Sat Dec 28 01:32:30 UTC 2024: ## Australia Dominates Day 3 of Boxing Day Test Against India
**Melbourne, Australia** – Australia continued its strong performance on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test against India, leaving the visitors facing a significant challenge to avoid a follow-on. Resuming on 311/6, Australia’s first innings ended at 474, largely thanks to Steve Smith’s masterful 140 – his 34th Test century and 11th against India, making him the batsman with the most Test centuries against India. Jasprit Bumrah led the Indian bowling attack with four wickets, while Ravindra Jadeja took three.
India’s response began disastrously, losing captain Rohit Sharma early for 3. However, Yashasvi Jaiswal (82) and Virat Kohli (36) steadied the ship with a 102-run partnership for the third wicket. Jaiswal’s impressive knock ended with a run-out, and a late flurry of wickets from Scott Boland left India struggling at stumps on 203/6, still 271 runs behind Australia. Rishabh Pant (28) and Ravindra Jadeja (10) will be crucial in India’s efforts to avoid the follow-on on Day 4. The series is currently tied 1-1.
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