India vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd Test Day 2: Mohammed Siraj’s Bail-Switch Works As Marnus Labuschagne Departs

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: First 4 for Head

Right, does the counter-attack start here? Short and wide by Nitish Reddy, Head stands tall and drives it through the covers for 4.

OFF 81/3 (35.3)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Siraj to Head!

The crowd roars to its fullest as Siraj steams in to bowl to Travis Head. Not quite the climax they’d have hoped for, it’s pitched on the leg stump, and Head blocks.

OFF 77/3 (35)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Big appeal! India use DRS

That caught Smith flush on the pads, but is it too high? Siraj looked animated, but umpire gave not out.

And NO! Umpire’s call says hawk-eye, and Smith survives.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Here comes Travis Head

The star of the second Test is now at the crease. Travis Head is out, and Siraj is bowling from the other end. Box office stuff set to take place at The Gabba.

OFF 75/3 (34)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Siraj’s superstition works

Mohammed Siraj and Marnus Labuschagne had that interesting moment of bail-switching not too long ago, and it seems to have done the trick and distracted the Aussie batter. Crucial third wicket for India, after nearly 15 overs.

AUS 75/3 (33.2)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Labuschagne GONE!

Nitish Reddy strikes! Outswinger, Labuschagne gets a heavy edge and Virat Kohli grabs it in the slip cordon! Third wicket for India in the opening session.

AUS 75/3 (33.2)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Bumrah reluctant to dive

Smith plays it through mid-wicket, and Bumrah gives a rather lacklustre chase. Perhaps cautious of any injury. Luckily manages to get the ball away just in front of the boundary rope. Three more.

AUS 75/2 (33.1)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Labuschange v Siraj!

Marnus Labuschagne says a couple of words to Mohammed Siraj but the India pacer remains completely unmoved. A bit of superstition at play too. Siraj comes and switches the bails, and as he walks away, Labuschagne returns the bails to the original order!

OFF 70/2 (32.4)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: India think DRS!

Siraj bothering Smith near the pads again. Rohit Sharma and co. think about a review, but let it go. Wise decision, as replays show the ball was missing the stumps.

OFF 70/2 (32.1)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Close, Siraj!

Brilliant yorker by Siraj and Smith gets a faint inside edge before it crashes onto his pads. Good comeback by Siraj in the over.

AUS 67/2 (31)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Smith picks up more runs

This time the pull shot from Steve Smith. Now that Bumrah and Akash Deep are out of the attack and the ball is moving less, he is slowly bringing out a few shots.

AUS 67/2 (30.2)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: 30 overs done

Australia suffered two early blows, but Smith and Labuschagne are doing well now.

AUS 65/2 (30 overs)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Glorious from Smith

Steve Smith times it sweetly, straight down the groumd. Akash Deep has to give chase, and manages to save the boundary. The Aussies pick up 3.

AUS 65/2 (29.2)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Superb weather in Brisbane

Amid the worry of rain on all five days of the Test, here’s some good news: There are clear skies at The Gabba. The sun is out, and the conditions for batting will only get better here.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Smith and Labuschagne settling in

Labuschagne and Smith are doing a cautious but steady job of settling in. The duo have both faced over 30 balls now, against 4 different Indian pacers. Good signs for Australia.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Bumrah’s staggering numbers

Here are Jasprit Bumrah’s incredible numbers against the Australia openers so far in the series:

Khawaja: Inns 4 | Outs 3 | Avg 5.7

McSweeney: Inns 5 | Outs 4 | Avg 3.0

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Cheap runs

Siraj puts in a bouncer, but that’s way too high for both Steve Smith and wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant. Goes over and away for 5 wides.

OFF 62/2 (27)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Best time for India to bowl?

The overcast conditions from the previous day, coupled with the ball still doing a bit, may mean that this is India’s best opportunity to strike with the ball today. Marnus Labuschagne still looks quite uncomfortable at the crease.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Nitish Reddy from the other end

Both Bumrah and Akash Deep have moved over, as Nitish Kumar Reddy joins Mohammed Siraj in the pace attack. Smith and Labuschagne continue to look uncomfortable.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Sharp stuff by Siraj

Marnus Labuschagne did not look comfortable the entire over, with the ball swinging back in every time he tried to leave. The last ball crashes against his pads, big appeal, but umpire shakes his head.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: First bowling change!

The fiery early morning spell by Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep are done. Here comes Mohammed Siraj now, against a vociferous Australian crowd. Virat Kohli gets into the act, amps up the crowd as well!

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: No Change For India Yet

Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep continue to bowl full steam in the morning sessions. The manner in which they’ve troubled Australian batters has prevented skipper Rohit from making a change. But, for how long?

India vs Australia Live: Bumrah’s Peach To Dismiss Khawaja

Here’s how Jasprit Bumrah got the better of Usman Khawaja…

Jasprit Bumrah looks at his devastating best!

He gets Usman Khawaja early on Day Two. #AUSWIN pic.twitter.com/X7sj8lyIIv

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024

India vs Australia Live: Shaky Steve Smith Just Surviving

Steve Smith hasn’t looked comfortable at all this morning. Be it against Bumrah or Akash Deep, the veteran Australian batter has struggled to read the line and behaviour of the ball well. On the commentary, Harbhajan Singh doesn’t think he would last for long.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Bumrah Strikes Again, India Rejoice

WICKET! For the fourth time in McSweeney’s 3-Test career, Jasprit Bumrah sends him packing. Excellent start for India, all thanks to Bumrah, as he gets the second opener too. Rohit delighted.

India vs Australia Live: Rohit’s Field Placements Under Scanner

The visuals on the broadcast have shown Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma engaging in plenty of conversations regarding field placements. India could’ve had a couple of more catching opportunities if the fielders were placed accordingly. The team just has to prevent newcomer Labuschagne from getting settled in the middle.

India vs Australia Live: Bumrah With A Big Breakthrough

WICKET!!!! Jasprit Bumrah, you beauty. Usman Khawaja once again departs to the Indian talismanic pacer. India have the much-needed breakthrough early on Day 2, and it’s none other than the team’s biggest magician doing the damage.

India vs Australia 3rd Test Live: Bumrah With A Big LBW Shout

Nice shout for LBW by Jasprit Bumrah and other close-in fielders but the umpire is unmoved. Skipper Rohit did consult with wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant but decided to not go for a DRS. Bumrah looking good this morning.

India vs Australia Live: Bumrah’s Intense Chat With Gambhir, Rohit, Morkel

Visuals from this morning suggested that Bumrah had a lengthy chat with captain Rohit, head coach Gautam Gambhir and bowling coach Morne Morkel ahead of the start of the match. India seems to have come up with a strategy. But for now, we’ll have to wait.

India vs Australia 3rd Test, Day 2 Live: We Are Underway!

Akash Deep is the first bowler to begin India’s action with the ball on Day 2. It’s a mix of clouds and the Sun in the sky at the moment. We should get the most of 98.4 overs today, if not all. Akash Deep finishes his first over of the day with one no-ball.

India vs Australia 3rd Test Live: Overcast Conditions Back In Brisbane

According to the ground staff, the covers were removed from the venue at about 6:30 AM (local time) this morning. The wicket did get some sunlight but, at present, the conditions are overcast. However, we are set to have a timely start. Stay tuned for live updates…

India vs Australia 3rd Test Live: Sun Shinning, Play To Begin Shortly

The Sun is shinning at The Gabba and cricket lovers have a lot to rejoice. We could have a bright start this morning. Fingers crossed for the remainder of the day to remain like this.

The Weather is great & the sun is shining at the Gabba. (Vimal Kumar).

– Good news for fans..!!!! pic.twitter.com/4hf8NPuaXL

— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) December 14, 2024

India vs Australia Live: Will Rohit’s Decision To Bowl First Backfire?

The Indian bowlers did struggle for rhythm before the first rain break yesterday but looked better after conditions changed a little. But, there just wasn’t an opportunity to bowl more for Jasprit Bumrah and others. Rohit Sharma’s decision to bowl first also came under the microscope. It would be interesting to see how the bowlers start off today.

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 2 Live: The Sun Is Out

The Sun has started to show its mercy at The Gabba in Brisbane this morning and we could have a timely start if the conditions stay the same. The cloud cover at the venue, however, does scare everyone. But, at least the start of the game could be timely.

The sun’s been an absolute tease this morning, playing hard to get amidst the concerning cloud cover that remains over the Gabba. The forecasts are confusing but things looking good for a timely start to Day 2 #AusvInd pic.twitter.com/BPvmR26jSF

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) December 14, 2024

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 2 Live: We Are In For An Early Start

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Day 2 of the third Test between India and Australia in Brisbane. Though there remains rain threat today as well, the forecast looks a little better than yesterday. Since about 76 overs were lost on Day 1, the match is set to start half an hour early today. We can have the first ball being bowled at 5:20 AM IST. But, only if the weather gods permit.