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Day 3 of the Frontera-Gavaskar Trophy third test at the Gabba saw another early exit for the star India batsman Virat Kohli, which added to the visiting team’s woes. Kohli, known for his stamina and skill, managed a delivery outside off stump to be caught by Alex Carey off Josh Hazlewood, marking another low score in the series against Australia.
Virat Kohli falls cheap
The dismissal came on the second ball of the eighth over when Hazlewood bowled a full delivery outside off stump, tempting Kohli to advance. The ball drifted far enough to catch the outside edge of Kohli’s bat, sending him back to the pavilion for just 3 runs off 16 deliveries. This outing has fueled discussions about Kohli’s form, particularly his struggles against the Australian attack in this series.
Hazlewood, celebrating his ninth dismissal of Kohli in Test cricket, looked elated and recognized the importance of defeating one of the game’s greats. This moment was crucial as India, who were already under pressure, were reduced to 22/3. India’s batting line-up has been under scrutiny, with fans and analysts alike pointing out the need for a stronger strategy against the Australian bowlers.
Here is the video:
Josh Hazlewood gets Virat Kohli!
The Australians are active on the third day. #AUSWIND pic.twitter.com/sq6oYZmZAz
– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 16, 2024
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Solid start for Australia after finishing their first innings on 445
Australia, having posted a formidable 445 in their first innings, thanks to centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith, put India under immense pressure. Wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey also contributed a valuable 70 runs to the teams’ total.
With the ball, left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc gave India the first blows before Hazlewood intervened. Starc sent first Yashasvi Jaiswal packing up for a two-ball 4 and then dismissing Shubman Gill 1 (3).
The match is important not only for the ongoing series but also for India’s aspirations in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). With the weather playing a part, offering intermittent rain breaks, the competition at the Gabba has been anything but straightforward. However, with Kohli’s swift exit, India’s hopes of mounting a substantial response have been dimmed, leaving more onus on the remaining batsmen to salvage the innings.
