IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Rain halts Day 1 action at The Gabba – Will weather impact the game in Brisbane?

Indian cricket fans had surely set alarms and woken up early to watch The Gabba Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) on December 14, 2024. However, what they did not want to see, soon after the toss and 13.2 overs had been bowled, was rain. While Nathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja were at the crease, having scored 28 runs, it started to drizzle, prompting the players to run off the field as the ground staff quickly brought out the covers.?

This was the second time rain had interrupted play, with Australia at 19 for no loss in 5.3 overs when the downpour halted proceedings. Now as the players waited in the dugout while the rain continued to pour, the teams decided to take their lunch break. Even the post-lunch session was delayed, with Sunil Gavaskar remarking, "It's completely drenched with water."?

So, will rain play spoilsport throughout the five days??

Day 1 of the game in Brisbane faces the highest chance of rain, with an 88% likelihood of precipitation and chances are - the entire second session could be washed out. Days 2 and 4 also carry a significant risk, with over 40% chances of rain. In contrast, Days 3 and 5 have more favorable weather forecasts, with rain predictions dropping to around 20%.?

More about IND vs AUS:?

Earlier, Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who won the toss, chose to bowl first, aiming to take advantage of the fresh pitch and overcast conditions.?

The Men in Blue had begun the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a commanding victory in Perth but stumbled in Adelaide, suffering a heavy 10-wicket defeat in the second Test.

Teams:?

Australia (Playing XI): Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Rohit Sharma(c), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep?

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