Australia vs India | 1st Test | Adelaide | Dec 6-10, 2018 | Day 3 Thread

[MenInG]

So this is where we stand:

Australia are 191/7 * (88 ov), trail by 59 runs with 3 wickets remaining in the innings

Travid Head is 61* along with M Starc on 8*

Head now holds the key to how close Australia will end up to India but can India remove him early on Day 3?

 

[Mp812]

Its raining day3 start

 

[Mahee]

i think australia is going to earn a handsome lead here in the first innings

 

[YousafTheBeast]

i think australia is going to earn a handsome lead here in the first innings

Nope, usually when a team comes out to bat the next day, they get out quickly. I expect India to have a lead going into 2nd innings and posting a total of 300+. Australia will be bowled out for less than 150 in second innings.

 

[Mahee]

Nope, usually when a team comes out to bat the next day, they get out quickly. I expect India to have a lead going into 2nd innings and posting a total of 300+. Australia will be bowled out for less than 150 in second innings.

that's not going to happen sir...Australia are beasts at home, they cannot lose this game...they may bowl out India for less than 150 in the 2nd innings and chase down the target easily

 

[Mahee]

8th wicket down and it started raining...lucky australia

 

[Sachin136]

Kohli dancing during the match.

https://video.twimg.com/tweet_video/Dt3BbBMVYAMCMXl.mp4

 

[battler]

Ashwin needs to be brought on to end this.

 

[iHammad]

15 runs lead for India

 

[MMHS]

Not much in it after first innings. But IND posted 250 from 40-4, must be in advantage here. Another 250 should win this game.

 

[Varun]

All out.

It's raining hard, but this is our big chance IMO.

Whenever we come out we need to score 350-400 minimum.

 

[munaf4u]

Batting in overcast conditions is still a worry.

 

[Sachin136]

All out.

It's raining hard, but this is our big chance IMO.

Whenever we come out we need to score 350-400 minimum.

The minimum is like 200. 350 would be ideal.

 

[Oligochaetes]

This might be blessing in disguise for Australian pacers. Perfect conditions to bowl.

 

[Justcrazy]

India ahead in the game. Aussies Batting not likely to chase anything over 200 , 250 runs and India will win this easy

 

[Varun]

1.10pm We may have to wait for a bit before India resume because it's drizzling and the covers are coming on. Wonder if there's now a case for the lunch break to be advanced.

 

[Justcrazy]

Its raining again , but good thing for India is that India have got Aussies all out

 

[Oligochaetes]

Lunch declared

Vijay practising with underarm throwdowns..
Rahul...ran back to pavilion

 

[Swashbuckler]

Outstanding effort by Indian bowlers, our comeback after that horrid 1st session on day 1 has been brilliant. Now up to the batsmen to make amends. Conditions may be overcast but unlike English bowlers the Aussies are hit the deck hard types, so may not exploit the conditions that well.

 

[BaankeJi]

Lunch declared

Vijay practising with underarm throwdowns..
Rahul...ran back to pavilion

Both are practicing what they are most likely to do.

 

[BDfanforever]

Ind gave advantage back to Aus again. They let the tail drag and get back into the game.

 

[rhony]

Ashwin has a great record against left handers. Bumrah and Ishanth have natural deliveries leaving the lefties. Shami apparently has an average of 22 against lefties this year. And...Australia have 4 lefties in top 6 and 6 in 11.

 

[rhony]

Ind gave advantage back to Aus again. They let the tail drag and get back into the game.

Australian tail is not a joke. Cummins can seriously bat, Starc and Lyon can smash the ball around. The way Lyon was batting it looked like the Aussies were gonna take a lead of 40 to 50 atleast

 

[rhony]

Outstanding effort by Indian bowlers, our comeback after that horrid 1st session on day 1 has been brilliant. Now up to the batsmen to make amends. Conditions may be overcast but unlike English bowlers the Aussies are hit the deck hard types, so may not exploit the conditions that well.

Cummins can. Starc can swing it too.

 

[BaankeJi]

When was the last time India took a lead in first innings of a test against Australia in Australia?

 

[Sachin136]

When was the last time India took a lead in first innings of a test against Australia in Australia?

Perth 2008. http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/...ndia-3rd-test-india-tour-of-australia-2007-08

India won that, so let's hope the same happens here.

 

[munaf4u]

Good steady start by openers.

 

[munaf4u]

Rahul playing his shots now.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Lol they have already started sledging. Sour grapes!

 

[Varun]

Looks like the rain that fell has slowed the out field considerably.

4s are becoming 2s and 3s.

 

[Sachin136]

Rahul's playing his shots. A big innings on the cards for him.

 

[Buffet]

Lyon needs to pick some wickets here. It's turning a lot for him as long as he lands in right spot.

 

[ILcricket]

Looks like we can get 300 here .

 

[Varun]

Rahul's playing his shots. A big innings on the cards for him.

He lives on the edge.

If his go to shot is the lofted cover drive against speedsters in Australia he's an idiot.

 

[Oligochaetes]

Wow, No wickets? I didnt expect this... 60-0

Rahul looks like he has been living on the edge, but more time he spends on the crease, the better for him and India.

 

[Justcrazy]

Great start by India here , 60 runs on board without any wicket

 

[ILcricket]

I have always rated Rahul . Let us hope these 2 carry on .

 

[Justcrazy]

Aussies could not capitalize while batting , now paying the price , they should have got at least 100 runs lead here

 

[Justcrazy]

Aussies under pressure here , they need quick wickets

 

[Hitman]

Murali Vijay gone for 18.

 

[Justcrazy]

starc gets Vijay.

 

[Oligochaetes]

:

Vijay nicks Starc

 

[dravidthewall]

Poor shot from vijay..next match prthvi shah come in place of him

 

[Buffet]

Finally. Now 2 more will come soon...

 

[ILcricket]

poor shot , this guy was good at leaving balls outside off once .

 

[Justcrazy]

I think Aussies would not be able to chase more than 250 in fourth innings

 

[Varun]

What a dreadful shot.

 

[ILcricket]

Finally. Now 2 more will come soon...

What do you make of the pitch ?

 

[Sachin136]

Repeat of the first innings for Vijay. If this continues then I don't think he'll be playing after this series.

 

[Varun]

One more wicket before Kohli pounds them...hopefully.

 

[Buffet]

I think Aussies would not be able to chase more than 250 in fourth innings

Well, India has to first put 250 runs.

 

[Joginder_Sharma]

I hope this is the end of Vijay's career ... too many chances wasted in the recent past.

 

[Justcrazy]

Pujara in , full of confidence

 

[Justcrazy]

Well, India has to first put 250 runs.

235 to be exact

India usually bats better second time around.

 

[ILcricket]

Well, India has to first put 250 runs.

i think done deal - 250 .

 

[Oligochaetes]

One more wicket before Kohli pounds them...hopefully.

Kohli has an excellent Australian tour the last time. Law of averages might catch up with him this series

 

[Buffet]

What do you make of the pitch ?

I doubt that Aus can chase 250+ here. It's turning from some spots and a bit uneven bounce.

India just need to not gift wicket and they should win. Lyon can pick wickets quickly here. Vijay was more equipped to deal with Lyon and got out with poor shot. India still in a good position, but 2 quick wickets here will bring Aus back.

 

[Varun]

Kohli has an excellent Australian tour the last time. Law of averages might catch up with him this series

He loves Adelaide! 3 tons on this pitch across 2 tours.

 

[Buffet]

i think done deal - 250 .

Let's see. It may not be easy. Most of runs came from Rahul playing many risky shots so far.

 

[Buffet]

Opps, almost got one...

 

[Justcrazy]

Rahul looking in very good touch.

 

[Buffet]

Lyon needs to bowl in same area. Rahul needs to go quickly otherwise his quick scoring will take the game away.

 

[Justcrazy]

Let's see. It may not be easy. Most of runs came from Rahul playing many risky shots so far.

That is the best way he should be playing. He is not a player who should play defensive cricket.

 

[ILcricket]

73/1 & looking set for 300 .

 

[Justcrazy]

Pujara gets that away

 

[Buffet]

That is the best way he should be playing. He is not a player who should play defensive cricket.

That's true. he should play his shots and I think if he stays for a while Aus will be too far behind in game. Rahul playing reverse is making it hard for Lyon to use that rough.

 

[James]

Wow, India in a great position here. Their match to lose.

 

[Justcrazy]

90 runs lead with 9 wickets in hand.

 

[ILcricket]

Wow, India in a great position here. Their match to lose.

Hosts will need a great spell from 1 of the pacers to come back which looks unlikely at the moment .

 

[Justcrazy]

Aussies need a special spell from someone here .

 

[Buffet]

Lyon needs to have patience here. Wickets will come.

 

[ILcricket]

Lyon needs to have patience here. Wickets will come.

Yes they might but 300 is all we need .

 

[Buffet]

Yes they might but 300 is all we need .

Still 210 runs to get to 300. That's not so easy here.

 

[Buffet]

2 down.................

 

[Buffet]

2 more wicket here and Aus will be in good position.

 

[ILcricket]

weather forecast for day 4 says 10-15% chance of rain .

 

[Buffet]

Before tea 2 more.

 

[ILcricket]

that spot outside right handers off is really making the ball turn very sharply .

 

[ILcricket]

Before tea 2 more.

you are very optimistic

 

[Buffet]

that spot outside right handers off is really making the ball turn very sharply .

3-4 wickets can come quickly from that spot.