India elected to field first on day one of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, but only 13.2 overs of play were possible on that day.

Day two was largely uninterrupted, and Australia made their way to 405-7 after centuries from Steve Smith (101) and Travis Head (152). They were eventually bowled out for 445 on day three, before India made their way to 51-4.

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Day four saw more interruptions due to rain, but India made their way to 252-9 by the close of play, successfully avoiding the follow-on thanks to a gritty last-wicket stand between Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep.

Their innings folded for 260 on day five, before Australia went after quick runs and declared at 89-7 in the second session. India needed 275 to win from a maximum of 54 overs, and were 8-0 in 2.1 overs when bad light forced the players off the field. Tea was taken, and a shower during the interval meant the sides shook hands on a draw. The series is level at 1-1 after three out of five Tests.

Updated World Test Championship standings after Australia and India's rain-affected draw

These two teams have received four points each, and they remain in second and third place in the table. Australia's PCT has dropped from 60.71 to 58.89, and India's from 57.29 to 55.88.

The remaining two Tests of this series are India's last of the 2023-25 WTC cycle. Australia will play two Tests in Sri Lanka early next year after this series ends.