Welcome to our live report of the third day of the Australia verses India Test series from Adelaide. Join us for updates, analysis and colour. You can find our traditional ball-by-ball commentary here
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2.10pm: Nervousness over Sydney Covid outbreak
There is a heightened sense of awareness today in Adelaide given what's happening in NSW.@AlisonMitchell explains what fans will have to do on entry to Adelaide Oval to remain COVID-safe #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/XuyigqLAny
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 19, 2020
2.00pm: Shaw's series could be done
The late blow Australia struck last night could be significant for Prithvi Shaw's series as he has been bowled through the gate twice in this match. It was a tight call between him and Shubham Gill for this match and Shaw hasn't done anything to back up the faith. It will be a big decision for Boxing Day.
Ricky Ponting gives his assessment of where it's gone wrong for Prithvi Shaw #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/hwLSa7mFiZ
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) December 18, 2020
1.30pm: What's a matchwinning lead?
What a day for India yesterday. They secured a vital first-innings advantage that they will look to swell today, especially during the first two sessions before the lights come on. Australia may need to have bowled them out by then otherwise the game could be too far away. There has been help in this pitch and just a sign that it may start to go up-and-down a bit, so anything around 250 would seem to be a tough chase. Still, Australia have the bowler attack to keep them in the game. It should be great viewing.
'Australia have been given a chastening reminder that theirs is not a team spirit so strong that they can afford not to choose the best available players for the roles required, especially against a team as accomplished in Test matches as India.' @danbrettig | #AUSvIND
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) December 18, 2020
Andrew McGlashan is a deputy editor at ESPNcricinfo