WTC Final, AUS vs IND, Day 3 as it happened: India fight back but Australia finish with 296-run lead

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Ajinkya Rahane after the end of day’s play on Star Sports: “Australia slightly ahead in the game. For us it’s important to be in the moment, play session by session. First one hour will be crucial tomorrow. We know funny things can happen. Jadeja bowled really well, footmarks helped him against the left-hander. Still feel wicket will help seam bowlers.”

A day India wouldn't have minded at all after the first 2 days— Harisankar (@harish_staycalm) June 9, 2023

Stumps on Day 3.

Australia 4/123 in their second innings, with a lead of 296.

Scorecard: https://t.co/z9V7Fz7Yy1 #WTCFinal pic.twitter.com/4Uwli4rlQe— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) June 9, 2023

STUMPS, DAY 3 – Australia second innings, 123/4 (44 overs): That century-partnership between Rahane and Shardul pushed India to 296 in the first innings and the Indian bowlers started rather well in the second innings. There is much more control and discipline and the wickets column show it, Australia have already lost four wickets. Jadeja has been able to pick up two big wickets and as the pitch gets older, maybe, he can play a bigger role on Day 4.

Australia second innings, 123/4 (44 overs): Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Shami wrap the proceedings for India on Day 3. Just the three runs conceded in the last three overs.

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