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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)

Watch: Virat Kohli's Reaction Sums Up India's Magical DRS To Get Rid Of Usman Khawaja

Registering his name in the history books, Usman Khawaja created a mountain of runs as he hit 180 runs in the first innings of the 4th Test against India in Ahmedabad. The Australian batter frustrated Indian bowers for as many as 5 sessions before Axar Patel finally got the better of him. But, it wasn't all straightforward as the hosts had to make use of the DRS to get rid of Khawaja as the line-umpire's decision on the LBW appeal was in the favour of the Australian batter.

Green falls after hundred, Khawaja drives Australia to 409-7

AHMEDABAD, India :Cameron Green fell after smashing his maiden test hundred but Usman Khawaja's unbeaten 180 powered Australia to a series-high total of 409 for seven wickets on day two of the fourth and final test against India on Friday.

India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 2 Live Updates: India Aim To End Usman Khawaja, Australia Dominance

India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 2 Live Score Updates:Usman Khawaja will resume at the score of 104, while his partner Cameron Green will resume at the score of 49 on the second day of Australia's ongoing fourth Test against India in Ahmedabad. The vistors had posted 255 for 4 at stumps on Thursday. After opting to bat first, Australia lost a total of four wickets on the day but Khawaja -- who brought up his 14th Test ton and first on Indian soil -- kept the guests going. Meanwhile, Cameron Green also helped Australia end the day on a high. For India, Mohammed Shami scalped two wickets, while Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja scalped one wicket each. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Unchanged Australia elect to bat in Ahmedabad finale

AHMEDABAD, India : Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith won the toss and elected to bat as the tourists fielded an unchanged side in the fourth and final test against India in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

"Ridiculous. If They Have Any Sense...": Sunil Gavaskar's Scathing Attack On Australia Selectors

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has slammed the Australian selectors for their decision making while picking the team for the first two Tests against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While the Australian team has been targetted by former players and experts, following the defeats in the first two Tests, Gavaskar feels that the selectors should take the blame for picking up injured players in the squad. Australia trail India 1-2 in the four-match series, having won the third Test in Indore by 9 wickets.

Watch: Ravichandran Ashwin's Terrific Ball Bamboozles Usman Khawaja, With Assist From KS Bharat In Third Test

With Australia needing just 76 on the third day of the third Test against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the hosts needed and early breakthrough. Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin provided just that on the second ball of the day as he got Usman Khawaja. Ashwin bowled a fuller delivery close to the off stump. Khawaja, who came forward to defend, got a faint outside edge. The Indians appealed in unison and the umpire gave out. Though Khawaja went for the review the decision was unchanged as there was a spike on UltraEdge.

Can India Win Against Australia In Indore Test? Umesh Yadav Has A Straight Answer

Australia need only 76 runs to complete a memorable Test win in India but the wicked nature of the pitch has kept the home team pacer Umesh Yadav hopeful going into day three. Fourteen wickets fell on the opening day while 16 batters got out on Thursday. The pitch is offering plenty of turn and uneven bounce has also made the batters' job harder. Nathan Lyon ran through the Indian batting on day two to end with an eight-wicket haul and put his team within touching distance of a rare win in India. Umesh acknowledged that his team has not put enough runs on the board but it still has an outside chance.

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

Watch: Virat Kohli's Reaction Sums Up India's Magical DRS To Get Rid Of Usman Khawaja

Green falls after hundred, Khawaja drives Australia to 409-7

India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 2 Live Updates: India Aim To End Usman Khawaja, Australia Dominance

Unchanged Australia elect to bat in Ahmedabad finale

"Ridiculous. If They Have Any Sense...": Sunil Gavaskar's Scathing Attack On Australia Selectors

Watch: Ravichandran Ashwin's Terrific Ball Bamboozles Usman Khawaja, With Assist From KS Bharat In Third Test

Can India Win Against Australia In Indore Test? Umesh Yadav Has A Straight Answer