Travis Head scored an unbeaten 49 against India on the third day© AFP
After suffering big defeats in the first two matches, Australia made a stunning comeback in the third Test against India and won by nine wickets in Indore on Friday. Chasing a small target of 76 runs, the visiting team lost the opening wicket. Usman Khawaja but a partnership between travis head (49*) and marnus labuschagne (28*) took him home in the first session on the third day. With this win, Australia have entered the final of the World Test Championship. Despite a forgettable outing in the match, there was one hilarious moment for Indian fans to enjoy shreyas iyer Tried to sledge Travis Head during Australia’s chase.
Head was facing in the sixth over Ravindra Jadeja When Shreyas Iyer, who was standing at short fine leg, was caught on the stump mic saying, “Its a pair in Chandigarh, another in Haryana.” Head maintained his composure as he might not have understood what Iyer said.
— Game Changer (@TheGame_26) March 4, 2023
Head (49 not out) and Labuschagne (28 not out) survived some anxious moments before taking Australia home in 18.5 overs as the match ended in less than two days.
Wins in India are rare for visiting teams and it was no different for Australia, who registered their first win on Indian soil in six years.
For India, it was only their third defeat in the last 10 years and they will need to rework their plans ahead of the final Test starting March 9 in Ahmedabad.
The pitches of the series have also drawn sharp criticism, but considering Rohit SharmaGiven the views on the subject, one can expect a fiery turner at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Australia are now 1-2 behind in the four-match Test series.
(With PTI inputs)
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