IND v AUS 2023: Cricket fraternity reacts as Australia beat India in Indore Test to book a WTC final spot

Australia chased down the 76-run target on Day 3 with nine wickets in hand.

By Salman Anjum - 03 Mar, 2023

Australia secured a spot in the WTC final | Getty Australia on Friday (March 3) completed an emphatic nine-wicket victory over India in the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore.

The visitors were set a 76-run target to win the third Test and they didn’t break a sweat to overhaul it in the morning session on Day 3.

While the Aussies lost Usman Khawaja on the second delivery of the day, the duo of Travis Head (49*) and Marnus Labuschagne (28*) ensured there were no more hiccups and guided the tourists over the line.

With this victory, Australia sealed their World Test Championship final spot. India still lead the four-match series 2-1 with one Test to go in Ahmedabad, which the hosts will need to win to reach the WTC final.

For their stunning performance in the Indore Test, the Steve Smith-led Australian side received rich praise from the cricket fraternity on Twitter.

Here are the reactions:

Great win Aussies ????????
Nath Lyon 11wickets ????
Trav Head 49no stroke play today ✅ #IndVAus pic.twitter.com/4WafV4kLrn
— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) March 3, 2023

Significant win for @CricketAus dominate performance in challenging conditions.
It’s hard not to look back on the madness in Delhi… #INDvAUS
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) March 3, 2023

Well played @CricketAus ???????? #INDvAUS #BGT2023 pic.twitter.com/sjpOcbydoW
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) March 3, 2023

Spin pitch boomerangs on India. Have their batting to blame for the defeat. Bombed in both innings. But take nothing away from Aussie bowlers who turned the tables on the home team against heavy odds. My MoM Nathan Lyon
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) March 3, 2023

Comprehensive win. Outbatted the home team in these conditions.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 3, 2023

superb performance by Australia...all the turmoil in the camp after the first two tests, playing on a turner against a team that loses so rarely at home that many thought they'd defend 70 odd! #INDvAUS
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) March 3, 2023

What a test victory by the Aussies. Especially given the results of the first 2 Tests & the fact that they lost the toss. @NathLyon421 spinning a web ???????????????????????? #IndvsAus
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) March 3, 2023

Australia batted better on this track. Remember, India won the toss and batted first. #IndvsAus
— RK (@RK_sports) March 3, 2023

The pitch provided increasing assist. to spinners as the game progressed, #TeamIndia unfortunately missed the opportunity to take adv. of winning the toss & batting first. Congratulations to #TeamAustralia for their victory, which secured their place in the #WTC finals. #BGT2023 pic.twitter.com/qgfItModSu
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) March 3, 2023

This is a good result for the series and Test cricket. We wanted fight from Australia and they have now asked many questions of India. For a side as good as India at home, they now need to answer in Ahmedabad. Series spiced up. All to play for in the 4th. @RevSportz #INDvAUS
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) March 3, 2023

Credit to the Aus team for a brilliant performance!! Congratulations on qualifying for WTC 23 Final ????????#TeamIndia will be hurt but I’m sure we’ll be back stronger ???????? #INDvsAUSTest
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) March 3, 2023

Fantastic to see Aussies play like Aussies! Some determined bowling and some courageous batting, They used the conditions better than us but tomorrow is another day. I am sure India has all the tools to bounce back in #AhmedabadTest @CricketAus @BCCI
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) March 3, 2023

Steve Smith had a great game as captain. Constantly thinking on his feet. Why, his catching got better once he was more involved in the game! ????
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) March 3, 2023

Many didn’t see that result coming after first two test matches!!! ???? #INDvsAUSTest #goodgamesafastgame! ???????????? pic.twitter.com/XzOfrVNF4k
— Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66) March 3, 2023

IND v AUS 2023: Cricket fraternity reacts as Australia beat India in Indore Test to book a WTC final spot

Australia chased down the 76-run target on Day 3 with nine wickets in hand.

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