KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 33, while skipper Rohit Sharma was yet to score.

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Australia’s pacers exploited the conditions early, with Mitchell Starc dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, while Josh Hazlewood removed Virat Kohli for three. Rishabh Pant was dismissed by Pat Cummins just before tea.

Rain and bad light frequently interrupted play, frustrating both teams and forcing spinners Nathan Lyon and Travis Head to bowl the final overs.

Earlier, Alex Carey’s quick 70 and Jasprit Bumrah’s 6/76 stood out in Australia’s innings. With more rain forecast, India hopes to salvage a draw in a match where Australia remains in control.

The series is tied 1-1, with two matches to come.