India vs Australia LIVE Result, 3rd Test Day 2: A final hope for Team India to end the Travis Head-Steve Smith partnership

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: India run out of ideas

There is almost a sense of inevitability about Travis Head and India have not helped matters either. The disciplined bowling at the start of the session has disappeared and the field has been opened up by India captain Rohit Sharma, instead of more pressure being put on Head and Smith.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: TEA

TEA on day 2. Sensational knock from Travis Head and the duo of him and Steve Smith are still unbeaten. A full session batting, 130 runs added.

Drive on 103*, Smith 65*

AUS 234/3 (70)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: A scary statistic

Here’s a crazy statistic: Australia has always won a Test match in which Travis Head has scored a century. Bad omen for Team India.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 LIVE: TRAVIS HEAD 100

Special, special bank from Travis Head. 9. Test century. The Gabba rises to applaud one of world cricket’s best at the moment. A flick through the leg side off Bumrah to get to the milestone.

Travis Head – 101* (115)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: More runs from Smith

Steve Smith has now really changed gears. This has been an excellent shot and he has taken his time and played to perfection. 4 more, Reddy has to run here.

AUS 226/3 (67.3)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Smith with the glorious ones

Beautiful cover drive from Steve Smith. The batting conditions are impeccable right now at The Gabba and Smith is growing in confidence too! Record 3 runs.

AUS 222/3 (67)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 LIVE: Go up to 98!

Game changer. Travis Head. Spectacular shot. Striker Bumrah, brilliant shot past mid on and into the fence.

AUS 219/3 (66.3)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Smith in action now!

With not many overs left to the new ball, Australia take their chances. Well over 200 and Smith gets going. Drags it away, through midfield, in the 4th.

AUS 214/3 (66)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Enter the 90s

Travis Head is approaching that century thick and fast. Back-to-back hundreds seem like a matter of time now. Great cut shot from Nitish Reddy to get to 92.

AUS 209/3 (65.1)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 LIVE: Go up to 80

100 balls, 80 runs. 10 limits in the process. This has been a great shot by Travis Head, in a pressure situation no less, as he walked in to bat.

AUS 196/3 (63.3)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 LIVE: 50 for Smith!

A resilient, patient and ultimately classic bank by Steve Smith. 50 off 128 balls. He’s done the hard work, he’s pushed the luck and he’s given Australia a great platform.

AUS 191/3 (63)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Running flowing for Head

Thick edge, goes over he slip cordon, and towards third man for 4. Up to 70 now, Travis Head. Australia have taken full advantage of the good batting conditions.

AUS 183/83 (61.4)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: 100-run partnership

A powerful shot for 4 by the mighty Travis Head, bringing up the 100-run partnership between him and Smith. Head has scored 65 of those 100.

AUS 177/3 (61.1)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 LIVE: Travis Head 100

No, he hasn’t hit a hundred yet, but his average for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy has now hit the triple-digit mark. Sensational consistency and performance from Travis Head. Clearly the highest run scorer of the series so far.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: 60 overs done

What a difference the second 30 overs have been compared to the first. 105 runs added in the last 30 overs, largely thanks to Mr. Travis Head.

AUS 170/3 (60 overs)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Four more!

The top cut again! No deep at third man or deep point and Head takes full advantage. Go up to 57.

AUS 167/3 (59.1)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Smith up to 46

Smith just 4 runs away from a fifty. He’s hung in there, had his lucky escapes and ultimately reaped the rewards of his patience and class.

AUS 162/3 (58)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 LIVE: Australia Cruising

Beveragesso. This has been a mighty second session so far for Australia. Yes, there have been a few good balls and near chances for India, but for the most part it has been solid work by Smith and Head.

54 runs added in 13 overs after lunch.

AUS 158/3 (56)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 LIVE: 50 for Travis Head!

Another quality innings from Travis Head. 18th Test match half century. Came in with India’s bowling on top and worrying and ahs played another special knock. Reaches his half century in just 71 balls.

AUS 156/3 (55.3)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 LIVE: Go up to 49!

Back to back borders! Travis Head takes on Jadeja, and is now just one run away from another fifty. India’s curse has once again been relentless.

AUS 153/3 (55)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 LIVE: Huge appeal from Jadeja!

Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant step up with a massive caught appeal at Travis Head. Rohit decides not to appeal and it’s the right call.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Both go in the 40s

Travis Head and Steve Smith are getting closer to their half-centuries. The partnership is well over 50 now. For the first time today, India looks a little lost for ideas.

AUS 144/3 (54)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Smith-Head approaches fifties

Steve Smith is batting on 39, Travis Head is on 38. It looks like a matter of time before both batsmen raise their bats and celebrate their half centuries.

AUS 139/3 (53)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Steve Smith on song

Now Steve Smith looks a lot more like his old self. Beautifully timed once again and picks up 3 more runs. Saved at the border.

AUS 136/3 (51.2)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 LIVE: India miss DRS!

Just after Smith’s boundary, Akash Deep follows up with two stunning balls that swing past Smith. Replays show that Smith had actually bowled the second delivery which India did not declare!

India go through an LBW decision right after that and it doesn’t work out. Dramatic stuff at The Gabba, but kudos to Akash Deep for the comeback.

AUS 135/3 (50)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Smith gets into the groove

Straight, beautiful, classic, FOUR. Steve Smith oozes class and is up on 35. No pressure to go crazy with Travis Head at the other end and Smith is finding his feet well here.

AUS 131/3 (49.2)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Bad ball, 4!

Tossed up, on the leg side and Travis Head pushes it towards fine leg again for an easy boundary. A rough start for Jadeja, the head is racing now.

AUS 127/3 (49)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 LIVE: Ravindra Jadeja now!

First over of the spin! 48 overs down and Ravindra Jadeja is now on the attack. Travis Head welcomes him with a flick to fine leg and picks up 2.

AUS 123/3 (48.1)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 LIVE: Upper cut from Travis Head!

Short-pitched by Jasprit Bumrah and Travis Head uppercuts it comfortably to 4. India had kept things pretty tight so far, but will it allow Australia to break free?

AUS 121/3 (47.3)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 LIVE: Advantage Australia

45 overs done and it’s Australia’s session to lose. Excellent batting conditions in Brisbane as the sun burns down and the pitch ages. It will be more difficult for the Indian bowlers to create problems via the pitch and the old ball. How long until we see Rohit Sharma experiment with some spin and bring in Ravindra Jadeja?

AUS 113/3 (45)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 LIVE: Akash Deep now

Akash Deep resumes from the other end. Travis Head picks up some runs in the first two balls, bowled full. Head up to 24 from 39 balls.

AUS 113/2 (44.2)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 LIVE: Edged and 4!

More luck coming Steve Smith’s way! This time he can do it and it goes straight over Rishabh Pant and all the way for a boundary. The former Australian captain is up to 30 now.

AUS 110/3 (44)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 LIVE: Bumrah First!

Jasprit Bumrah will bowl the first over after lunch. Tests Steve Smith second ball who plays and misses! Lucky not to take an edge there.

AUS 104/3 (43.2)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 LIVE: Play to be resumed!

Team India is back on the ground and in a bind. The session after lunch is ready to begin!

A reminder, Australia are 104/3 in 43 overs. Steve Smith (25*) and Travis Head (20*) are on the pitch.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: “Best session to turn on”

Cheteshwar Pujara, who has had many memorable tours in Australia, has said that the upcoming second session will be the best session to bat. As the ball gets old and the pitch gives less deviation, Indian bowlers will have to maintain their discipline, says Pujara on air.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 LIVE: Impressive Nitish Reddy

He is only 2-and-a-bit Test old, but how good has Nitish Reddy been! Be it with the bat or the ball, Reddy has been a reliable customer under pressure. Also delivered another big wicket this morning.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2 LIVE: Pitch Report

“A lot more pace, a lot more bounce,” predicts Harbhajan Singh, in an on-air pitch report during lunch. That would be good news for Team India, led by the likes of Bumrah.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Batting conditions to improve?

As the ball gets older and the pitch gets less damp, will the batting conditions improve for Australia? The wickets of Steve Smith and Travis Head are very crucial for Rohit Sharma and co. after the lunch break.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Follow along!

Stay tuned to NDTV Sports as we bring you all the updates and analysis on the third Test throughout and after lunch!

AUS 104/3 (43 overs)

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Australia are still in it

Steve Smith has counted his stars, but he has played a fine defensive game so far. With Travis Head at the other end, Australia have the chance to take this game away from India in the second session.