[WATCH]- Mitchell Starc Smiles After Dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal Cheaply Again In BGT 2024-25 3rd Test

Australia’s star pacer Mitchell Starc gave his team a perfect start on Day 3 of the third Test against India at the Gabba in Brisbane on Monday, December 18. The left-arm bowler removed Yashasvi Jaiswal on the second ball of India’s first innings, following a boundary off the first ball.

Starc delivered a pitched-up ball on middle, and Jaiswal attempted a flick shot but hit it straight to Mitchell Marsh at short mid-wicket. After the dismissal, Starc stuck out his tongue, mocking Jaiswal for sledging him in the first Test. This marked the third time Starc has dismissed the Indian opener across all three Tests.

You can watch the video here:

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Yashasvi Jaiswal has now failed to score in the first innings of all three Tests, being dismissed for 0, 0, and 4 (today). However, his second-innings performances include 161 (in Perth) and 24 (in Adelaide), with his 161 helping India defeat Australia by 295 runs in the series opener.

Meanwhile, Mitchell Starc continued his impressive form, claiming his 12th wicket of the BGT 2024-25 series. This includes a six-wicket haul in Adelaide, where Australia won by 10 wickets to level the series 1-1.

Mitchell Starc takes two quick wickets after Australia sets a total of 445 in their first innings

Mitchell Starc made early inroads as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill were dismissed quickly, putting Australia on top early on Day 2. Gill, who managed just one run, was caught by Mitchell Marsh in the gully.

At the time of writing, India were 21/2 after 7 overs in their first innings, with Virat Kohli and KL Rahul at the crease, aiming to mount a fightback. Australia, on the back of centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith, posted 445 in their first innings on Day 2.

Head scored 152 off 160 balls, including 18 boundaries, while Smith made 101 off 190 balls, with 12 fours. Alex Carey contributed 70 off 88, hitting two sixes and seven boundaries. Jasprit Bumrah was the standout bowler, claiming six wickets, while Mohammed Siraj took two.

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