India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 3: AUS leads by 197 runs
India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 3 Highlights: Australia is leading by 197 runs on 3rd Day. Australia is firmly in command of the SCG Test after India was bowled out for 244.
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Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne guided Australia to a resounding 197-run lead at the end of the third day of the Sydney Test between India and Australia on Saturday.
Marnus Labuschagne (47*) and Steve Smith (29*) are on a roll and have ensured that Aussies dictate terms from here on. The Australian pacers were on target on day three as they bundled out India quickly, taking a crucial 94-run lead.
After starting the day in a healthy position, India were dismantled by Australia within the first two sessions of the day.
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill got India off to a steady start, not allowing the formidable Aussie pace-battery to make inroads with the new ball. While Rohit perished for 26, Gill went on to hit a fifty – falling just after that.
Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane brought in all their experience to battle some nervy moments and ensure India do not lose any more wickets at stumps on Day 2. India trail by 242 runs.
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Owing to Pat Cummins’ pace attack and three unfortunate run-outs, Ajinkya Rahane’s men were reduced from 195/4 to 244-all out.
Australia came out for their second innings with a 94-run lead but lost both of their openers inside ten overs. Post that, Smith (29*) and Labuschagne (47*) held their positions in the middle and helped their team end the day on 103/2.
-PTC News
