India struggled significantly against Australia's pace attack at the Gabba, reeling at 22/3 after Australia posted nearly 450 runs. Starc and Hazlewood ripped through the top order, dismissing Jaiswal, Gill, and Kohli cheaply. Starc's two early wickets and Hazlewood's dismissal of Kohli left India in dire straits. Cummins later added Pant's wicket, deepening India's woes.
