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Stay updated on the India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 1 at Gabba. Key moments, live score updates, and team strategies in the thrilling Border Gavaskar Trophy.
India vs Australia 3rd test Day 1: India Wins Toss, Opts to Field
India’s captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to field, citing overcast conditions and a grassy pitch at the Gabba. India made two changes, bringing in Akash Deep and Ravindra Jadeja, while Australia included Josh Hazlewood, replacing Scott Boland.
Steady Start by Khawaja and McSweeney
Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney provided Australia with a solid start, defying India’s pace attack led by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. Akash Deep impressed with a maiden over as India looked for early breakthroughs.
Series at Stake in Gabba Clash
With the series tied 1-1, this match could determine the momentum in the five-match series. India dominated the first Test, while Australia responded strongly in the pink-ball Test.