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After India bundled out Australia for 445, Mitchell Starc jolted visitors with a twin strike early in the Rohit Sharma-led side's first innings on Day 3 of the ongoing third Test match at The Gabba in Brisbane on Monday.

Rain halted play once again as India struggled to 22 for three on day three of the third Test against Australia here on Monday.

Australian bowlers raged mayhem against the Indian batting at the turn before the rain-gods intervened. Starc and Josh Hazlewood blew Indian batting to bits and the Indian batter looked confused by this deadly new-ball bowling pair.

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Starc was the catalyst, claiming two crucial wickets early on to send the Indian batting lineup into disarray.

Just as Josh Hazlewood induced a nick from Virat Kohli to account for the veteran batter for the second time this series, the heavens opened up leading to another rain interruption on the day and forcing an early lunch.

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Earlier, India had bowled out Australia for 445 in their first innings. The start of play on day three and India's innings were also slightly delayed due to rain.

Rain had marred the opening day as well with less than 14 overs possible. The five-match series is locked at 1-1.