India Vs Australia 1st Test Day 3 LIVE updates: Indian openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal did a splendid job on the second day of the opening Test match by adding an unbeaten 172 runs for the first wicket. Now both are eyeing to convert their good start into big knocks. As India resume batting on the third day, they will try to extend their 218-run lead. Follow the live cricket scores and updates of IND Vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, here
After 80 overs, the second new ball was taken and Josh Hazlewood was called back into the attack. He started with a byes four runs down the leg. He did the same on the fifth delivery. Earlier, the young duo added 50 runs for the second wicket as India crossed a 300-run lead.
IND - 263/1 (81)
The Indian team was bowled out for 150 runs in the first innings but they have bounced back and have lost just one wicket when the score is past 250 runs. The set batter Yashasvi Jaiswal is leading the attack after his maiden Test ton in Australia. Devdutt Padikkal has also looked good and confident. India have taken a 300-plus lead over the hosts now.
IND - 255/1 (80)
India have crossed the 250-run lead mark and Yashasvi Jaiswal is looking to score quick runs after the completion of his century. Devdutt Padikkal is taking his time though his wagon wheel is an issue. He has scored most of his runs on the off-side, especially near the gully and covers regions. Australian bowlers might attack him on the leg side.
IND - 224/1 (71)
KL Rahul lost his wicket to Mitchell Starc on the last delivery of the 63rd over. A half-volley and Rahul looked to drive but it took a thin edge and Alex Carey made no mistake back there. Before that, the opening duo completed the 200-run partnership. Devdutt Padikkal is the new batter at the crease.
IND - 202/1 (64)
Yashasvi Jaiswal completed his maiden ton on Australian soil in his first game Down Under. He reached the feat by a dashing upper-cut off Josh Hazlewood. There was a hesitation if that was a four or six but the replay showed the ball touching the boundary cushion clearly.
IND - 197/0 (62)
Both batters looked confident as they walked out to bat. Josh Hazlewood opened the bowling attack on the third day and Yashasvi Jaiswal took a single on the first delivery. just two singles from the over.
IND - 174/0 (58)
Wasim Akram and Russell Arnold gave a short but accurate pitch report from the Optus Stadium in Perth. The wicket still has a little bit of grass but it is brown. The cracks are yet to open though it's a hotter day and the players have to give their best to stand tall.
The weather is pleasant and a good Sunday game can be expected in Perth. The sunshine is bright and players would like to enjoy the Australian summer. It will be relatively hotter during the second session. The temperature might go around 33 degrees Celsius.
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India: KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah (c), Mohammed Siraj
Australia: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
The stage is set for a thrilling day of cricket at Optus Stadium in Perth as Indian openers resume their batting on Day 3 of the opening Test match. The live action will start from 07:50 am IST onwards.