET!
Shreyas Iyer is dismissed as played on! He hit the Matthew Kuhnemann on his stumps. India are in deep trouble as they have lost five wickets with only 45 runs on the board. Australia could not have asked for a better start.

IND 45/5 (11.2)
March 012023 10:29 (IST)
IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live: WICKET!
Nathan Lyon strikes again! Ravindra Jadeja is out for 4 runs. India 44/4 in 10.5 overs vs Australia

March 012023 10:18 (IST) IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Live: WICKET!
Nathan Lyon has cleaned up Cheteswar Pujara. It was pitched well outside off, but the ball turned into the batter and stayed low. To be honest, Pujara had no chance to block the route of the ball with his bat. India 36/3 in 8.2 overs vs Australia.