Day 5 of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at the Gabba descended into chaos as Australia launched a desperate bid for an unlikely victory, battling both the clock and the weather.
India had been bowled out for 260 in their first innings, trailing Australia’s 445 by 185 runs. This left the hosts with just two and a half sessions to set a target and bowl India out if they were to force a result.
Australia adopted an aggressive batting strategy, but their plans unraveled quickly against exceptional new-ball spells from Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj.
The duo wreaked havoc, reducing the Aussies to 28/4 in no time, leaving their hopes of a victory hanging by a thread.
Kohli gave advice to Siraj which Rohit opposed but Virat explained him and said it will get us a wicket and next ball Smith got out.
— Ayush (@yush_18) December 18, 2024
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