Brisbane: India escaped with a crucial draw in the weather-hit third Test against Australia after intermittent rain wiped out majority of play on day five, leaving the five-match series tantalizingly locked at 1-1.
Resuming the day at 252 for nine, India batted for 24 balls and were all out for 260 in their first innings.
With limited time left in the day to force a result after the majority of the morning session was rained out, the Australian batters came out all guns blazing and stuttered to 89 for seven in 18 overs before making a brave declaration, giving India at least 54 overs to chase down 275.
Australia, who declared their second innings at 89 for seven, showed intent to secure a result under the gloomy skies. India, set a target of 275, managed to reach only eight without loss when bad light, compounded by rain, called an untimely halt to proceedings.
India’s bowlers, spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah with figures of 3/18, were pivotal in checking Australia’s advance in their second innings. Despite the disruptions, both teams now set their sights on the penultimate Test in Melbourne.
