The 3rd Test between Australia and India ends in a draw with India on 334/5

[MenInG]

So can India win this match?

Here's the story so far.

 

[Rana]

Recon India can pull off the draw here

 

[Rohan]

Recon India can pull off the draw here

Looks extremely difficult here to survive 90 overs, hope they do. Very big task for Rahane and Pujara, and Jadeja can’t bat

 

[Chrish]

Pitch is showing signs of uneven bounce. Pant is semi-injured, Jadeja has dislocated his thumb. Would be over little bit after lunch .

 

[Devadwal]

Recon India can pull off the draw here

No way . Definatly India will lose the test but when it's debatable . mostly 2nd session if not in 1st.

 

[Rana]

Lol India’s Azhar Ali Rahane

 

[Robert]

Australia win 80% chance
Draw 18%
India win 2%

 

[Rana]

Pant @ 5

 

[Colorblind Genius]

Australia win 80% chance
Draw 18%
India win 2%

From what I noticed yesterday, and I truly liked it, is that India is perhaps not going for a draw as their first choice.

They already know it's most likely a loss, so why not die fighting? They may be going after the Aussie bowlers, and this could be interesting day.

Not a fan of Ravi Shastri but if this is true, and it's in fact his idea, then hats off to him.

 

[Dark_Horse]

Lol India’s Azhar Ali Rahane

At least forgive him(azhar) now, he is not playing. The biggest sin azhar has committed is playing for Pakistan. And his great grandsons will be trolled by the Pakistanis alas!

 

[Slog]

Why is Pant batting ar 5? He’s not solid enough for 5

 

[praveen]

what the hell rahane ? disappointing innings

 

[Rana]

Why is Pant batting ar 5? He’s not solid enough for 5

Don’t think Vihari is padded to bat at 6 either

 

[Ab Fan]

Rahane can't play spin to save his life. What else you expect?

 

[Slog]

Aussie commentators ripping into Paine

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Rahane can't play spin to save his life. What else you expect?

Can't play spin and can't keep against spinners so how will he improve?

 

[Slog]

Rahane can't play spin to save his life. What else you expect?

Sharp catch too tho.

 

[pillionrider]

I'd reccommended Vihari becoming the first person in history to be dropped in the middle of a test match. Looks like they went for it, but also didn't go for it considering Jadeja most likely won't bat.

Anyway, Pant has looked fairly comfortable just defending. With Vihari, it would have been an event every ball with Lyon at least.

 

[BDfanforever]

"He couldn't control himself Rishabh Pant."

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Pant 6 and 4

 

[Ab Fan]

Can they do an AB and Faf of Adelaide 2012?

 

[LegendAli]

Aussie commentators ripping into Paine

for declaring early?

 

[Hitman]

Another boundary for Pant.

 

[Hitman]

Pant going insane at Lyon.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Lol Pant has overtaken Pujara who has been batting here since ages.

 

[Slog]

for declaring early?

Sorry Pant.

 

[Slog]

Pant going insane at Lyon.

The good thing is that target is not insurmountable. So if it becomes a bit achievable Aussies might start bowling defensive lines.

 

[Ab Fan]

The value of a knock is not runs today, but how many deliveries you face IMO.

 

[Hitman]

The good thing is that target is not insurmountable. So if it becomes a bit achievable Aussies might start bowling defensive lines.

Brah, we’re not going to chase it.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

The value of a knock is not runs today, but how many deliveries you face IMO.

How many balls Pant can play here?

 

[Rana]

All 3 results possible at this point

 

[Rohan]

How many balls Pant can play here?

He is playing too risky, but I guess nothing can be change ATM, wish he could play little sensibly.

 

[Rana]

Temporary keeper dropped on 0 by temporary captain. Now he’s on 35 off 51

 

[Slog]

The value of a knock is not runs today, but how many deliveries you face IMO.

Not really. If Pant keeps like this and gets even 70-80 at this speed it means that australia lose the luxury of an insurmountable score. So the Aussies may have to start being a bit defensive and hence less wicket taking deliveries.

Though usually what’s likely to happen is when india loses couple of wickets rest will fall like a pack of cards.

 

[Slog]

He is playing too risky, but I guess nothing can be change ATM, wish he could play little sensibly.

I don’t think he has temperament for that. Cannot forget his stupid shot in WC SF

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

He is playing too risky, but I guess nothing can be change ATM, wish he could play little sensibly.

He is playing positively and giving India a chance. Blocking all day won't serve any purpose.

 

[Slog]

Funny thing is Vihari is specialist batsman and no one is even taking him into consideration

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

Aus just need wkts of
Pujara
Pant
Vihari
Then the tail starts.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Funny thing is Vihari is specialist batsman and no one is even taking him into consideration

This is his last chance. If he can save this match it will be good for his career. Can't expect him to win this match for India.

 

[Hitman]

Funny thing is Vihari is specialist batsman and no one is even taking him into consideration

We’ve seen him enough to realize he is dead wood.

 

[Ab Fan]

Not really. If Pant keeps like this and gets even 70-80 at this speed it means that australia lose the luxury of an insurmountable score. So the Aussies may have to start being a bit defensive and hence less wicket taking deliveries.

Though usually what’s likely to happen is when india loses couple of wickets rest will fall like a pack of cards.

As long as Pant bats, he can play his natural game. After that, they should go for block mode as Vihari also is a naturally defensive batsman.

 

[Slog]

As long as Pant bats, he can play his natural game. After that, they should go for block mode as Vihari also is a naturally defensive batsman.

Yes that should be it basically.

I’ve seen Vihari 4-5 times but I still have no idea what kind of batsman he is.

 

[Bewal Express]

This is a very flat wicket, nothing like Sydney wickets we have have seen at times. Ind have a chance if they keep their nerve

 

[JaDed]

Pant finds it hard crossing 30s 40s.. just like his keeping has issues with focus

 

[JaDed]

This is a very flat wicket, nothing like Sydney wickets we have have seen at times. Ind have a chance if they keep their nerve

Sydney is usually flatter than this.. atleast when India has played

 

[Third Man]

Not much in the pitch to be honest. Even this relatively weak Indian batting can get a draw here if they play it smart.

 

[Hitman]

Back to back sixes for Pant.

 

[Slog]

Lol Pant going crazy. Lyon getting no turn

 

[therealAB]

This guy couldn't keep right

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Well done Pant

 

[JaDed]

I think we should play Pant just as a batsman.. and get a proper keeper

 

[Slog]

How many overs left for the day?

 

[therealAB]

How many overs left for the day?

75

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

This guy couldn't keep right

What are you trying to say?

 

[JaDed]

75

Ah torture!!

 

[Hitman]

Another boundary by Pant. This has been a very good innings so far. Would be even better if he can convert it into a hundred.

 

[JaDed]

Cmon Pant dont...i feel he takes his eyes of ball often.. although its nice to see him rotate the strike he did that in first innings as well

 

[therealAB]

What are you trying to say?

Nothing, just a bot frustrating shen India get Pant's batting but a far, far better keeper keeps

 

[Rana]

Starc bought on to reverse the ball

Instead he bowls everything short and down leg side

 

[wrongun]

Sydney is usually flatter than this.. atleast when India has played

Sydney is the flattest track in Oz when Adelaide is now grassy for D/N cricket. Highet scoring Test venue quite often now so not just for India.

Be aware though that you are watching the 50-60 over old Kookaburra. The same pitch will do more with the new ball.

I still expect 1 wicket to change the complexion.

 

[Slog]

I think we should play Pant just as a batsman.. and get a proper keeper

Nope. Doesn’t have temperament. Here what he’s doing is fine but can’t play like this all the time

 

[Savak]

Lol Australias slow scared shitless batting tactics are biting them in the behind now. Had they batted fearlessly without fearing the Indian bowlers, fielders they should have been able to set a target of 500

 

[Slog]

Ah torture!!

Lol no i asked so we can calculate runs per over required. Under 3.5rpo required

 

[JaDed]

If we remove Pant from keeping, then Pant/Pandya and Gill at top would actually make me feel confident about Indian team than i did with Jhadav/Shankar/Dhoni 3.0

 

[JaDed]

Nope. Doesn’t have temperament. Here what he’s doing is fine but can’t play like this all the time

His innings in second test match was a game changer for us.. here its less of a point though coz its extreme circumstances

 

[Slog]

Another drop!!!

 

[ethan hunt]

Paine keeps dropping pant.
2nd chance grasped

 

[JaDed]

Aussies just watching for cummins nd new ball

 

[therealAB]

Pant getting very lucky here

 

[BDfanforever]

Tim Paine sucks.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

If we remove Pant from keeping, then Pant/Pandya and Gill at top would actually make me feel confident about Indian team than i did with Jhadav/Shankar/Dhoni 3.0

Tests or ODIs?

 

[therealAB]

Why can't we get Saha as a sub keeper?

 

[hb787]

Tim Paine is useless.

 

[JaDed]

tests or odis?

odi...Tests there is no point of Pandya unless he can bowl..

 

[Devadwal]

Where is Rain ?

 

[therealAB]

Starc is just bowling terrible. Get Pat on

 

[JaDed]

Starc is just bowling terrible. Get Pat on

81st over..

 

[ethan hunt]

Starc looks ordinary without reverse swing.

 

[wrongun]

Why can't we get Saha as a sub keeper?

Because Pant isn't injured. It's not a football match.

 

[Hitman]

Cracking shot by Pant for boundary.