India’s Third Test in Australia: Brave Bumrah and Akash’s Struggle

• India’s K.L. Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja contributed to India’s victory over Australia.

• India scored 252 for nine in its unfinished first innings, trailing Australia’s 445.

• India’s number 10 and 11 batters refused to budge, with Akash thumping his chest.

• India’s bowlers, Rahul and Rohit, faced challenges in the rainy conditions.

• Jadeja, the best Indian batter so far in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, drew strength from Rahul and remained the anchor.

• Despite a drizzle, Jadeja and Nitish Kumar remained together, stitching 53 runs for the seventh wicket.

• Mohammed Siraj fell to Starc and Jadeja succumbed to a short-ball trap set by Cummins.

• Despite the loss, Bumrah and Akash had self-belief, preparing for a gripping fifth day.