Today marks the first day of the third Test match between India vs Australia at Gabba, Australia. Currently, the match is on hold due to bad weather.
India won the toss and opted to bowl first, with 13.2 overs completed before the game was interrupted by rain. Out of these 13.2 overs
| Bowler | Over | Run | Wicket |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 6 | 8 | 0 |
| Mohammad Siraj | 4 | 13 | 0 |
| Akash Deep | 3.2 | 2 | 0 |
India haven’t taken a single wicket yet. However, Australia hasn’t conceded many runs by Indian bowlers. With overhead conditions and a grassy pitch, Rohit Sharma had no hesitation in opting to bowl first, but the start wasn’t as impactful as India might have hoped. The pacers struggled with their lines early on, searching for the swing that wasn’t on offer.
Handling the batting from the other end often involves strategic shot selection and running between the wickets to support your partner. It’s essential to maintain a good communication rhythm and understand each other’s playing styles. Patience and situational awareness are key, as you need to adapt to the game’s evolving state while preserving your wicket
| Batting | Run | Bowl | 4 & 6 |
| U. Khawaja | 19 | 47 | 4s (3) & 6s (0) |
| N. McSweeney | 4 | 33 | 4s (0) & 6s (0) |
M. Khawaja has scored 19 runs in 47 balls and N. Ashwin has scored 4 runs in 33 balls, which indicates a slow start for Australia. The positive takeaway is that they haven’t lost their wickets to the Indian bowlers yet.
Following them, the batting lineup includes; Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, and Josh Hazlewood.
Recent Weather Update of India VS Australia
The positive news is that the Gabba has a sand-based outfield, so drainage won’t be an issue. Normally, rain halts the momentum of the batting team, forcing them to play again. In this case, the Indian pacers had just started to find their rhythm, causing trouble to both Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney on a few close chances. As a result, Australia might welcome this break, while India might not be as happy with the interruption. Stay tuned for more news.
It’s lunchtime and it’s still raining at the Gabba. There is some waterlogging on the outfield, but as mentioned earlier, the drainage is excellent at this ground, so we may see conditions getting back to normal soon once the rain stops.