Mitchell Starc's fiery spell put India on the back foot early on Day 3 of the Brisbane Test. He dismissed openers Jaiswal and Gill cheaply, leaving India struggling to chase Australia's imposing first-innings total of 445. Australia's innings concluded earlier in the day, adding 40 runs to their overnight score. The series is currently tied at 1-1.
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