3rd Test Match between India and Australia ended in Draw
The third Test between India and Australia at Brisbane concluded in a draw due to relentless rain, leaving the five-match series tied at 1-1. On the final day, India was all out for 260, trailing Australia by 185 runs after their first innings of 445. Despite the challenging conditions, India managed to dismiss seven Australian batsmen before the hosts declared at 89 runs. This left India with a target of 275 runs to chase.
As play resumed, India reached 8 runs without loss, with YashasviJaiswal and KL Rahul each contributing four runs. However, further play was halted by rain, preventing any chance of a result. The match showcased India’s resilience, particularly from their lower order, which helped avoid a follow-on. JaspritBumrah and Akash Deep formed a crucial partnership that frustrated Australia on Day 4.
Looking ahead, both teams will prepare for the upcoming Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, where they will aim to take the lead in the series. The draw maintains the competitive spirit of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with both sides eager to capitalize on their strengths in the next encounter.