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In a rain-affected Test of IND vs AUS at the Gabba, Ravindra Jadeja’s determined knock of 77 runs was crucial in helping India avoid the follow-on against Australia. Jadeja’s gritty innings, along with KL Rahul’s vital 84 runs, kept India in the fight. In the end, tailenders Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep contributed crucial resistance, ensuring that India stayed at the crease.

Akash Deep’s punch through the offside for a boundary off Pat Cummins was greeted with huge cheers from the crowd and the Indian dressing room. The celebration reached a crescendo when Akash Deep followed it up with a massive six towards mid-wicket.

At one point, India appeared to be headed for a follow-on, with key batters and all-rounders already dismissed. Had India failed to reach the necessary 245-run target, it would have marked the first time they were forced to bat again since their defeat to England at The Oval in August 2011. Additionally, it would have been the first time India had been asked to follow on by Australia since the historic Test win at Eden Gardens in Kolkata in 2001.

In the 2011 Test against England, India had been bowled out for 283 runs in response to England’s 591/6 declaration, falling 291 runs short, and losing by an innings and 8 runs. However, in Brisbane, Jadeja proved his worth with the bat, justifying his selection ahead of R. Ashwin and Washington Sundar. He struck his 22nd Test fifty off 89 balls, effectively using sweep shots against Nathan Lyon to keep the score ticking.

KL Rahul was the standout performer for India in the first innings, showing admirable technical skill against Australia’s seam attack. His composed knock of 84 runs provided vital resistance and played an important role in helping India avoid the follow-on.