India will step into Day 5 of the India vs Australia 3rd Test match aiming for a draw to keep their World Test Championship (WTC) final qualification hopes alive. Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep’s remarkable batting display on Day 4 helped India avoid the follow-on at the Gabba. The duo came together when India needed 33 more runs and stitched an unbeaten 39-run partnership off 52 balls, taking the total to 252/9. Australia will now bat in the second innings. However, with rain in the forecast, the game could be affected by weather interruptions.
Bumrah (10*) and Akash Deep (27*) will resume on the final day, with India trailing by 193 runs. Earlier, KL Rahul (84) and Ravindra Jadeja (77) steadied the innings with key partnerships, while Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon led Australia’s attack. Steve Smith’s brilliant catch dismissed Rahul after an earlier drop.
What time will IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 4 starts?
After adjustments to the schedule on Day 2 to compensate for time lost on Day 1, the third day of the Gabba Test between India and Australia will return to its original timings. Play on Day 5 is set to begin at 5:20 AM IST and 9:50 AM local time. However, rain can further delay the Day 4 start.
Session timing of IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 4?
Day 5 of the Gabba Test between India and Australia will start at 5:20 AM IST, with the first session running until 7:20 AM IST, followed by a lunch break. Play will then resume at 8:00 AM IST and continue until 10:00 AM IST. After a 20-minute tea break, the final session will take place from 10:00 AM IST to 12:50 PM IST. If the scheduled 90 overs are not completed, play may be extended to make up for lost time.
