IND VS AUS 3rd Test, Day 3 Highlights: Australia win by 9 wickets, qualify for WTC final

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That concludes our coverage of the third Test between India and Australia, with the action now shifting west to Ahmedabad for the final showdown of the series from 9 to 13 March. This series has been a thrilling battle between two of the world's top cricketing nations, and the fourth Test promises to be an exciting conclusion to the series.

IND VS AUS 3rd Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: Australia wins

Marnus sealed the deal with a winning run, propelling Australia to a nine-wicket victory over India and keeping their hopes alive in the series. This triumph also secured Australia's spot in the World Test Championship final.

AUS 78/1 (18.5)

Marnus Labuschagne 28(58)

Travis Head 49(53)

Last wicket Usman Khawaja 0(2)

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Just a few formalities remain in the game now as Australia is just seven runs away from claiming victory in the Test and securing its place in the final of the World Test Championship. 

AUS 69/1 (18)

Marnus Labuschagne 24(55)

Travis Head 44(51)

Last wicket Usman Khawaja 0(2)

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India has been unable to stem the tide of runs in the last few overs. Both Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne have begun to play their shots with abandon, propelling Australia past the fifty-run mark in the fifteenth over.

AUS 56/1 (15)

Marnus Labuschagne 19(47)

Travis Head 36(41)

Last wicket Usman Khawaja 0(2)

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Travis Head launched an assault on Ashwin, smashing two boundaries in quick succession. He stepped out to take a four over mid-on, followed by a powerful six over long-on, racking up a total of 13 runs off the over.

AUS 26/1 (11)

Marnus Labuschagne 7(36)

Travis Head 18(28)

Last wicket Usman Khawaja 0(2)

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Labuschagne has looked impressive with his front-foot defense against both Ashwin and Jadeja. On the back foot, he notably missed a ball from Jadeja that turned sharply away. He managed to score a single off Jadeja's fourth over.

AUS 11/1 (8)

Marnus Labuschagne 6(25)

Travis Head 4(21)

Last wicket Usman Khawaja 0(2)

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Labuschagne and Head must see out the next few overs in order to settle in at the crease and regain control of the pursuit. 

AUS 7/1 (4)

Marnus Labuschagne 5(12)

Travis Head 2(10)

Last wicket Usman Khawaja 0(2)

IND VS AUS 3rd Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: Wicket!

Only the second ball and Ashwin strikes for India - what a fantastic start to the day! India is ready to take on the challenge and make their mark!

AUS 0/1 (1)

Marnus Labuschagne 0(4)

Travis Head 0(0)

Last wicket Usman Khawaja 0(2)

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The lowest target ever defended in Test cricket is 85, which was achieved by Australia in 1882 against England in a one-off Test at The Oval. The Aussies managed to restrict England to a mere 77 runs, making it one of the most remarkable defensive performances in the history of the game. 

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Australia need 76 runs to win on Day 3, which would be a relatively straightforward task on most other tracks, but the Indian spinners will ensure that it is not a cakewalk for the opposition. We can see both Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja leading the attack with their formidable spin bowling.

“I know it is not enough but still there is a chance (to win),” Pujara said. 

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During India's second innings on day two, skipper Rohit Sharma was caught on camera in an animated state, seemingly displeased with his batters' approach in the middle as he conversed with Ishan Kishan in the dressing room. From Rohit's gestures, it appeared that he was not content with the conservative approach of the batters and sent Kishan to deliver the message in the middle during the break.

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On the second day of play, Cameron Green and Peter Handscomb adopted a measured approach, adding 30 runs to the overnight score of 156/4 in the first hour. However, Ravichandran Ashwin struck first, dismissing Handscomb, and Umesh Yadav's impressive performance saw Australia bowled out for 197 in their first innings, giving them a healthy 88-run lead. Cheteshwar Pujara then put in a determined effort, scoring 59 runs to help India reach a respectable 163 by the end of Day 2.

IND VS AUS 3rd Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: Hello and Welcome!

Cheteshwar Pujara hit a magnificent half-century as India set Australia a 76-run target to win the Indore Test. Can India change the course of history by denying Australia a memorable victory on Day 3 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium?