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India Vs Australia LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 3: KL Rahul Falls As Yashasvi Jaiswal Completes Ton; IND - 214/1 In 66 Overs

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

Australia's Josh Hazlewood bowls a delivery as India's Yashasvi Jaiswal waits at the non-striker's end on the third day of the first cricket test between Australia and India in Perth. AP Photo/Trevor Collens
Welcome to the live coverage of the third day of the India vs Australia 1st Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 going on at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul put India on frontfoot after Bumrah five-for on the second day. India had been bowled out for just 150 on the opening day but captain Bumrah then picked up a five-wicket haul to help India take a 46-run lead. After that it was Jaiswal and Rahul show in Perth as India's opening duo batted with enormous concentration to take India to 172 without loss, extending the lead to 218 runs. The partnership is giving Australia ominous signs and India would want it to go on. But how far will it go? Follow live scores and updates of the IND Vs AUS 1st Test Day 3 live here.
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India Vs Australia LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 3: KL Rahul Falls

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)

India Vs Australia LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 3: Jaiswal Hits Ton

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)

India Vs Australia LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 3: IND Resume Batting

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)

India Vs Australia LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 3: Pitch Report

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.

India Vs Australia LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 3: Perth's Weather Forecast

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.

India Vs Australia LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 3: Live Streaming Details

The 1st Test match between India and Australia will be telecast live on Star Sports Network (subscription) and DD Sports (for free).

The live streaming of the 1st Test match between India and Australia will be available on the JioStar (Disney+Hotstar) app and website in India.

India Vs Australia LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 3: Playing XIs

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

India Vs Australia LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 3: When Does Action Begin?

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.