Poor Batting Performance lead to India's Collapse, Yet Again

Indian Batters' Struggle in the 3rd Test at the Gabba

A Disappointing Day in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

In the 3rd Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Gabba, Brisbane, the Indian batting lineup faced a stern test from the Australian bowlers, ending Day 3 with a score of 51/4, trailing by 394 runs after Australia scored 445 in their first innings.

The Early Struggles

The Indian batsmen, including top-order players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Virat Kohli, failed to capitalize on the opportunity to build a substantial score. Kohli was dismissed for just 3 runs, caught by Alex Carey off Josh Hazlewood. The dismissals highlighted issues with shot selection and playing on a pitch offering bounce and movement.

Kohli's early exit was a significant blow, setting a tone of struggle for the innings. Gill was out for 0, caught by Cameron Green off Mitchell Starc. Jaiswal scored 15, and Pujara managed 5 before both fell to Hazlewood and Pat Cummins respectively.

The Collapse - A Cascade of Poor Decisions

The batting collapse was marked by an inability to adapt to the conditions. The Australian bowlers, particularly Starc, Cummins, and Hazlewood, exploited the conditions, forcing errors from the Indian batsmen. The fall of wickets at regular intervals left India in a precarious position, with Rishabh Pant also falling for 8, caught by Carey off Cummins.

"It was a dismal day for the Indian batting. The application was missing, and the dismissals were gifts to the Australian bowlers. They need to regroup, rethink their strategy, and show more resilience." – Harbhajan Singh, former Indian cricketer

The Aftermath

With the top order dismissed, the onus was on the likes of KL Rahul (batting at 23*) and Ravindra Jadeja (batting at 3*) to stabilize the innings on Day 4. The collapse not only put India at a deficit but also posed a significant challenge for the remaining batsmen to stage a comeback.

A Series in Balance

This performance has put India under pressure, especially considering their historical challenges in Australian conditions. Today's innings underscored the need for a strategic overhaul in their approach to batting.

The match continues, with India needing to show resilience and skill to limit the damage and set up a potential fightback in this crucial match of the series.