Travis Head | Player of the Match: "It feels like I batted a long time ago, to be honest. I’m happy to have contributed, getting some runs and helping to set us up in the first innings. It was a challenging wicket, but I worked through the gears well, and I’m pleased I could get through it and put the team in a strong position. I’ve been focusing on reading the conditions, and I feel like I’ve done that well in this series so far. I’m really happy with the tempo I’m maintaining at the crease. The communication with Steve was pretty relaxed, and it’s great to bat with someone in such a good rhythm – it gives me a lot of confidence. Our partnership was enjoyable. When I first go out there, I focus on navigating the challenges and solving the problems at hand. I’m a little sore, but I should be fine."
Match drawn
15:31 local time, 05:31 GMT, and 11:01 IST: The match has ended in a draw. With conditions not improving, the decision was made to call time on the game. While it was a disappointing conclusion, it wasn’t entirely unexpected. Despite a couple of thrilling sessions of play earlier in the day, rain ultimately had the final word.
14:56 local time (04:56 GMT, 10:26 IST): Play remains halted after tea. A heavy downpour is imminent, expected to last for a considerable duration. With the covers firmly secured, it’s clear there won’t be any further action in this match.
2.1 1
Over 2.1: Single Mitchell Starc to Lokesh Rahul, With a full delivery outside off stump, Rahul guides the ball past point for a speedy single.
1.6 0
Over 1.6: No runs Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jaiswal plays a shot towards the wide mid-on region after getting the full delivery around off.
1.5 3
Over 1.5: Three runs Pat Cummins to Lokesh Rahul, What a magnificent shot! While it may not have resulted in a boundary, that was an exquisite stroke. The delivery is pitched full outside the off stump, and Rahul elegantly guides it past mid-on with a solid push using the entire face of the bat.
1.4 0
Over 1.4: No runs Pat Cummins to Lokesh Rahul, Rahul fails to connect with a full ball from Cummins, prompting an appeal, but it appears the delivery was drifting towards the leg side. Rahul was aiming to play it towards the leg but couldn't make contact.
1.3 0
Over 1.3: No runs. Pat Cummins to Lokesh Rahul,
1.2 0
Over 1.2: No runs Pat Cummins to Lokesh Rahul, What a delivery!
1.1 1
Over 1.1: Single Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A delivery of medium length outside the off stump, Jaiswal adjusts to the bounce and plays it softly towards the off side to sneak a single.
0.6 0
Over 0.6: No runs Mitchell Starc to Lokesh Rahul, A delivery pitched short outside off stump, Rahul opts to leave it alone as the ball whizzes by him.
0.5 0
Over 0.5: No runs Mitchell Starc to Lokesh Rahul, The bowler delivers from an angle to Rahul, aiming to land the ball just outside off stump on a good length. Rahul opts not to play a shot.
0.4 3
Over 0.4: Three runs Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Starc's delivery is slightly overextended once more, allowing Jaiswal to elegantly guide the ball through the gap between midwicket and mid-on to kickstart his innings. The shot is well-placed, but unfortunately lacks the momentum to reach the boundary.
0.3 0
Over 0.3: No runs Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal, It's a full outswinger on the leg side, and Jaiswal drives it towards mid-on.
0.2 0
Over 0.2: No runs. Mitchell Starc to Yashasvi Jaiswal,