India vs Australia Live Score Updates, 3rd Test Day 1: Rohit Sharma And Co. Eye Win And Seal World Test Championship Final Berth

01.03.2023 - 05:59 sports.ndtv.com

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Day 1 Live Updates:India will take on Australia in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Wednesday at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore.

Leading 2-0 in a four-match series, Team India will now be playing for a record-extending 16th straight series win at home and a guaranteed spot in the World Test Championship final in June.

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Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head slammed brilliant half centuries to guide Australia to a comfortable ten-wicket win over India in the second ODI encounter in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. Chasing 117, the Aussie opener made short work of the chase as they completed it in just 11 overs. It was an unwanted record for Rohit Sharma and Co as it was the quickest any target was chased against India in ODI cricket. The previous record belonged to New Zealand who chased down 93 in 14.4 overs.

Watch: Steve Smith Pulls Off 'Catch Of The Century', Rohit Sharma's Reaction Goes Viral

Australia stand-in skipper Steve Smith is well known for his fielding in the slip cauldron and he once again proved his mettle with a stunning catch during the second ODI encounter against India on Sunday. Mitchell Starc ended up claiming five wickets to bundle out India for 117 but the talking point was the catch that ended the innings of Hardik Pandya. Pandya ended up getting a thick edge on a delivery from Sean Abbott and it looked like the ball was too far from Smith at the slips. However, the veteran Aussie cricketer pulled off a full length to his right and his superman effort left India skipper Rohit Sharma and other teammates completely stunned at the dressing room.

"We Might Go With...": Rohit Sharma's Massive Hint On Spin Plan At World Cup

Star batter Rohit Sharma resumed his captaincy duty as Australia opted to bowl against India in the second ODI at the KS Raja Reddy Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. India made two changes from the team which edged out Australia in the series opener of Friday, with Rohit and Axar Patel replacing Ishan Kishan and Shardul Thakur. Speaking at the toss, Rohit said that the hosts might lean towards playing three spinners during the upcoming ODI World Cup on home soil.

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 1st ODI: 'Captain' Hardik Pandya Looks To Impress Against Australia

After a 2-1 triumph in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India shift their focus to the 3-match ODI series against Australia that could set the precedent for future. With Rohit Sharma out of the first ODI due to family commitments, Hardik Pandya has been given the responsibility to lead the team.

"Test Cricket Is Hard-Fought": Rohit Sharma's Honest Verdict On India's Performance In Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Following his side's series win over Australia, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma remarked that the series was "fantastic" and different players contributed to the team's win by taking responsibility to bail the side out of difficult situations. Half-centuries from Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne helped Australia draw the fourth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. "It was a fantastic series. Right from the word go, how exciting it was. A lot of the players are playing this for the first time. We do understand the importance of this series and the opposition. A lot of hard work has gone into this. At different times we have come up with answers. We knew how important it was to start the series. The Delhi Test, I am very proud of. We were behind in the game. At Indore, we were put under pressure and lost the game. Different players put their hands up. A lot of guys took up the responsibility and bailed us out," said Rohit in a post-match presentation.

India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 3 Live Updates: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill Eye Solid Opening Stand Against Australia

IND vs AUS, 4th Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will look to convert India's start into a solid one on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth and final Test match against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. On Friday, India made sure that they end Day 2 without losing a wicket after skittling out Australia for 480 in the first innings of the game. India were 36 for 0 at stumps, trailing Australia by 446 runs, with Gill and Rohit batting unbeaten on 18 and 17, respectively. Earlier, Usman Khawaja slammed a brilliant 180 while Cameron Green scored his maiden Test century as Australia posted a total of 480. Ravichandran Ashwin (6 for 91) was the most successful bowler for India as he picked up five wickets on the second day. (LIVE SCORECARD)