On Day 5 of the third Test at Brisbane’s Gabba, India staged a remarkable fightback in the second session after rain interruptions, reducing Australia to 17/3 in just 8 overs. India’s pace duo Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep ripped through Australia’s top order, leaving the hosts reeling.
Key Highlights:
- Akash Deep struck with a critical breakthrough, dismissing Nathan McSweeney for 4 runs, caught by Rishabh Pant.
- Jasprit Bumrah, continuing his stellar form, rattled Usman Khawaja’s stumps for 8 runs and removed Marnus Labuschagne cheaply for 1 run, pushing his tally to a record 52 Test wickets in Australia.
- Australia’s lead stands at 202 runs after scoring 445 in the first innings and bundling out India for 260.
Score Summary:
- Australia: 445 & 17/3 (8 overs)
- India: 260 all out
- Day 5 Conditions: Rain-interrupted with 66 overs remaining.
India’s spirited bowling effort has suddenly shifted the momentum of the Test match, keeping their hopes alive for a draw or an improbable win.