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Jadeja and Nitish add 53 runs for the seventh wicket, ensuring that KL Rahul's classy 84 will not go in vain

India still trail by 265 runs. Earlier, KL Rahul made a gritty 84 off 139 balls before getting dismissed by Nathan Lyon

Skipper Rohit (10) will regret missing another opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in this series

The start of play on day three and India's innings were also slightly delayed due to rain

The pair put together a 241-run partnership off 303 balls for the fourth wicket, after coming together at 75/3. With Alex Carey’s unbeaten 45, Head and Smith ensured Australia dominated the day. Smith scored 101, including 12 boundaries, marking his first century since the second Ashes Test in June last year. Meanwhile, Head blasted 152, featuring 18 boundaries, securing back-to-back centuries in Tests against India.

Steve Smith scores unbeaten 65 as Australia take control of second day's proceedings, reaching 234 for 3 at tea in third Test

Bumrah removes Usman Khawaja (21), caught by Rishabh Pant, while Nathan McSweeney (9) was caught by Virat Kohli in the second slip

Invited to bat, Australia ended the rain-marred day on 28 for no loss from 13.2 overs

Invited to bat, Usman Khawaja (19 batting) and Nathan McSweeney (4 batting) negotiated the new ball well as the first session was marred by rain

Only 13.2 overs of play were possible during the first session, as the weather forecast predicts more interruptions throughout the game

India's famous win at the Gabba on their previous tour came when the game was scheduled in the second half of the series

According to reports, both are likely to be only fined or reprimanded instead of facing a suspension due to their good past record

Resuming their innings at 128 for 5, India lost the last five wickets for 47 runs in 12.5 overs with Nitesh Kumar Reddy top-scoring with a 47-ball 42 on Day 3

Siraj's fiery celebration after dismissing Head sparks heated exchanges, adding drama to the second day of the Pink-ball Test

Voll combined with Perry for a 92-run stand before Perry teamed up with Beth Mooney (56) in a 98-run alliance, leaving Indian bowling attack in disarray

Australia reached 86 for 1 in their first innings after dismissing India for 180 at the end of the opening day of the pink-ball Test here on Friday.

Rishabh Pant and captain Rohit Sharma were on the crease at 4 and 1 respectively at the break after a mini collapse

In the 2014-15 series, the then 22-year-old Rahul, batting at No. 6, had scores of 3 and 1 on debut at the MCG but came back strongly as an opener in the very next game with a eye-catching 110 in Sydney.

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It was a 46-overs-a-side affair, which India won by chasing down an easy target of 241 in 42.5 overs, but they carried on batting till the end of the final over