India vs Australia 1st Test LIVE Scorecard: India look to seize control on Day 3.© AFP
IND vs AUS Highlights, 1st Test Day 3: Jasprit Bumrah scalped two wickets as India dominated Australia on Day 3 of the first Test in Perth. At Stumps, Australia’s score read 12/3 with Usman Khawaja (3*) standing unbeaten. Bumrah removed Nathan McSweeney and Marnus Labuschagne while Mohammed Siraj dismissed nightwatchman Pat Cummins. India need seven wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the series, with Australia still needing 522 runs with two full days of play left. Earlier, Virat Kohli hammered a historic century as India declared their innings at 487/6 against Australia on Day 3 of the first Test in Perth. Kohli scored 100* but Yashasvi Jaiswal was the star performer with his magnificent knock of 161. (Scorecard)
Here are the Highlights of India vs Australia 1st Test Match Day 3, Straight from Optus Stadium, Perth
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15:30 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Another milestone for Kohli
Most catches by Indian fielders in Tests
210 – Rahul Dravid
135 – VVS Laxman
116 – Virat Kohli
115 – Sachin Tendulkar
108 – Sunil Gavaskar
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15:24 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Stumps
This marks the end of play on Day 3 of the first Test between India and Australia in Perth. At Stumps, Australia’s score read 12/3with Usman Khawaja standing unbeaten at the crease. The hosts need 522 runs more to win this match. For India, Jasprit Bumrah scalped two wickets while Mohammed Siraj took one. Earlier, Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 161 while Virat Kohli scored 100* as India declared their innings at 487/6.
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15:22 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: OUT
OUT!!! Jasprit Bumrah does it again and this time, he dismisses Marnus Labuschagne for 3. Bumrah outplays Labuschagne with his pace ultimate yorker as he strikes on the pads and the on-field umpire signals LBW out. Third wicket gone for Australia in the chase.
AUS 12/3 (4.2 overs)
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15:13 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: OUT
OUT!!! Mohammed Siraj joins the party and provides India with their second breakthrough as he dismisses Pat Cummins for 2. Cummins gets bamboozled by Siraj’s pace as he tries to go defensive but the ball hits the thick edge and travels straight to Virat Kohli, who then takes a good catch at the first slip. Second wicket gone for Australia.
AUS 9/2 (3.1 overs)
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IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: OUT
OUT!!! WHATTTTT!!!! Jasprit Bumrah delivers in the very first over and this time, young debutant Nathan McSweeney becomes his prey and departs for 0. Bumrah strikes directly onto the pads on McSweeney as the on-field umpire signals LBW out. First wicket gone for Australia in the chase of 534.
AUS 0/1 (0.4 overs)
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15:01 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: We are back
Australia have started their run-chase of 534 against India on Day 3 of the first Test in Perth. Nathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja will be starting the proceedings for Australia in the chase. On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah will be bowling the first over for India. Let’s play!!!
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14:57 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Here’s what Kohli said after the century
“Anushka has been right by my side through thick and thin. She knows everything that goes on behind the scenes. Knows what goes on in the head when you’re not performing well. I’m not a guy who hangs around for the sake of it. I take pride in performing for the country,” said Kohli after his century.
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14:53 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: India declare at 487/6
As soon as Virat Kohli brought up his historic century, India declared their innings at 487/6. Australia now need a total of 534 runs to win the first Test in Perth. For India, Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 161 while Kohli scored 100*. Apart from them, KL Rahul and Nitish Kumar Reddy also scored 77 and 38* runs respectively. For Australia, Nathan Lyon scalped two wickets while Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh, and Pat Cummins took one wicket each.
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14:47 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Kohli hits ton
CENTURY!!! Virat Kohli hits a boundary off Marnus Labuschagne’s delivery and completes his century. It is his 30th century for India in the longest format and he brings it up in 143 balls. With this, Kohli has surpassed Sir Donald Bradman’s record of 29 Test centuries. What a brilliant comeback from King Kohli who roared to form after giving some back-to-back poor performances. Take a bow as the entire crowd of Perth stadium gives a standing ovation to Kohli.
IND 487/6 (134.3 overs)
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IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Reddy troubling
Nitish Reddy is playing ruthless cricket and confidently reaching towards his half-century. In the previous over of Marnus Labuschagne, Reddy hammers a huge six as he concedes 11 runs. Virat Kohli is standing unbeaten at 94 and needs just six runs more to complete his memorable century.
IND 478/6 (133 overs)
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14:33 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: India’s lead go past 500
JUST SPEECHLESS!!! India are time and again proving why are they known as one of the most dangerous sides in the world. In the previous over of Marnus Labuschagne, the duo of Virat Kohli and Nitish Reddy score 11 runs, which include two boundaries from Kohli. With this, India have gone past the 500-run lead. Just brilliant.
IND 459/6 (131 ovbers)
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14:28 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Reddy on fire
WOAH!!!! WHAT A TALENT!!! Nitish Reddy is showcasing his variety of shots and this time, he takes Mitchell Marsh to the cleaners. In his previous over, Reddy hammers three consecutive boundaries as Marsh leaks 15 runs. Terrific batting from Reddy and Virat Kohli as India are just phenomenal.
IND 440/6 (129 overs)
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14:18 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: 10 runs off the over
Nitish Reddy has started delivering from the very beginning. In the previous over of Mitchell Marsh, Reddy unleashes his fury and hammers a huge maximum. Full on middle, he steps across the stumps and whips it powerfully over backward square. In total, Marsh leaks 10 runs as India’s lead keeps on increasing.
IND 422/6 (127 overs)
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14:09 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: OUT
OUT!!! Nathan Lyon does it again and this time, he breaks the mighty partnership between Virat Kohli and Washington Sundar by dismissing the latter for 29. Sundar gets bamboozled by the spin as the ball misses the bat and then rattles up the middle stump. Sixth wicket gone for India as Virat Kohli nears his ton.
IND 410/6 (125.5 overs)
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IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: 7 runs off the over
In the previous over of Mitchell Marsh, the duo of Virat Kohli and Washington Sundar scores seven runs. Sundar is looking in good touch with the bat and stealing runs regularly. India’s lead has gone past the 450-run mark and the visitors now aim to reach 500.
IND 406/5 (125 runs)
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13:43 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: 1 run off the over
Mitchell Starc delivers a brilliant over and controls the flow of runs. In his previous over, he concedes only one run. The duo of Virat Kohli and Washington Sundar are standing solid and taking India ahead in the game. Australia must scalp another wicket, in order to bounce back.
IND 389/5 (121 overs)
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13:21 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Kohli hits 50
FIFTY!!! Virat Kohli takes a triple off Pat Cummins’ delivery and completes his half-century. It is his 32nd half-century for India in the longest format and he brings it up in 94 balls. Brilliant batting from the ‘King’ as the crowd applauds him for his knock. He will now look to convert this fifty into a memorable hundred. Currently, India are leading by 427 runs.
IND 381/5 (116.4 overs)
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IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: 2 runs off the over
Nathan Lyon is delivering as per the expectations. His spin is creating some trouble for the set Indian batters. Virat Kohli and Washington Sundar are cautiously moving ahead against him. In the previous over of Lyon,. the duo scores two runs and aims for boundaries in the upcoming overs.
IND 377/5 (116 overs)
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13:09 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Kohli nears 50
Virat Kohli is inching closer towards his half-century. He is currently standing unbeaten at 45. On the other hand, Washington Sundar is also providing a good support with his powerful shots. The duo is stitching a brilliant partnership as India are comfortably dominating the proceedings.
IND 368/5 (113 overs)
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12:54 (IST)
India vs Australia 1st Test Live: Final Session Begins
We are underway in the final session of the Day 3 of the first Test in Perth. Virat Kohli has his eye set on a much-needed half-century that will do his confidence a lot of good. India should be eyeing a lead of over 500 runs in the second innings. But, can Australia fight back?
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12:35 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Tea
This marks the end of the second session on Day 3 of the first Test between India and Australia in Perth. At Lunch, India’s score read 359/5 with Virat Kohli (40*) and Washington Sundar (14*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Currently, India are leading by 405 runs. In the second session, India lost five wickets but they are still in the commanding position.
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12:25 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: India’s lead go past 400
The partnership between Virat Kohli and Washington Sundar s troubling the Australia bowlers as the duo is taking India ahead confidently. In the previous over of Josh Hazlewood, the duo scores three runs as India’s lead go past the 400-run mark. On the other hand, Kohli is batting at 38 and inching closer towards his half-century.
IND 355/5 (107 overs)
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IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Sundar changes gear
Just like Virat Kohli, Washington Sundar also opens his arms and provides India with the momentum. In the previous over of Travis Head, Sundar hammers a huge maximum as the star Australian leaks seven runs. The partnership between Kohli and Sundar is proving to be important for India.
IND 343/5 (103 overs)
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12:07 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Virat’s six hits a security guard
WOAHHHH!!! That must have been painful!!! Virat Kohli unleashes his fury on Mitchell Starc and hammers a huge maximum in his previous over. Starc delivers a short ball, to which, Virat plays an upper cut it goes all the way. However, the ball hits the security guard on the head and he writhers in pain. Kohli gives a tensed look as the Australian physio rushes to check on the guard.
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11:46 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: OUT
OUT!!! Skipper Pat Cummins joins the party in style as Australia are scalping wickets at regular intervals. This time, Cummins dismisses Dhruv Jurel for 1. Cummins strikes directly onto the pads of Jurel as the on-field umpire signals LBW out. Despite taking the DRS review, the decision comes in the favour of Australia and departs. Fifth wicket gone for India.
IND 321/5 (96.3 overs)
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11:39 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: OUT
OUT!!! Australia are bouncing back into the game as Nathan Lyon joins the party and provides them with a big wicket of Rishabh Pant for 1. Wanting to go for a big hit, Pant fails to judge the delivery properly as Lyon smartly outplays him with his masterclass spin. As Pant misses the ball, wicketkeeper Alex Carey makes no mistake and stumps him out. Fourth wicket gone for India.
IND 320/4 (95.1 overs)
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11:30 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: OUT
OUT!!! And Yashasvi Jaiswal’s masterclass, fiery knock finally comes to an end. Mitchell Marsh has given Australia their most important breakthrough of the day as he dismissed Jaiswal for 161. Back of a length outside off, good amount of width and Jaiswal throws his bat at it, cutting hard but straight to backward point where Steve Smith takes a brilliant catch. Third wicket gone for India.
IND 313/3 (93.5 overs)
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11:21 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Kohli hits 4
WOAHH!!! After assessing the situation for a bit, star batter Virat Kohli finally opens his arms and hammers a stylish boundary off Pat Cummins. Kohli patiently waits and then unleashes his trademark straight down the ground shot and steals a boundary. The entire crowd at the Perth just cheers for Kohli.
IND 305/2 (92.1 overs)
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11:12 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: 7 runs off the over
The duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli continue to stitch a good partnership. In the previous over of Australia skipper Pat Cummins, the duo scores seven runs, which include a terrific boundary from Jaiswal. The India batter plays it awkwardly with his bottom hand coming off. Wicketkeeper Alex Carey gives his level best but fails to grab the catch.
IND 299/2 (91 overs)
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10:57 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Jaiswal’s hits 150
150!!!! Yashasvi Jaiswal takes a single off Mitchell Starc’s delivery and completes his 150 runs. He takes 273 balls to reach the milestone. Terrific batting the youngster as India now lead by 334 runs. The entire crowd at Perth is applauding Jaiswal for his powerful knock as the Indian camp gives him a standing ovation. Australia are completely clueless at this moment.
IND 288/2 (87.5 overs)
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10:41 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: OUT
OUT!!! WOAH!!! Josh Hazlewood strikes on the very first ball of the second session as he dismisses Devdutt Padikkal for 25. Good length ball angled in around off, Padikkal gets forward to defend but the ball straightens and takes the outside edge. Good low catch from Smith to his left at second slip. Second wicket gone for India as star batter Virat Kohli walks in.
IND 275/2 (84.1 overs)
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10:34 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: 2nd session begins
Hello and welcome to the second session on Day 3 of the first Test between India and Australia in Perth. Before going for lunch, India’s score read 275/1 with Yashasvi Jaiswal (141*) and Devdutt Padikkal (25*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Already leading by 321 runs, India will look to continue with their fiery performance and take their score as deep as they can. On the other hand, the likes of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood are eyeing another wicket. Let’s play!!
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10:10 (IST)
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09:54 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Lunch
This marks the end of the first session on Day 3 of the first Test between India and Australia in Perth. At Lunch, India’s score read 275/1 with Yashasvi Jaiswal (141*) and Devdutt Padikkal (25*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Currently, India are leading by 321 runs. In the first session, Jaiswal brought up his fourth Test ton but KL Rahul got dismissed by Mitchell Starc for 77.
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09:47 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: 8 runs off the over
In the previous over of Josh Hazlewood, the duo of Devdutt Padikkal and Yashasvi Jaiswal get eight runs as the star pacer leaks two boundaries from byes. Jaiswal has almost reached the 150-run mark and India are at their dominating best.
IND 263/1 (81 overs)
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09:36 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Jaiswal eyes 150
After hammering his century, Yashasvi Jaiswal is now inching closer towards his 150. He is currently standing unbeaten at 137 as Jaiswal and Devdutt Padikkal complete their 50-run partnership. Australia are looking completely clueless now against the dominating batting line-up of India. Pat Cummins and co are just hoping to remove Jaiswal at the earliest.
IND 255/1 (80 overs)
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09:22 (IST)
AUS vs IND 1st Test Day 3, Live: Cummins’ new strategy
Australia skipper Pat Cummins hands over the ball to batter Marnus Labuschagne. The star batter also bowled two overs on Day 2 and has been called again to bring in some variations. The entire team is giving the level to stop India’s carnage. However, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Devdutt Padikkal continue to hit runs and take India ahead in the game.
IND 245/1 (76 overs)
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09:11 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Unstoppable Jaiswal
After attacking the pacers, Yashasvi Jaiswal is showing his masterclass against the star spinner Nathan Lyon. Australia introduced spin but Jaiswal seems to be unstoppable. In the previous over of Lyon, Jaiswal hits a boundary on the first delivery as the spinner leaks seven runs. Currently, India are leading by 280 runs. Apart from Jaiswal, Padikkal is also frustrating Australia with his steady knock.
IND 234/1 (73 overs)
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09:05 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Jaiswal-Padikkal solid
The duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Devdutt Padikkal is forming a good partnership and creating a lot of trouble for the Australian bowlers. In the previous over of Pat Cummins, the duo scores three runs and keeps the scoreboard moving for India. Australia need to get another wicket at the earliest, in order to bounce back.
IND 223/1 (70 overs)
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08:48 (IST)
India vs Australia 1st Test, Day 3 Live: Jaiswal Powering Up
With a century already under his belt, Yashasvi Jaiswal seems to be itching to up the ante. First against Mitchell Starc, then against Pat Cummins, the southpaw is looking to hit some aggressive shots and shift a gear or two. The following overs could be really interesting.
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