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IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 1 highlights: Labuschagne, Smith keep India at bay

Australia ended Day One at 166/2 in 55 overs that could be bowled because of rain. At Stumps, Labuschagne and Steve Smith remained unbeaten on 67 and 31

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Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne
Smith, who had struggled in the first two Tests, came out with a positive intent this time around and scored quite a few boundaries and didn't let the Indian bowlers, particularly Ashwin, dictate terms.

3 min read Last Updated : Jan 09 2021 | 4:33 AM IST
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1:18 PM

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 1: AUS 166-2 at stumps

  • Rain: Australia - 21/1 in 7.1 overs (Pucovski 14, Labuschagne 2)
  • Lunch: Australia - 21/1 in 7.1 overs (Pucovski 14, Labuschagne 2)
  • Rain: Australia - 21/1 in 7.1 overs (Pucovski 14, Labuschagne 2)
  • Wet Ground: Australia - 21/1 in 7.1 overs (Pucovski 14, Labuschagne 2)
  • Australia: 50 runs in 23.2 overs (140 balls), Extras 0
  • 2nd Wicket: 50 runs in 124 balls (Pucovski 31, Labuschagne 19, Ex 0)
  • WJ Pucovski: 50 off 97 balls (4 x 4)
  • Tea: Australia - 93/1 in 31.0 overs (Pucovski 54, Labuschagne 34)
  • Wet Ground: Australia - 93/1 in 31.0 overs (Pucovski 54, Labuschagne 34)
  • Australia: 100 runs in 32.6 overs (198 balls), Extras 0
  • 2nd Wicket: 100 runs in 184 balls (Pucovski 61, Labuschagne 39, Ex 0)
  • M Labuschagne: 50 off 108 balls (6 x 4)
  • Drinks: Australia - 148/2 in 43.0 overs (Labuschagne 56, Smith 24)
  • Australia: 150 runs in 43.2 overs (261 balls), Extras 1
  • 3rd Wicket: 50 runs in 75 balls (Labuschagne 22, Smith 27, Ex 1)
  • 3rd Wicket: 50 runs in 80 balls (Labuschagne 25, Smith 27, Ex 1)
  • End Of Day: Australia - 166/2 in 55.0 overs (Labuschagne 67, Smith 31)

1:16 PM

IND vs AUS live score after 55 Overs: 166-2

Over Summary: 0 0 1 0 0 0 ; Australia 1st innings: 166-2 ; Marnus Labuschagne (67), Steve Smith (31)

Navdeep Saini [6.0-0-31-1] is back into the attack and peppers Smith with short deliveries. Smith ducks under first two while punches the third ball towards cover for a single.

Labuschagne sees off the remaining over.

1:11 PM

IND vs AUS live score after 54 Overs: 165-2

Over Summary: 0 0 0 0 1 0 ; Australia 1st innings: 165-2 ; Marnus Labuschagne (67), Steve Smith (30)

Ashwin continues and concedes a single to Steve Smith.

1:09 PM

IND vs AUS live score after 53 Overs: 164-2

Over Summary: 0 1 0 0 0 1 ; Australia 1st innings: 164-2 ; Marnus Labuschagne (67), Steve Smith (29)

Jadeja continues and concedes a single each to both the batsmen. 

1:08 PM

IND vs AUS live score after 52 Overs: 162-2

Over Summary: 0 0 0 0 1 0 ; Australia 1st innings: 162-2 ; Marnus Labuschagne (66), Steve Smith (28)

Ashwin continues and concedes a single to Labuschagne.

1:02 PM

IND vs AUS live score after 51 Overs: 161-2

Over Summary: 0 0 0 0 0 0 ; Australia 1st innings: 161-2 ; Marnus Labuschagne (65), Steve Smith (28)

Jadeja continues and bowls a MAIDEN over to Steve Smith.

1:01 PM

IND vs AUS live score after 50 Overs: 161-2

Over Summary: 1 0 1 0 0 0 ; Australia 1st innings: 161-2 ; Marnus Labuschagne (65), Steve Smith (28)

Ashwin continues and concedes a single each to both the batsmen.

12:58 PM

IND vs AUS live score after 49 Overs: 159-2

Over Summary:  0 0 0 0 0 0 ; Australia 1st innings: 159-2 ; Marnus Labuschagne (64), Steve Smith (27)

Ravindra Jadeja, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack and bowls a MAIDEN over to Steve Smith.

12:55 PM

IND vs AUS live score after 48 Overs: 159-2

Over Summary:  0 0 4 0 0 0 ; Australia 1st innings: 159-2 ; Marnus Labuschagne (64), Steve Smith (27)

Ashwin continues...

Labuschagne dances down the track off the 3rd delivery and chips down the ground for FOUR.

12:51 PM

IND vs AUS live score after 47 Overs: 155-2

Over Summary:  0 0 0 1 0 0 ; Australia 1st innings: 155-2 ; Marnus Labuschagne (60), Steve Smith (27)

Siraj continues and concedes a single to Marnus Labuschagne.

12:47 PM

IND vs AUS live score after 46 Overs: 154-2

Over Summary:  0 0 1 0 0 1 ; Australia 1st innings: 154-2 ; Marnus Labuschagne (59), Steve Smith (27)

Ashwin continues and concedes a single each to both the batsmen.

12:44 PM

IND vs AUS live score after 45 Overs: 152-2

Over Summary:  0 0 0 0 0 0 ; Australia 1st innings: 152-2 ; Marnus Labuschagne (58), Steve Smith (26)

Siraj continues and bowls a MAIDEN over to Marnus Labuschagne.

12:39 PM

IND vs AUS live score after 44 Overs: 152-2

Over Summary:  1 1 1 0 0 1 ; Australia 1st innings: 152-2 ; Marnus Labuschagne (58), Steve Smith (26)

Ashwin continues and conceds four runs.

12:37 PM

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 1, session 3: DRINKS BREAK

Partnership: 45(56)
Last Wkt: Will Pucovski lbw b Navdeep Saini 62(110) - 106/2 in 34.2 ov.
Ovs Left: 11.3
Last 10 overs: 48 runs, 1 wkts

12:33 PM

IND vs AUS live score after 43 Overs: 148-2 | Labuschagne hits FIFTY

Over Summary:  2 0 4 0 4 2 ; Australia 1st innings: 148-2 ; Marnus Labuschagne (56), Steve Smith (24)

Mohammed Siraj [11.0-2-33-1] is back into the attack and Labuschagne drives towards deep extra cover for a couple of runs.

Labuschagne gets an inside edge on to the pads off the next while drives the third ball towards cover for FOUR.

Labuschagne smashes the half-volley down the ground for FOUR and glances the last ball towards deep fine leg for a couple of runs.
 
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First Published: Jan 07 2021 | 2:14 AM IST

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