On Day 4, at Gabba, Ravindra Jadeja looks to the second man to save India from a humiliating backlash for their batting, as he scored his 6th Test half century against Australia just before the Tea was called. A man who has 175* as his highest in the Test surely looks to get his name in the eleven, hoping to add some runs or probably cover up the batting massacre of India. And Jadeja is not failing. Having Nitish Reddy, he is fighting hard to aid India avoid a follow-on against Australia. Jadeja reached his 50-run mark in the 50th over against Mitchell Starc after taking a run, just after smacking a boundary in the preceding ball. As he reached his half century, he took out the bat and acknowledged it with his trade-mark sword celebration Watch Jadeja's sword celebration here Jadeja brings out his trademark sword celebration with a fine 50 at the Gabba. #AUSvIND | #MilestoneMoment | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/IFOfqltJdA — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 17, 2024 Read also: Understanding the Follow-On Rule in Test Cricket India vs Australia, third test summary India elected to field first after winning the toss, but rain on Day 1 allowed only 13 overs of play. Day 2 saw Australia dominate, led by Travis Head's stellar 154 before falling to Jasprit Bumrah. Steve Smith ended his lean patch with his 33rd Test century. On Day 3, Alex Carey added a crucial 70, taking Australia to 445. Bumrah was India's standout bowler, claiming a six-wicket haul, while Akash Deep, wicketless on Day 2, dismissed Carey on Day 3. India's batting faltered, collapsing to 50/4 by Day 3's end. KL Rahul fought valiantly, surviving an early drop by Steve Smith off Pat Cummins on Day 4. Despite captain Rohit Sharma's continued struggles, Ravindra Jadeja offered support. KL departed for 84 just before lunch. Jadeja (57*), alongside young Nitish Reddy (10*), steadied India before rain interrupted.