India Avoids Follow-On Despite Australian Bowling Prowess

The fourth day of the third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Brisbane's Gabba Stadium concluded with India reaching 252/9 in their first innings, avoiding a follow-on. Starting the day at an overnight score of 51/4, India added 201 runs despite frequent rain interruptions, still trailing Australia by 193 runs.

Key contributions came from KL Rahul (84) and Ravindra Jadeja (77), whose resilient partnership helped India evade the follow-on threat. At stumps, Jasprit Bumrah (10*) and Akash Deep (27*) were unbeaten, adding a valuable 39-run partnership for the final wicket. Akash Deep impressed with a 31-ball knock featuring two fours and a six, while Bumrah struck a six of his own.

India's batting scores: Yashasvi Jaiswal 4, KL Rahul 84, Shubman Gill 1, Virat Kohli 3, Rishabh Pant 9, Rohit Sharma 10, Ravindra Jadeja 77, Nithish Kumar Reddy 16, Mohammed Siraj 1, Jasprit Bumrah 10* and Akash Deep 27*.

Australia’s bowlers dominated, with Pat Cummins claiming four wickets, Mitchell Starc three, and Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon taking one each.