PremiumIndia vs Australia Day 3 Live Cricket Score, WTC 2023 Final: Australia racked up 469 in their first innings and then reduced India to 151-5 in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at The Oval on Thursday. Their star-studded top order, however, let India down and Australia look on course to claim a decisive first-innings lead after dominating the first two days of the contest. India trail by 318 runs with Ajinkya Rahane batting on 29 and KS Bharat on five at the other end.
India is looking to lift the WTC title at the second attempt after losing to New Zealand in the final of the inaugural edition of the championship. The match is scheduled to be played over five days, from the 7th to the 11th of June, with a backup day available in case of adverse weather conditions.
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Virat Kohli stepped onto the pitch during the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023 final on June 8 when India found themselves in a precarious situation at 30/2. Unfortunately for India, Kohli's innings was cut short, managing to accumulate only 14 runs before being dismissed.
Shortly thereafter, as Ravindra Jadeja and Ajinkya Rahane were diligently working to establish a resilient partnership in an attempt to mount a comeback, the camera momentarily shifted towards the Indian dressing room. It captured a scene where Virat Kohli was engaged in a conversation with Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan and batting coach Vikram Rathour while enjoying a meal. Read More
India is not having the best time at the WTC 2023 Final as it trails by 173 runs on Day 2. After the top order collapsed, Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur provided the team with the required stability and took Team India to a fightable spot. Team India's innings were also filled with umpiring blunders as three decisions were reversed, giving new lives to Indian batters. Read More
At the end of Day 3, Australia scores 123/4 and India now trails by 296 runs.
Mohammad Shami is delivering some beautiful overs and has leaked just 15 runs in 9 overs
In the second innings, some good decisions are visible from skipper Rohit Sharma as he is using the right bowling mixes against strong Australian batters.
Despite Umesh Yadav dropping the catch, Ravindra Jadeja took out Travis Head (18) in the same over
Umesh Yadav has committed the biggest blunder of the match as he dropped Travid Head
Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head are now taking the innings forward and the lead in increased to 277
Rohit Sharma introduced dangerous Siraj against magnificent Head. The contest will be intresting to watch as Travis Head had been lethal in this WTC 2023 Final so far
India breaks a dangerous partnership as Ravindra Jadeja again dismissed dangerous Steve Smith. Australia at 86/3
Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne are dominating Indian bowlers now and have increased their lead to 256 runs.
Australian batters Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne are playing comfortably now with some occasional boundaries.
Ravindra Jadeja comes in for the spin attack, and his battle with Steve Smith is well-known
As Australian batters begin to accumulate some boundaries, the dream of WTC 2023 Final is going away from India. India trails by 224 runs.
After loosing a couple of wickets, Australians are fighting back hard and have smashed some beautiful boundaries in previous few overs. Australia at 45/2
Umesh Yadav bowled a perfect delivery to dismiss Usman Khawaja and India strengthens its chances to make a comeback. Australia at 24/3
Indian bowlers are fighting back hard as Mohammad Shami delivers back to back maiden overs
Mohammad Shami in attack after Tea break
Some moments of relief for Australian batters as with the tea break they can take some time off the fiery Indian pacers
Another blow on Labuschagne's fingers and Mohammad Siraj gives him a faint smile. Australian batters are visibly shaken with Siraj's pace
With some boundaries, Umsan Khawaja eased off some pressure off the Australian shoulders. Australia at 16/1.
Mohammad Shami and Siraj and not letting Australian batters move. On one side Mohammad Siraj's pace is unsettling the batters while on the other side Mohammad Shami is not giving them enough room to move
Mohammad Siraj's intense attack continued and finally he dismissed David Warner. India off to a good start in second innings. Australia at 2/1
Mohammad Siraj bowled a strong, maiden over. Australia at 1/0.
Mohammad Shami is leading India's attack for the second innings.
Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur boosted Indian innings to 296 and India trails by 173 runs on Day 2.
Another great delivery by Cameron Green and Shardul Thakur (51) walked back to pavalion. India at 294/9
Team India's all rounder Shardul Thakur has completed his magnificent 50 under difficult circumstances. The 68th over was another good over for Team India and run rate is increasing. India at 292/8.
Mohammad Shami entered the grounds with some different zeal and smashed back to back boundaries to Scott Boland. India at 282/8
India has saved follow-on, but lost the wickets of Umesh Yadav to Pat Cummins. Currently, India has scored 271/8 in 66 overs and is trailing by 198 runs.
Currently, India has scored 266/7 in 65 overs and is trailing by 203 runs.
Currently, India has scored 265/7 in 64 overs and is trailing by 204 runs.
Currently, India has scored 263/7 in 63 overs and is trailing by 206 runs.
With India looking forward to put some more runs on scoreboard post Lunch, it lost set batter Ajinkya Rahane to Pat Cummins. The catch was taken by Cameron Green. Rahane scored 89 runs in 129 balls with 11 fours and 1 six.
Currently, India has scored 260/6 in 61 overs and is trailing by 209 runs.
Sourav Ganguly was all praise for Rahane at the break. “Ajinkya Rahane has got character and guts, he's not someone who lets it go easily. He is a champion player, and once again he showed it today," he said on Star Sports.
Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur scored brilliantly for the Indian men's cricket team.
While it was no easy task controlling Australia's four-pronged pace attack, both sides broke for lunch with Rahane on 89 off 122, Thakur on 36 off 83, the partnership between the pair is on 108 off 133.
India has scored 260/6 in 60 overs till Lunch and is trailing by 209 runs. On Day 3, Rahane has scored 60 runs, while Shardul Thakur scored 36 important runs. Both the players built a strong partnership and helped India reach closer to the target of 469 runs scored by the Australia in the WTC 2023 finals.
The first session also witnessed Rahane's half-century, Rahane completing 5,000 Test runs, and a partnership of 100 runs between Rahane and Thakur. Meanwhile, Rahane is playing at 89 and looking forward for his 13th Test century.
After completing 5,000 Test runs, Ajinkya Rahane is inching closer to his 13th Test century at the WTC 2023 Finals at the Oval. He is currently batting at 89 and has built a strong partnership with Shardul Thakur who is batting at 36.
Currently, India has scored 260/6 in 60 overs and is trailing by 209 runs.
After losing quick wickets while chasing a magnanimous target of 469 runs, India managed to cross 250 runs on Day 3 of WTC 2023 Finals at the Oval, all thanks to Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur's 100-run partnership.
Currently, India has scored 259/6 in 59 overs and is trailing by 210 runs.
Currently, India has scored 249/6 in 58 overs and is trailing by 220 runs.
Currently, India has scored 244/6 in 57 overs and is trailing by 225 runs.
Currently, India has scored 239/6 in 56 overs and is trailing by 230 runs.
India's Ajinkya Rahane completed his 5,000 runs during the WTC 2023 finals and became the 13th Indian player to do so. He achieved this mark in 141 innings, with 26 half-centuries and 12 centuries.
Currently, India has scored 235/6 in 55 overs and is trailing by 235 runs.
Currently, India has scored 229/6 in 54 overs and is trailing by 240 runs.
Currently, India has scored 223/6 in 53 overs and is trailing by 246 runs.
Currently, India has scored 220/6 in 52 overs and is trailing by 249 runs.
Currently, India has scored 217/6 in 51 overs and is trailing by 252 runs.
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