Australia is facing an uphill task to stay in contention in the first Test against India in Nagpur, desperate to bowl out the hosts quickly before facing a tough batting test on a wearing pitch. Follow live.
Afternoon one and all and welcome to the ABC Sport coverage of the third day of the first Test between India and Australia in Nagpur.with you today as Australia's bowlers look to take the last three wickets they need to dismiss India in their first innings.
When they do complete that task, things will get a whole lot harder a whole lot quicker, as India's bowlers look to bowl Australia's batters out to win the match.
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