Australia’s seamers ensured they stayed answerable for the third Take a look at in opposition to India, regardless of rain decimating a lot of day three in Brisbane.
The hosts added 40 runs, both aspect of a rain delay, to their in a single day 405-7, with Alex Carey the final man out for 70.
India’s reply was delayed by extra rain, earlier than they slipped to 22-3.
Yashasvi Jaiswal hit Mitchell Starc for 4 off the primary ball of the innings, however was caught at mid-wicket subsequent ball.
Shubman Gill was beautifully caught at gully by Mitchell Marsh, earlier than Virat Kohli feathered Josh Hazlewood behind.
The rain returned as Rishabh Pant was strolling to the crease after which a lot of the afternoon and night session was worn out by extra precipitation, a moist outfield and dangerous mild.
There have been 4 spells of cricket – with every lasting 11, 23, seven and 17 balls respectively.
Pant was dismissed within the third of these, edging Pat Cummins behind, earlier than KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma guided India to 51-4 at stumps.
Whereas 98 overs will be bowled on every of the remaining days, a outcome could also be tough to realize with extra rain forecast.
The five-match collection is stage at 1-1 after Australia’s 10-wicket win in Adelaide final week.
India should win at the very least two of the ultimate three Assessments to ensure a spot in June’s World Take a look at Championship ultimate at Lord’s.
Defending champions Australia will attain the ultimate in the event that they win two of the remaining Assessments.