IND vs AUS BGT 2024 3rd Test at Brisbane Session 1 highlights: India 167/6 at lunch, need 79 runs to avoid follow-on

Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy guided India to Lunch in Brisbane, with India needing 79 runs to avoid a follow-on, the score standing at 167/6. 

KL Rahul's courageous effort ended on 84 off 139 balls as he was dismissed by Nathan Lyon, thanks to a spectacular catch by Steve Smith. Despite facing multiple rain interruptions on Day 3 and a brief one in the first session today, Rahul displayed patience and resilience while his teammates struggled. He found a reliable partner in Jadeja, who was batting for the first time in the series. The duo's partnership reached 67 off 115 before Rahul's departure. 

Following a rain delay on Day 4, Rahul capitalized on an early reprieve to reach a half-century, contrasting with the quick fall of his fellow Indian batters in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy's fourth Test.

Australia's Pat Cummins eventually dismissed India's captain, Rohit Sharma, after an initial drop by Steve Smith, leaving India reeling at half their side with a deficit of over 370 runs. Despite the frustration of stop-start play due to rain, Australia capitalized on the limited 33.1 overs on Day 3 at the Gabba to assert their dominance and tilt the match in their favor.

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