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Updated World Test Championship Points Table: How Does India's Loss vs Australia Impact Its Chances For Final

Australia won the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India in Indore on Friday to become the first team to qualify for the World Test Championship final in June. Ahead of the match, Australia had 66.67 percentage points as they were No. 1 in the table with India following at 64.06 percentage points. Now, after the nine-wicket win against India, the Steve Smith-led side has 68.52 percentage points. The Rohit Sharma-led India still hold the no. 2 spot but with 60.29 percentage points.

Ind vs Aus, 3rd Test: Australia Defeat India By 9 Wickets, Qualify For WTC Final

There was no twist in the tale as Australia turned the tables on India with an emphatic nine-wicket win in the third Test on a track that offered wicked turn and variable bounce, confirming their place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, in Indore Friday. Travis Head (49 not out) and Marnus Labuschagne (28 not out) survived some anxious moments before getting Australia home in 18.5 overs as the match got over in little over two days. Wins in India come rare for the visiting teams and it was no different for Australia, who recorded their first victory on Indian soil in six years.

How Steve Smith Used A 'Loophole' In Cricket Rule Books To Trick India. Ex Star Explains

Australia played a smart trick on the second day of the third Test against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as wicketkeeper Alex Carey could often be seen removing the bails and Steve Smith appeal for stumping. According to former India player Parthiv Patel, this is loophole in the rulebooks which was duly exploited by the Steve Smith-led visitors in Indore. "Did you notice removing the bails and appealing to get catch reviewed too during stumping calls. Isn't this unfair? Thy are saving DRS reviews. What do you think?" a fan asked on Cricbuzz.

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.

"Don't Understand This...": Sunil Gavaskar Fumes Over Ravichandran Ashwin Not Being Brought In By Rohit Sharma Early

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar wasn't too pleased with India skipper Rohit Sharma's decision of of not giving the ball to Ravichandran Ashwin early on in the first session of Day 2, in the ongoing third Test against Australia in Indore. Notably, Ashwin was introduced into the attack minutes before drinks in the first session. With India needing early wickets on Day 2, Gavaskar slammed Rohit for under-utilising Ashwin, and putting more focus on the match-ups.

India vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: India Eye Massive Turnaround As Australia Close In On Win

India vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Australia need 76 runs to win the third Test match against India in Indore. Nathan Lyon took eight wickets on Thursday to give Australia a glimmer of hope of beating India.

"Was Sledging His...": Australia Great Clarifies Comments About Virat Kohli During Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australia great Mark Waugh created quite a stir during the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Nagpur. In that match, Virat Kohli was responsible for two dropped chances. First, the former India skipper gave Australia's star batter Steve Smith a reprieve in the 16th over of the day. On the first ball of that over, Smith went for a drive against a fuller delivery and got a thick outside edge. Stationed at first slip, Kohli stretched his right hand but could not hold on to the ball.

India vs Australia - "Have Been Hit For Most Number Of Sixes...": Nathan Lyon Quips On Why He's Fearless

In search of wickets, most spinners don't mind getting hit for an odd boundary or two but veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon is happier when batters are defending him for long periods of time. Arguably the best off-spinner to have played for Australia, Lyon outfoxed the Indian batters with his guile on way to a potentially match winning eight for 64 on Thursday in the third Test.

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Updated World Test Championship Points Table: How Does India's Loss vs Australia Impact Its Chances For Final

Ind vs Aus, 3rd Test: Australia Defeat India By 9 Wickets, Qualify For WTC Final

How Steve Smith Used A 'Loophole' In Cricket Rule Books To Trick India. Ex Star Explains

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

"Don't Understand This...": Sunil Gavaskar Fumes Over Ravichandran Ashwin Not Being Brought In By Rohit Sharma Early

India vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: India Eye Massive Turnaround As Australia Close In On Win

"Was Sledging His...": Australia Great Clarifies Comments About Virat Kohli During Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India vs Australia - "Have Been Hit For Most Number Of Sixes...": Nathan Lyon Quips On Why He's Fearless