Australia is trying valiantly to force a result in the third cricket test against India in Brisbane

The home side declared on the final day at 89 for seven...setting the tourists a target of 275 in 54 overs at a smidge over five runs an over.

But bad light forced the players to take an early tea break after just two overs and it's likely bad weather will ensure a draw...leaving the series tied at one-all heading into the penultimate test, starting at the MCG on Boxing Day.

NEWSTALK ZB's INTERNATIONAL CRICKET COVERAGE WITH GENERAL FINANCE.  CHECK OUT THEIR GREAT SECURED TERM DEPOSIT RATES.