India National Cricket Team Vs Australian Men’s Cricket Team Match Scorecard

April 21, 2025 By James Collins No Comments 6 minutes

The third Test of the India tour of Australia, 2024-25, held at The Gabba in Brisbane, was a gripping contest that showcased the power and determination of both teams. Over five days of intense cricket, the match ebbed and flowed, with moments of brilliance from both sides, but ultimately ended in a draw. 

Let’s look at the India National Cricket Team Vs Australian Men’s Cricket Team Match Scorecard and how both the team faced each other giving a tough time. 

Match Schedule 

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test, India tour of Australia, 2024-25

Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024 – Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Toss: India won the toss and opted to bowl

Time: 5:20 AM

Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane

The Two Powerful Squad Showcasing Their Skills 

Team Australia XI

1. Usman Khawaja – Opening Batter  

2. Nathan McSweeney – Top-Order Batter  

3. Marnus Labuschagne – Top-Order Batter  

4. Steven Smith – Middle-Order Batter  

5. Travis Head – Middle-Order Batter  

6. Mitchell Marsh – All-Rounder  

7. Alex Carey (wk) – Wicketkeeper-Batter  

8. Pat Cummins (c) – Captain and Fast Bowler  

9. Mitchell Starc – Fast Bowler  

10. Nathan Lyon – Spin Bowler  

11. Josh Hazlewood – Fast Bowler

Team India XI

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal – Opening Batter  

2. KL Rahul – Top-Order Batter  

3. Shubman Gill – Top-Order Batter  

4. Virat Kohli – Middle-Order Batter  

5. Rishabh Pant (wk) – Wicketkeeper-Batter  

6. Rohit Sharma (c) – Captain and Opening Batter  

7. Ravindra Jadeja – All-Rounder  

8. Nitish Kumar Reddy – All-Rounder  

9. Jasprit Bumrah – Fast Bowler  

10. Mohammed Siraj – Fast Bowler  

11. Akash Deep – Fast Bowler

Day 1: Australia’s Dominance with the Bat

Australia lost the toss and chose to bat first on a Gabba track famous for its pace and bounce. The move proved to be worth it as their opening order established a strong foundation. Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney started the innings, but Khawaja was out early to Jasprit Bumrah, making 21 runs off 54 balls. McSweeney was out shortly thereafter, dismissed by Bumrah for 9, and Australia stood at 38/2.

Then Marnus Labuschagne and Steven Smith calmed the nerves. Labuschagne played a patient knock, with 12 runs from 50 balls, but his fall to Nitish Reddy got Smith out to bat. Smith, Australia’s talisman, played a masterful knock, making 101 runs from 190 balls, with 12 boundaries. The major highlight of the day was his partnership with Travis Head (152 runs from 160 balls) as the two punished Indian bowlers through hard hitting stroke play.

Mitchell Marsh chipped in with a rapid 51, and Alex Carey struck a vital 70 to make sure Australia amassed a strong total. The lower order of Pat Cummins (20) and Mitchell Starc (18) also chipped in, pushing Australia to 445 all out in 117.1 overs.

India’s bowlers worked relentlessly, with the best performance from Bumrah, taking 6 wickets for 76 runs. Two wickets apiece were picked up by Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, but Australian batsmen won the day.

Day 2: India’s Struggles in the First Innings

India’s reply to Australia’s gargantuan total started miserably. Yashasvi Jaiswal was removed for 4 off the first over bowled by Mitchell Starc, and Shubman Gill did not last long, getting just 1 run. Virat Kohli, India’s pillar, was removed for 3, and India was in trouble at 22/3.

Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul attempted to reconstruct the innings, but Pant got out for 9, caught behind off Cummins. Captain Rohit Sharma played a bit of resistance with a gritty 27, but his exit left India at 74/5. Rahul, however, was resilient and played a well-built 84 from 139 balls, comprising 13 boundaries. His combination with Ravindra Jadeja (77 off 123 balls) gave India some hope.

But after Rahul’s fall, the lower order collapsed. Nitish Reddy (16) and Siraj (11) provided some resistance, but India were bowled out for 260 in 78.5 overs, 185 runs behind Australia. The pick of the bowlers was Mitchell Starc, who took 3 wickets, and Cummins and Lyon also provided key breakthroughs.

Day 3: Australia’s Aggressive Declaration

Australia having a considerable lead, started out aggressively with their second innings. But India bowlers hit hard early on, as Akash Deep sent McSweeney back to the pavilion for 4 and Bumrah got rid of Khawaja for 8. Labuschagne went back for 1 and Mitchell Marsh for 2, dropping Australia to 16/3.

Travis Head (17) and Steven Smith (4) attempted to stabilize the innings, but Siraj and Bumrah kept pressurizing. Head was stumped behind off Siraj, and Smith got out to the same bowler. Alex Carey was left not out on 20, and Cummins added 22 before Australia declared the innings at 89/7 in 18 overs, with a target of 275 for India.

Bumrah and Siraj were outstanding, picking 3 and 2 wickets respectively, as did Akash Deep with 2 wickets.

Day 4: India’s Fightback

Chasing 275, India’s openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, began cautiously. Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 4, while Rahul scored 7, as India finished the day at 8/0 in 2.1 overs. The match was finely poised, with India needing 267 runs on the final day with all wickets intact.

Day 5: The Draw

The final day began with India looking to chase down the target, but rain interruptions and tight bowling from Australia made the task difficult. Jaiswal and Rahul continued to bat cautiously, but the Australian bowlers, led by Starc and Cummins, kept the pressure on.

Despite their efforts, India’s batters held firm, and the match eventually ended in a draw. India finished their second innings at 8/0, with Jaiswal and Rahul remaining unbeaten.

Key Performances

• Steven Smith (Australia): Smith’s hundred in the first innings was the pillar of Australia’s score. His capability to hold down the innings and then play attacking cricket at times was instrumental.
• Travis Head (Australia): Head’s 152 was a masterclass in counter-attacking cricket. His stand with Smith changed the game for Australia.
• Jasprit Bumrah (India): Bumrah’s 6-wicket effort in the first innings and 3 wickets in the second innings helped to keep India in the contest.
• KL Rahul (India): Rahul’s 84 in the first innings was a solitary ray of hope in an otherwise underwhelming batting effort by India.

Conclusion

The third Test was a testament to the competitive spirit of both teams. Australia dominated the first two days with their batting, while India fought back with the ball on Day 3. The match ended in a draw, but it was a thrilling contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Both teams showed why they are among the best in the world, and the series remained finely balanced heading into the next Test.