Unique record made for the first time in 77 years, Bumrah and Akashdeep sprinkled salt on Australia's wounds
Delhi: In the third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, the Indian team was successful in avoiding follow-on. On the fourth day at Gabba, the Indian tail-enders faced the Kangaroo bowlers bravely. At the time of stumps, India's score was 252/9 in 74.5 overs, and the Indian team is now 193 runs behind Australia. Australia had scored 445 runs in its first innings.
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Contribution of Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah with the bat
Indian fast bowlers Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah left their impact with bowling as well as bat. Akash remained unbeaten on 27 runs in 31 balls with the help of 2 fours and one six, while Bumrah remained unbeaten on 10 runs in 27 balls. Together, both of them hit powerful shots against the Australian bowlers.
Bumrah and Akash made historical record
India's number 10 and 11 batsmen hit sixes for the first time in a Test match against Australia. This record has been made after 77 years, when Test matches are being played between India and Australia since 1947. Bumrah hit a six on the first ball of the 68th over, while Akash hit it on deep midwicket in the 75th over.
Danger of follow on averted by Akash Deep's four
Akash Deep saved India from follow-on by hitting a four over gully on the second ball of the 75th over. As soon as the follow-on was postponed, there was an atmosphere of joy in the Indian dressing room. Virat Kohli, head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma all jumped with joy.
Important contribution of KL Rahul and Jadeja
KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja batted brilliantly in this rain-affected match on Tuesday. Rahul scored 84 runs in 139 balls with the help of 8 fours, while Jadeja scored 77 runs in 123 balls. 7 fours and 1 six came off Jadeja's bat. However, five of India's other batsmen could not even reach double figures, with Rohit Sharma contributing 10 runs.
Video: KL Rahul reveals the dressing room conversation for Bumrah and Akash.
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