Day 3 of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy The third test in gaba It marked another early departure for a star India Virat Kohli batting adding to the visiting team's woes. Kohli, known for his flexibility and finesse, swung a delivery outside off stump that Alex Carey caught off Josh Hazlewood, registering another low score in the series against Australia.
Virat Kohli falls cheaply
The dismissal came on the second ball of the eighth ball when Hazlewood bowled a full delivery outside off stump, tempting Kohli to drive. The ball moved far enough to catch the outside edge of Kohli's bat, sending him back to the pavilion for just 3 runs off 16 deliveries. This exit sparked discussions about Kohli's form, particularly his struggles against the Australian pace attack in this series.
Hazlewood, who celebrated his ninth dismissal of Kohli in Test cricket, appeared jubilant, acknowledging the significance of eliminating one of the game's greats. This was a pivotal moment as India, already under pressure, were reduced to 22/3. The Indian batting line-up has come under scrutiny, with fans and analysts alike pointing to the need for a more aggressive strategy against the Australian bowlers.
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Josh Hazlewood gets Virat Kohli!
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A strong start for Australia after finishing their first innings on 445
Australia, having scored a massive 445 in their first innings, thanks to centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith, put India under enormous pressure. Alex Carey-batter-wicketkeeper also contributed 70 runs to the team's total.
With the ball, left-arm spinner Mitchell Starc delivered early blows for India before Hazlewood stepped in. Stark was sent for the first time Yashavi Jaiswal Packing for 2 balls then expelling Shopman Jill 1 (3).
The match is considered important not only for the ongoing series but also for India's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) aspirations. With the weather playing a role, providing intermittent rain breaks, the competition at the Gabba has never been so straightforward. However, with Kohli's quick exit, India's hopes of mounting a major response have diminished, putting more responsibility on the remaining batsmen to save the innings.
