India vs Australia LIVE Score, 1st Test, Day 3: Virat Kohli, Nitish Reddy Breathe Fire As India Shift Gear

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Reddy on fire

WOAH!!!! WHAT A TALENT!!! Nitish Reddy is showcasing his variety of shots and this time, he takes Mitchell Marsh to the cleaners. In his previous over, Reddy hammers three consecutive boundaries as Marsh leaks 15 runs. Terrific batting from Reddy and Virat Kohli as India are just phenomenal. 

IND 440/6 (129 overs)

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: 10 runs off the over

Nitish Reddy has started delivering from the very beginning. In the previous over of Mitchell Marsh, Reddy unleashes his fury and hammers a huge maximum. Full on middle, he steps across the stumps and whips it powerfully over backward square. In total, Marsh leaks 10 runs as India’s lead keeps on increasing. 

IND 422/6 (127 overs)

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: OUT

OUT!!! Nathan Lyon does it again and this time, he breaks the mighty partnership between Virat Kohli and Washington Sundar by dismissing the latter for 29. Sundar gets bamboozled by the spin as the ball misses the bat and then rattles up the middle stump. Sixth wicket gone for India as Virat Kohli nears his ton. 

IND 410/6 (125.5 overs)

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: 7 runs off the over

In the previous over of Mitchell Marsh, the duo of Virat Kohli and Washington Sundar scores seven runs. Sundar is looking in good touch with the bat and stealing runs regularly. India’s lead has gone past the 450-run mark and the visitors now aim to reach 500. 

IND 406/5 (125 runs)

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: 1 run off the over

Mitchell Starc delivers a brilliant over and controls the flow of runs. In his previous over, he concedes only one run. The duo of Virat Kohli and Washington Sundar are standing solid and taking India ahead in the game. Australia must scalp another wicket, in order to bounce back. 

IND 389/5 (121 overs)

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Kohli hits 50

FIFTY!!! Virat Kohli takes a triple off Pat Cummins’ delivery and completes his half-century. It is his 32nd half-century for India in the longest format and he brings it up in 94 balls. Brilliant batting from the ‘King’ as the crowd applauds him for his knock. He will now look to convert this fifty into a memorable hundred. Currently, India are leading by 427 runs. 

IND 381/5 (116.4 overs)

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: 2 runs off the over

Nathan Lyon is delivering as per the expectations. His spin is creating some trouble for the set Indian batters. Virat Kohli and Washington Sundar are cautiously moving ahead against him. In the previous over of Lyon,. the duo scores two runs and aims for boundaries in the upcoming overs. 

IND 377/5 (116 overs)

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Kohli nears 50

Virat Kohli is inching closer towards his half-century. He is currently standing unbeaten at 45. On the other hand, Washington Sundar is also providing a good support with his powerful shots. The duo is stitching a brilliant partnership as India are comfortably dominating the proceedings. 

IND 368/5 (113 overs)

India vs Australia 1st Test Live: Final Session Begins

We are underway in the final session of the Day 3 of the first Test in Perth. Virat Kohli has his eye set on a much-needed half-century that will do his confidence a lot of good. India should be eyeing a lead of over 500 runs in the second innings. But, can Australia fight back?

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Tea

This marks the end of the second session on Day 3 of the first Test between India and Australia in Perth. At Lunch, India’s score read 359/5 with Virat Kohli (40*) and Washington Sundar (14*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Currently, India are leading by 405 runs. In the second session, India lost five wickets but they are still in the commanding position.

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: India’s lead go past 400

The partnership between Virat Kohli and Washington Sundar s troubling the Australia bowlers as the duo is taking India ahead confidently. In the previous over of Josh Hazlewood, the duo scores three runs as India’s lead go past the 400-run mark. On the other hand, Kohli is batting at 38 and inching closer towards his half-century. 

IND 355/5 (107 overs)

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Sundar changes gear

Just like Virat Kohli, Washington Sundar also opens his arms and provides India with the momentum. In the previous over of Travis Head, Sundar hammers a huge maximum as the star Australian leaks seven runs. The partnership between Kohli and Sundar is proving to be important for India. 

IND 343/5 (103 overs)

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Virat’s six hits a security guard

WOAHHHH!!! That must have been painful!!! Virat Kohli unleashes his fury on Mitchell Starc and hammers a huge maximum in his previous over. Starc delivers a short ball, to which, Virat plays an upper cut it goes all the way. However, the ball hits the security guard on the head and he writhers in pain. Kohli gives a tensed look as the Australian physio rushes to check on the guard. 

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: OUT

OUT!!! Skipper Pat Cummins joins the party in style as Australia are scalping wickets at regular intervals. This time, Cummins dismisses Dhruv Jurel for 1. Cummins strikes directly onto the pads of Jurel as the on-field umpire signals LBW out. Despite taking the DRS review, the decision comes in the favour of Australia and departs. Fifth wicket gone for India. 

IND 321/5 (96.3 overs)

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: OUT

OUT!!! Australia are bouncing back into the game as Nathan Lyon joins the party and provides them with a big wicket of Rishabh Pant for 1. Wanting to go for a big hit, Pant fails to judge the delivery properly as Lyon smartly outplays him with his masterclass spin. As Pant misses the ball, wicketkeeper Alex Carey makes no mistake and stumps him out. Fourth wicket gone for India. 

IND 320/4 (95.1 overs)

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: OUT

OUT!!! And Yashasvi Jaiswal’s masterclass, fiery knock finally comes to an end. Mitchell Marsh has given Australia their most important breakthrough of the day as he dismissed Jaiswal for 161. Back of a length outside off, good amount of width and Jaiswal throws his bat at it, cutting hard but straight to backward point where Steve Smith takes a brilliant catch. Third wicket gone for India. 

IND 313/3 (93.5 overs)

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Kohli hits 4

WOAHH!!! After assessing the situation for a bit, star batter Virat Kohli finally opens his arms and hammers a stylish boundary off Pat Cummins. Kohli patiently waits and then unleashes his trademark straight down the ground shot and steals a boundary. The entire crowd at the Perth just cheers for Kohli. 

IND 305/2 (92.1 overs)

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: 7 runs off the over

The duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli continue to stitch a good partnership. In the previous over of Australia skipper Pat Cummins, the duo scores seven runs, which include a terrific boundary from Jaiswal. The India batter plays it awkwardly with his bottom hand coming off. Wicketkeeper Alex Carey gives his level best but fails to grab the catch. 

IND 299/2 (91 overs)

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Jaiswal’s hits 150

150!!!! Yashasvi Jaiswal takes a single off Mitchell Starc’s delivery and completes his 150 runs. He takes 273 balls to reach the milestone. Terrific batting the youngster as India now lead by 334 runs. The entire crowd at Perth is applauding Jaiswal for his powerful knock as the Indian camp gives him a standing ovation. Australia are completely clueless at this moment. 

IND 288/2 (87.5 overs)

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: OUT

OUT!!! WOAH!!! Josh Hazlewood strikes on the very first ball of the second session as he dismisses Devdutt Padikkal for 25. Good length ball angled in around off, Padikkal gets forward to defend but the ball straightens and takes the outside edge. Good low catch from Smith to his left at second slip. Second wicket gone for India as star batter Virat Kohli walks in. 

IND 275/2 (84.1 overs)

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: 2nd session begins

Hello and welcome to the second session on Day 3 of the first Test between India and Australia in Perth. Before going for lunch, India’s score read 275/1 with Yashasvi Jaiswal (141*) and Devdutt Padikkal (25*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Already leading by 321 runs, India will look to continue with their fiery performance and take their score as deep as they can. On the other hand, the likes of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood are eyeing another wicket. Let’s play!! 

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Lunch

This marks the end of the first session on Day 3 of the first Test between India and Australia in Perth. At Lunch, India’s score read 275/1 with Yashasvi Jaiswal (141*) and Devdutt Padikkal (25*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Currently, India are leading by 321 runs. In the first session, Jaiswal brought up his fourth Test ton but KL Rahul got dismissed by Mitchell Starc for 77. 

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: 8 runs off the over

In the previous over of Josh Hazlewood, the duo of Devdutt Padikkal and Yashasvi Jaiswal get eight runs as the star pacer leaks two boundaries from byes. Jaiswal has almost reached the 150-run mark and India are at their dominating best.

IND 263/1 (81 overs)

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Jaiswal eyes 150

After hammering his century, Yashasvi Jaiswal is now inching closer towards his 150. He is currently standing unbeaten at 137 as Jaiswal and Devdutt Padikkal complete their 50-run partnership. Australia are looking completely clueless now against the dominating batting line-up of India. Pat Cummins and co are just hoping to remove Jaiswal at the earliest. 

IND 255/1 (80 overs)

AUS vs IND 1st Test Day 3, Live: Cummins’ new strategy

Australia skipper Pat Cummins hands over the ball to batter Marnus Labuschagne. The star batter also bowled two overs on Day 2 and has been called again to bring in some variations. The entire team is giving the level to stop India’s carnage. However, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Devdutt Padikkal continue to hit runs and take India ahead in the game. 

IND 245/1 (76 overs)

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Unstoppable Jaiswal

After attacking the pacers, Yashasvi Jaiswal is showing his masterclass against the star spinner Nathan Lyon. Australia introduced spin but Jaiswal seems to be unstoppable. In the previous over of Lyon, Jaiswal hits a boundary on the first delivery as the spinner leaks seven runs. Currently, India are leading by 280 runs. Apart from Jaiswal, Padikkal is also frustrating Australia with his steady knock. 

IND 234/1 (73 overs)

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Jaiswal-Padikkal solid

The duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Devdutt Padikkal is forming a good partnership and creating a lot of trouble for the Australian bowlers. In the previous over of Pat Cummins, the duo scores three runs and keeps the scoreboard moving for India. Australia need to get another wicket at the earliest, in order to bounce back. 

IND 223/1 (70 overs)

India vs Australia 1st Test, Day 3 Live: Jaiswal Powering Up

With a century already under his belt, Yashasvi Jaiswal seems to be itching to up the ante. First against Mitchell Starc, then against Pat Cummins, the southpaw is looking to hit some aggressive shots and shift a gear or two. The following overs could be really interesting. 

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3 Live: Cracks Opening Up At Perth

It’s still the start of Day 3 but cracks seem to be opening up on the Perth pitch. While pacers have dominated the Test so far, spinners could start to sense they can do something on this surface soon. 

Pitch report time…@copes9 looks at the changes and a couple of cracks possibly widening #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/JsWGmfbwqD

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IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: 10 runs off the over

Despite losing the wicket of KL Rahul, India’s momentum is still intact. The fiery Yashasvi Jaiswal has been joined by Devdutt Padikkal at the crease and the duo is forming a partnership. In the previous over of Mitchell Starc, the duo scores 10 runs, which include a boundary from Jaiswal. 

IND 212/1 (65 overs)

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: OUT

OUT!!!! OHHHH!!! What a sad moment for KL Rahul as he misses out on his coveted century. Mitchell Starc has finally provided Australia with their first wicket as he dismisses KL Rahul for 77. Starc finally manages to target Rahul’s outside edge as the ball hits the bat and wicketkeeper Alex Carey takes a comfortable catch behind the stumps. The 201-run partnership between Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal has finally come to an end as the entire crowd gives an applause to the Indian batter. 

IND 201/1 (63 overs)

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Jaiswal joins the elite list

Most Test hundreds before turning 23 (India)

8 – Sachin Tendulkar

5 – Ravi Shastri

4 – Sunil Gavaskar

4 – Vinod Kambli

4 – Yashasvi Jaiswal

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Jaiswal hits ton

CENTURY!!! Yashasvi Jaiswal hits a massive six off Josh Hazlewood’s delivery and brings up his century in style. It is his fourth Test century for India and maiden on the Australian soil and he brings it up in 205 balls. Jaiswal shows his fearless approach and hammers a maximum to reach his century. What a brilliant opening partnership as KL Rahul is also inching closer towards his ton. India are comfortably dominating the show. 

IND 197/0 (61.5 overs)

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: 4 runs off the over

Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc are giving their sweat and blood for Australia to stop the carnage created by the Indian openers. In his previous over, Hazelwood leaks only four runs as Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul continue with their fiery partnership. 

IND 189/0 (60 overs)

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Jaiswal nears ton

After KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal also hammers a boundary in the same over of Mitchell Starc. The Australian pacer concedes 11 runs as India continue to dominate. With this, Jaiswal has reached 95 runs and is just five runs away from his maiden Test ton on Australian soil. 

IND 185/0 (59 overs)

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Rahul’s fearless approach

Both KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal are playing a brilliant game. However, Rahul leaves everyone stunned with his fiery boundary off Mitchell Starc. The Aussie delivers a full ball, to which, gets forward and simply caresses it through the covers. The Timing of the shot leaves the commentators in disbelief. What a shot!!!

IND 178/0 (58.1 overs)

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: We are underway

The play on Day 3 of the first Test between India and Australia in Perth begins. For India, Yashasvi Jaiswal (90*) and KL Rahul (62*) will be resuming the proceedings from 172/0 as both the batters are eyeing their tons. The visitors currently lead by 218 runs. On the other hand, Josh Hazlewood will be bowling the first over of the day for Australia. The hosts aim to scalp a wicket at the earliest, in order to gain an upper hand in the game. Let’s play!

IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 3, Live: Pitch report

“It’s supposed to be hotter today which will help bake this pitch down further. A lot of grass visible yet. It looks clumsy but also a lot of rough is appearing. What’s really concerning though are the cracks. With the heat, they will widen and become tougher to bat on. As a bowler when I look at the pitch, there’s still a lot of grass, although it’s browner. I doubt the cracks will open up today, because of the grass. Maybe tomorrow, Overall, it was impressive batting. It’s not an easy wicket to bat on. They made it look easy.”

AUS vs IND 1st Test Day 3, Live: Bumrah’s masterclass

India stand-in skipper and star pacer Jasprit Bumrah once again stood on everyone’s expectations as he registered his 11th five-wicket haul in Test cricket. He has been in a phenomenal form and will look to deliver a similar performance in the fourth innings as well.