IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 Highlights: Gill's 128, Kohli's 59 takes India to 289/3 at stumps

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• 11 Mar 2023, 05:22 PM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: 

  Thank you for tuning in to today's LIVE coverage of the fourth Test in Ahmedabad. India is poised to take a commanding lead on Sunday, and we will be back with LIVE updates on Day 4 of this final Test. 

  Stumps on Day  of the Fourth #INDvAUS Test!
  
  Brilliant batting display by #TeamIndia  as we move to 289/3 at the end of day's play.
  
  We will be back with Day 4 action tomorrow, with India trailing by 191 runs.
  
  Scorecard  https://t.co/8DPghkx0DE@mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/itAO7Wb1un

  — BCCI (@BCCI) March 11, 2023

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 04:54 PM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: Stumps

  Nathan Lyon has taken the final over of the day. Kohli managed to score only a single run in the over, bringing India's total to 289/3. The hosts are still trailing Australia by 191 runs.

  IND 289/3 (99)

  Virat Kohli 59(128)

  Ravindra Jadeja 16(54)

  Last wicket Shubman Gill 128(235)

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 04:42 PM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: 

  Six runs! Jadeja capitalizes on Murphy's loose delivery, confidently charging down the pitch to smash the ball over long-on. The crowd erupts in excitement as the ball sails over the boundary line. 

  IND 282/3 (96)

  Virat Kohli 55(119)

  Ravindra Jadeja 13(45)

  Last wicket Shubman Gill 128(235)

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 03:59 PM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: 50 for Kohli!

  Virat Kohli reached his 29th Test fifty with a swift double, marking his first half-century in 16 Test innings.

  IND 269/3 (93)

  Virat Kohli 51(109)

  Ravindra Jadeja 5(37)

  Last wicket Shubman Gill 128(235)

  FIFTY & Counting 
  
  Test half-century number  for @imVkohli #TeamIndia  | #INDvAUS | @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/RjiMa8GAFb

  — BCCI (@BCCI) March 11, 2023

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 03:00 PM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: Wicket!

  Australia has secured a crucial wicket by dismissing Shubman Gill, thanks to Nathan Lyon's exceptional bowling skills. Gill was caught LBW, and he decided to challenge the decision by requesting a review. The review confirmed that there was no contact with the bat, and the ball had hit the front of the off stump before turning towards the leg stump. 

  IND 245/3 (79)

  Virat Kohli 32(60)

  Ravindra Jadeja 0(2)

  Last wicket Shubman Gill 128(235)

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 02:43 PM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: 

  Currently, India is trailing by a significant margin of 275 runs, with only eight wickets remaining.

  IND 205/2 (70)

  Virat Kohli 8(31)

  Shubman Gill 112(212)

  Last wicket Cheteshwar Pujara 42(121)

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 02:17 PM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: Final session begins

  As Lyon takes the ball, spin is expected from both ends. After facing 11 deliveries, Kohli finally scores his first run, eliciting a thunderous roar of acknowledgement from the crowd.

  IND 191/2 (62)

  Virat Kohli 1(12)

  Shubman Gill 105(201)

  Last wicket Cheteshwar Pujara 42(121)

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 02:15 PM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: Wicket!

  Pujara falls victim to Murphy's LBW delivery. Despite being given out, Pujara decides to challenge the decision with a review. Unfortunately, the UltraEdge shows a flatline, indicating that the ball hit the middle and leg stump.

  IND 187/2 (62)

  Virat Kohli 0(0)

  Shubman Gill 102(195)

  Last wicket Cheteshwar Pujara 42(121)

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 01:49 PM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: Century for Gill!

  Shubman Gill has achieved his second Test century in a remarkable fashion, executing a flawless sweep shot over short fine leg for a four. 

  IND 186/1 (61.2)

  Cheteshwar Pujara 42(118)

  Shubman Gill 101(194)

  Take a bow, Shubman Gill #INDvAUS #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/M8U2gneid8

  — BCCI (@BCCI) March 11, 2023

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 01:46 PM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: 

  After 96 deliveries, the first boundary was finally registered by Gill. He had enough and drove off his back foot, resulting in a beautiful shot that earned him four runs. He continued to impress with an even better-looking shot, this time a cover drive off his front foot, bringing him closer to his hundred. 

  IND 171/1 (57)

  Cheteshwar Pujara 37(105)

  Shubman Gill 91(181)

  Back to back boundaries by @ShubmanGill off Cameron Green 
  
  Live - https://t.co/8DPghkwsO6 #INDvAUS @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/QTl12w7HT3

  — BCCI (@BCCI) March 11, 2023

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 01:13 PM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: 

  Australia has tightened the screws on the runs given, making it a tough passage of play for both batters who are struggling to score at a good pace. This change in strategy has put pressure on the opposing team, making it difficult for them to gain momentum. 

  IND 158/1 (55)

  Cheteshwar Pujara 36(103)

  Shubman Gill 79(171)

  Last wicket Rohit Sharma 35(58)

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 12:48 PM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: 

  Starc has opted to continue bowling round the wicket against Pujara, and it appears that the ball is beginning to reverse. 

  IND 149/1 (49)

  Cheteshwar Pujara 33(85)

  Shubman Gill 74(152)

  Last wicket Rohit Sharma 35(58)

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 12:31 PM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: 

  The current play is rather subdued as Lyon delivers a maiden over. It's been a slow scoring period with only two runs accumulated in the past three overs.

  IND 143/1 (44)

  Cheteshwar Pujara 28(65)

  Shubman Gill 73(142)

  Last wicket Rohit Sharma 35(58)

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 12:17 PM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: 

  Pujara took his time, expertly opening the face of his bat and playing a precise shot that sailed to the boundary. India's run count is steadily increasing, and the intent of both batters is clearly positive as they confidently take their shots

  IND 141/1 (41)

  Cheteshwar Pujara 28(62)

  Shubman Gill 71(127)

  Last wicket Rohit Sharma 35(58

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 11:46 AM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: 

  Steve Smith leads his team onto the field, with Shubhman Gill and Cheteshwar Pujara taking their positions to face off against Nathan Lyon, who will be starting with the new ball.

  IND 130/1 (38)

  Cheteshwar Pujara 22(51)

  Shubman Gill 66(120)

  Last wicket Rohit Sharma 35(58)

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 11:10 AM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: Lunch Break!

  India has lost their skipper Rohit Sharma (35) as the only wicket so far. However, Shubman Gill (65*) and Cheteshwar Pujara (22*) have managed to build a strong partnership of 55 runs. The wicket of Rohit was taken by Matt Kuhnemann in the 21st over. 

  Stay tuned for the post-lunch session, which will commence in approximately 40 minutes.

  IND 129/1 (37)

  Cheteshwar Pujara 22(46)

  Shubman Gill 65(119)

  Last wicket Rohit Sharma 35(58)

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 10:47 AM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: 50 for Gill

  Shubman Gill gets to his half-century with a backfoot punch through the covers for a stunning four. 

  IND 100/1 (29)

  Cheteshwar Pujara 12(24)

  Shubman Gill 51(93)

  Last wicket Rohit Sharma 35(58)

  Half-century for @ShubmanGill 
  
  He brings his fifty with a four and looks in solid touch!
  
   up for #TeamIndia 
  
  Follow the match https://t.co/8DPghkx0DE#INDvAUS | @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/0CO0pHnS4Z

  — BCCI (@BCCI) March 11, 2023

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 10:24 AM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: 

  Kuhnemann delivers the ball, and Pujara valiantly attempts to defend it. However, the ball takes an outside edge and falls just short of the first slip. 

  IND 83/1 (25)

  Cheteshwar Pujara 4(11)

  Shubman Gill 43(81)

  Last wicket Rohit Sharma 35(58)

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 10:09 AM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: Wicket!

  Rohit attempted to clear the infield, but unfortunately, the ball was caught by Marnus Labuschagne at short mid-wicket.

  IND 74/1 (21)

  Cheteshwar Pujara 0(0)

  Shubman Gill 38(68)

  Last wicket Rohit Sharma 35(58)

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 09:59 AM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: 

  Matt Kuhnemann has now entered the game and is ready to take on the challenge. The over starts off with a tight defense, allowing only a few runs to be scored. Shubman and Rohit manage to collect a single each, adding to their team's score

  IND 67/0 (17)

  Rohit Sharma 31(46)

  Shubman Gill 35(56)

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 09:50 AM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: 

  Rohit executes a stunning pick-up shot, sending the ball soaring over the boundary for a magnificent six!

  IND 52/0 (15)

  Rohit Sharma 30(44)

  Shubman Gill 33(46)

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 09:41 AM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: 

  Starc continues. Delivered short and directed towards the legside, Gill attempts a hook shot but instead nicks the ball, causing it to race past Carey for another four runs. A well-executed drive past mid-wicket earns Gill three more runs.

  IND 52/0 (13)

  Rohit Sharma 19(36)

  Shubman Gill 32(42)

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 09:37 AM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: 

  Nathan Lyon comes into the attack, beginning with three consecutive dots as Gill approaches him with caution. Maiden over!

  IND 38/0 (12)

  Rohit Sharma 18(35)

  Shubman Gill 19(37)

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 09:05 AM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: Play begins

  Mitchell Starc has taken the ball to start the first over. The delivery is on the pads, and Rohit Sharma elegantly guides it towards the third man for a single. The scoreboard is ticking right from the beginning of the match.

  IND 38/0 (11)

  Rohit Sharma 18(35)

  Shubman Gill 19(31)

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 08:57 AM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: 

  "You can go to bed feeling a lot better instead of having just three wickets in your kitty. It does feel good as you end up with a good bag of wickets, even if you don’t bowl sometimes, you feel good about it. I will go to bed tonight a bit early and also a bit happier," said Ashwin after taking 6-wicket haul.

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 08:47 AM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: 

  On the morning of Day 2, Khawaja picked up right where he left off and eventually reached an impressive 150 runs. As he played his 393rd ball of the innings, Khawaja cemented his place in the record books. The 36-year-old batter now holds the record for the most balls faced in a single innings by an Australian batter on Indian soil, surpassing former Australian batter Graham Yallop's feat in 1979 during a Test at the Eden Gardens.

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 08:45 AM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: 

  India will be seeking to make amends in the match, and fortunately, the wicket is still in good condition for batting. With a strong top-order, India will need to start firing on all cylinders to secure a victory. Meanwhile, Australia currently holds the advantage in the match, and all eyes will be on Smith's captaincy to see if he can maintain their lead.

  
• 11 Mar 2023, 08:44 AM

  IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 3 LIVE Cricket Score: Hello and Welcome!

  Welcome to our live coverage of Day 3 of the final Test between India and Australia, which is currently underway in Ahmedabad. Keep an eye out for some entertaining cricket!