NEW DELHI: Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood once again dismantled India’s top order, leaving the visitors in deep trouble on Day 3 of the third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane on Monday.
India’s innings began poorly after Australia posted a commanding 445, powered by Jasprit Bumrah’s impressive six-wicket haul.
Yashasvi Jaiswal edged Mitchell Starc’s first delivery for four but flicked a half-volley straight to square leg on the next ball, falling for just four. It marked the third time in this series that Starc has dismissed him.
Starc struck again, enticing Shubman Gill into driving at a wide delivery, with Mitchell Marsh taking a sharp catch at gully.
JAISWAL VS LEFT-ARM PACE
Jaiswal’s struggles against left-arm pacers continue to haunt him, with six dismissals in nine Test innings at an average of 17.33.
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He has scored 104 runs off 158 balls, with Starc alone accounting for three dismissals in five innings this series—a clear vulnerability for India’s young opener.
9 innings
158 balls
104 runs
6 dismissals
Avg 17.33
Australia were bowled out for 445 in their first innings on Day 3 of the third Test against India. Resuming at 405/7, the visitors wrapped up the Australian innings by taking the final three wickets for just 40 runs.
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Travis Head was the standout performer with a brilliant 152, while Steve Smith contributed 101, and Alex Carey chipped in with 70 before being the last man out.
Jasprit Bumrah starred with the ball, finishing with impressive figures of 6/76.
The five-match series remains evenly poised at 1-1.