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4th Test: Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar bring India back on Day 3

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jan 17, 2021, 13:20:01 IST

4th Test: Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar bring India back on Day 3

Stay updated with Times of India for Live cricket score, ball-by-ball commentary & scorecard of 4th Test match between India and Australia.

13:18 (IST) Jan 17

We will see you back at 5 am IST tomorrow. Till then, take care and have a good day.

As the playing conditions were revised at the end of rain-hit Saturday, play will continue to begin 30 minutes early on the fourth and fifth day as well to make up for the loss of time and overs.

13:05 (IST) Jan 17

Stumps on Day 3

With David Warner (20* off 22 balls) back in his customary aggressive mode, Australia scored 21 runs for no loss in the six overs they faced in their second innings, after India made 336 to cut the home team's first-innings lead to 33 runs on Day 3. But the day belonged to Indian youngsters Shardul Thakur (67) and Washington Sundar (62), who joined each other when India were wobbling at 186/6 and stitched a 123-run partnership to bring the visitors back into the series-deciding contest. But Josh Hazlewood's 5/57 ensured that Australia stopped India short of their first-innings total of 369 to take the small lead.

13:03 (IST) Jan 17

The Aussie openers have begun in contrasting fashion. Harris on 1 off 13 and Warner on 20 off 22, including three fours. AUS 21/0, lead by 54 runs.

13:01 (IST) Jan 17

Australia's hockey stars joining cricket debate

Why didn’t starc bowl earlier!!? The only bowler that made them look uncomfortable and now the others cashing in. Intimidation always works
— Kieran Ian Govers OLY (@Wizza27) 1610865632000

12:56 (IST) Jan 17

Congratulations pour in for the Indian youngsters

Congrats @Sundarwashi5 & @imShard on ur maiden Test 50’s. Loved the fight, technique and will power you both exhib… https://t.co/TaZvFQCO7H
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) 1610862408000

12:53 (IST) Jan 17

Forget survival when it's Warner (13). He has begun like a train even as Indian pacers operate with four slips. The left-handed opener hits Siraj for three consecutive fours: first a pull, then a straight drive and and then behind square on the off-side. Australia 13/0, lead by 46.

12:45 (IST) Jan 17

Coincidence

Adelaide 2003 : India conceded a lead of 33. Today in Brisbane India concede 33 , when at one stage it looked like… https://t.co/st4M9izbLh
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) 1610867091000

12:44 (IST) Jan 17

10 overs were left in the day when Australia began their innings. Survival will be on top of Warner and Harris's mind in this tricky period. Natarajan to share the new ball after Siraj began with a maiden.

12:39 (IST) Jan 17

Australia are about to begin their second innings as we approach the end of play on Day 3. David Warner and Marcus Harris are out in the middle, with Siraj to open bowling for India.

12:39 (IST) Jan 17

An innings of grit and valour!

The Indian batting show today exemplified grit and valour of the youngsters who are willing to put their bodies on the line for the country. Debutant Washington Sundar (62) and Shardul Thakur (67) exemplified that spirit today as they fought out of their skin to produce maiden fifties while putting up 123 runs together for the seventh wicket. This will go a long way if India win or draw this Test.

12:30 (IST) Jan 17

India bowled out!

Australia bowl India out for 336 to take a slim 33-run first-innings lead. Hazlewood (5/57) finishes with a five-wicket spell as he cleans up Siraj (13) to signal the end of visitors' innings.

12:28 (IST) Jan 17

That's cheeky from Siraj. Anticipates the short ball, makes room and upper-cuts Hazlewood for a four to move to 13. Precious runs. India 336/9, trail by 33.

12:25 (IST) Jan 17

The Aussie bowlers are not pitching anything in the batsman's half. It's exclusively short-pitch bowling against the tailenders, with a surprise one pitched up. India 332/9, trail by 37 runs.

12:23 (IST) Jan 17

It's the other debutant, T Natarajan, who has joined Siraj in the middle. Can the two rookies score 41 runs more to deny Australia a first-innings lead?

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12:08 (IST) Jan 17

Wicket Alert! Hazlewood takes his fourth scalp to end Saini's brief but gritty stay in the middle. Caught by Smith for 5. India 320/8, trail by 49 runs.

12:04 (IST) Jan 17

Australia have resorted to a bounce-them-out strategy from both ends at the moment. As a result, the rotation of strike has taken a hit and the runs have dried up for India. 320/7, trail by 49; Sundar batting on 60, Saini on 5.

12:01 (IST) Jan 17

Oops! Take care, coach.

The water falls over next to Justin Langer's computer once... And then it happens again! Everyone's lost it 😂… https://t.co/v8HrBnFr6v
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) 1610864931000

11:55 (IST) Jan 17

A picture-story on how the Indian rookies have thwarted Australia today

#INDvAUS #AUSvIND #GabbaTest #BorderGavaskarTrophy Indian rookies thwart Aussie bowlers on Day 3🏏 After their fin… https://t.co/vb9Y2lN6iD
— TOI Sports (@toisports) 1610864573000

11:52 (IST) Jan 17

Meanwhile, Saini is wearing his heart on sleeve out there facing a barrage of short balls from the frustrated Aussie pacers. A four to third-man as Saini takes evasive action against a sharp bouncer. The ball hits his glove, flies over slips and into the third-man fence. India 319/7, trail by 50 runs.

11:50 (IST) Jan 17

A standing ovation for Thakur from the entire Indian squad

A standing ovation for Shardul Thakur from his teammates #AUSvIND https://t.co/QWrXxWpcaF
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) 1610864050000

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