Former India captain Virat Kohli and Karnataka batter KL Rahul were spotted sharing food during a rain break on Day 1 (Saturday, December 14) of the third Test in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at The Gabba, Brisbane.
India won the toss and chose to bowl first. Rain interrupted play after 5.3 overs, but action resumed within 30 minutes. During the brief delay, Kohli and Rahul were seen enjoying food together.
Rain interrupted play once again, and the match has yet to resume. At the time of writing, Australia were 28/0 after 13.2 overs, with Usman Khawaja (19) and Nathan McSweeney (4) at the crease.
India led the first game, while Australia bounced back in the second in the BGT 2024-25
Following a disappointing 3-0 loss to New Zealand, India made a strong recovery in the opening Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. Choosing to bat first, India was dismissed for just 150 runs.
However, stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah inspired a remarkable turnaround with a brilliant five-wicket performance, leading to Australia being bowled out for a mere 104 runs.
However, stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah orchestrated a stunning turnaround, taking five wickets as Australia were bowled out for 104. In India’s second innings, Yashasvi Jaiswal (161) and KL Rahul (77) shared a 201-run opening stand, the highest ever by an Indian pair in Australia.
Later, Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 100, securing his 30th Test century and setting Australia a daunting target of 534 runs. Australia was bowled out for 238, handing India a commanding 295-run victory.
In the second Test in Adelaide, Australia fought back strongly, dismissing India for just 180 in their first innings. Travis Head’s brilliant 140 helped Australia post 337, taking a critical 157-run lead.
India’s second innings also faltered, as they were dismissed for 175, setting a target of only 19. Australia comfortably chased it down, winning by 10 wickets and leveling the five-match series 1-1.
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