India vs Australia Live Score, 3rd Test Day 2: Rohit Sharma Drops Travis Head, Big Opportunity Missed for India.
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India vs Australia, Third Test Day 2: After a half-chance, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was unable to remove Travis Head.
Updated by the NDTV Sports Desk Reading on December 15, 2024, at 11:06 AM IST Time frame: One minute
Key Moments of India vs Australia Match.
Dropped Catch: Rohit Sharma tried a diving attempt but was unable to hold onto a catch off Travis Head, costing India a big opportunity. Australia continued to play aggressively before the new ball in the third and final session.
Travis Head’s Century: After smashing his second consecutive century against India on Day 2, Head led Australia to 234/3 at tea. Head and Steve Smith were dominant, with Smith scoring a cool half-century and providing solid support.
India’s Struggle: In the second session, India’s early enthusiasm faded. Jasprit Bumrah had earlier dismissed both Australian openers, and Marnus Labuschagne had struggled against India’s pacers.
Live Updates.India vs australia match
11:07 AM IST
Smith is still unbeaten at 80 after a stunning cover drive that pushed his strike rate above 50. Australia has strong authority.
IST 11:06 a.m.
Jadeja has also revealed two more borders. India’s strategy for the last 10 overs before the new ball is unknown as Smith’s run rate increases and he gets closer to a century.
11:01 AM IST
Rohit Drops Head: During a diving attempt, Rohit Sharma lost a challenging but significant opportunity when the ball slipped through his fingers. Smith ends the over by setting another boundary.
10:57 AM IST
Head continues to dominate by using a clever boundary that travels straight down the ground to propel Reddy’s over.
10:55 a.m. IST
India decides to keep Bumrah and Akash well rested and save their top pacers for the new ball. Following tea, Jadeja and Reddy take charge.
10:53 AM IST
Using the second new ball, which becomes available after 80 overs, is India’s best chance to stop Head and Smith’s carnage.
10:34 AM IST
The action continues after tea. As the crucial session begins, can India score with the new ball?
10:33 AM IST
Rohit Sharma’s haphazard bowling and open field placements against Head made India’s lack of strategy even worse.
IST 10:26 a.m.
Tea Break: Travis Head (103) and Steve Smith (65) are still unbeaten after amassing 130 runs during the session.
10:24 AM IST
It’s interesting to note that Australia has never lost a Test match when Travis Head reaches a century.
10:20 AM IST
Bumrah records his ninth Test century after the head flicks off him.
10:15 AM IST
Australia reaches the 200-run mark when Smith accelerates and pulls Reddy’s delivery for four.
10:12 AM IST
Head moves closer to his century with a brilliant cut shot off Reddy.
10:02 AM IST
Head has scored 80 runs, 10 boundaries, and 100 balls, and his counterattack is still going strong.
9:54 AM IST
Smith reached his well-deserved half-century in 128 balls and now expertly leads Australia’s innings.
IST 9:52 a.m.
Head and Smith complete their 100-run collaboration with a powerful pull shot.
9:47 AM IST
Australia scores 105 runs in the last 30 overs thanks to an incredible performance by Travis Head.
9:40 AM IST
Smith, who is very close to turning fifty, has shown strength and composure in the face of adversity.
Challenges for India:
For a breakthrough, India would depend on the second new ball, which becomes available after 80 overs. But in the second session, Australia was able to control terms due to a lack of discipline, and both Head and Smith took advantage of mishandled deliveries.
As the new ball gets closer, the Indian side will find it challenging to get back into the game, and the last session on Day 2 is anticipated to be very important. Can the pacers move ahead with the new ball, or will Australia continue to attack? Watch out!
