Tue Dec 17 01:23:12 UTC 2024: ## India Struggle on Day 4 in Brisbane, Facing Huge Deficit Against Australia
**Brisbane, Australia –** India’s hopes of a comeback in the third Test against Australia dwindled on day four at the Gabba. At stumps, India were teetering at 105/5, still trailing Australia by a massive 340 runs with five wickets remaining.
The day was characterized by a determined Australian bowling attack and a largely subdued Indian batting performance. While there were occasional glimpses of resistance, particularly from KL Rahul, the Indian batsmen struggled to build substantial partnerships against the likes of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Nathan Lyon.
Rohit Sharma’s dismissal for 10 runs further compounded India’s woes, leaving the team facing a monumental task on the final day to avoid a heavy defeat. Rahul, who showed some resilience, and Ravindra Jadeja provided the bulk of India’s runs.
Despite some late boundaries from Rahul, the run rate remained low, reflecting the pressure exerted by the Australian bowlers. The final session saw India managing only a handful of runs as the Australian bowlers continuously kept them on the backfoot.
With a significant deficit and limited time remaining, India face a near impossible challenge to save the Test match. The final day promises to be a crucial one, and India will need to produce a miracle to avoid a comprehensive defeat.
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