Highlights India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 3 SCG: Labuschagne, Smith Put Hosts in Driver’s Seat as Lead Nears 200

Highlights Australia vs India 3rd Test Day 3

Ind Vs Aus, Day 3: With a lead of 197 runs at stumps on day 3, Australia is firmly in command of the SCG Test after India was bowled out for 244. Marnus Labuschagne (47*) and Steve Smith (29*) are on a roll and have ensured the hosts dictate terms from here on in. The Australian pacers were on target on day three as they bundled out India quickly, taking a crucial 94-run lead.

Earlier on day 2, the bowlers rose up to the task once again getting India back in the match by bowling out Australia for 338 on Day 3 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Ravindra Jadeja was the star of the show as he picked up four crucial wickets and effected a stunning runout.

The hosts started the day well as Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne ensured Australia did not lose a wicket in the first hour of play. While Labuschagne fell nine runs shy of what would have been a memorable ton, Smith was back to doing what he does best – that is slam hundreds. Smith (131 off 226 balls) brought up his 27th Test hundred after having failed at Adelaide and Melbourne.

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.

Day three – which is known to be the moving day – would be intriguing as the series is locked at 1-1 and nothing much to choose between the two teams at this point in time.