India started the day at 252 for 9, adding just 8 runs in 24 balls, with Akash Deep (31) and Jasprit Bumrah (10 not out) making important contributions to the final wicket. India’s avoided the follow-on thanks to the tough partnership between Bumrah and Deep, who combined for 47 runs off 78 balls.
Australia had already taken nine Indian wickets and was hoping for an early finish to the contest, so their stubborn stand was important. A heavy edge from Pat Cummins that went beyond the gully defender for four runs was part of Akash Deep’s fearless batting.
The India team briefly celebrated this shot, meaning that they had short succeeded in pushing Australia back.
Deep’s 31 featured a strong block after a brilliant six off Australian captain Pat Cummins. But in the 79th over, Deep got out off Travis Head’s bowling, ultimately ending his fight. After he left, Australia had a 185-run lead and India’s innings was over.
Even though the tailenders had contributed, It was still 193 runs down at the beginning of Australia’s second innings. Josh Hazlewood’s injury forced him to leave the field, seriously hampering Australia’s hopes of winning quickly.
Australia’s pace attack was questioned because of this injury, which left them without important bowlers for the remainder of the game.
The game was changed by India’s strong battle in the closing moments of their opening innings. In addition to saving India from the follow-on, Deep and Bumrah’s resistance gave Australia little time to claim the final ten wickets.
The momentum had been changed by Deep and Bumrah unbroken 39-run partnership, which reduced the pressure on for the remainder of the game.
In order to keep a chance of winning the match, Australia needed to take immediate action in their second innings.
Taking ten more Indian wickets seemed to be getting harder as time was running out and their pace attack was drained. It was therefore still very much in the game, and it was still unclear how the match would turn out.
The game’s closing moments may also be affected by Brisbane’s normally hot and humid weather. Australia’s hopes of winning in the remaining time could be further impacted by any weather-related delays.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, India’s tailenders, specifically Bumrah and Deep, worked hard despite Australia’s commanding first-innings lead. As both teams entered the final session, their efforts had prevented from losing and made the match much more evenly matched.
Australia’s ability to take quick wickets and India’s will to hold on would decide the fate of the match, which was in the balance.
