On Day 4 of the third Test between Australia and India at the Gabba in Brisbane, the Australian captain Pat Cummins produced an exceptional delivery to dismiss India all-rounder Nitish Reddy. This wicket came in the 60th over of India’s first innings, when the team was still battling to make progress against a strong Australian bowling attack.
Pat Cummins strikes with an incredible delivery
The delivery that claimed Reddy’s wicket was a gem. With India in a precarious position, Cummins delivered a good-length ball that held its line just outside off stump. Reddy, slightly loose in his approach, attempted to defend but played away from his body. The ball found the inside edge of his bat and clipped the leg stump on its way to the keeper. Reddy, who had been looking solid up until that point, was visibly distraught as he walked back to the pavilion, dismissed for 16 runs off 61 balls. His knock included one boundary.
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Pat Cummins breaks the partnership with a corker!#AUSvIND | #DeliveredWithSpeed | @nbn_australia pic.twitter.com/v711VoaqJW
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Cummins’ performance in the first innings of the Brisbane Test has been nothing short of outstanding. The Australian captain had already made a significant impact with the ball, taking 4 wickets and conceding 80 runs at an economy rate of 3.80. His skilful bowling has been a key factor in Australia’s dominance throughout the match.
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Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep’s vital partnership for the 10th wicket
At the end of Day 4, India found themselves in a tough spot, with their score standing at 252 for the loss of 9 wickets in their first innings. They still trail by 193 runs, with Australia having posted a formidable total of 445 in their first innings.
Despite the setbacks, there was a silver lining for India. Jasprit Bumrah (10*) and Akash Deep (27*) showed great resilience at the crease, successfully building a crucial partnership for the 10th wicket. Together, they managed to stitch an unbeaten 39-run partnership, helping India avoid the follow-on and ensuring the game is still alive. As the day drew to a close, play was halted due to bad lighting, leaving India’s tailenders with some unfinished business. The interruption, however, provided a brief respite for the Indian team, who will look to regroup and continue their fight on Day 5.
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