India pulled off a dramatic escape on Day 4 of the third Test against Australia at the Gabba, narrowly avoiding the follow-on. A spirited unbeaten last-wicket stand of 39 runs between Akash Deep (27*) and Jasprit Bumrah (10*) propelled India past the follow-on target of 246, ending the day at 252/9.
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