Rain Stops Play on Day 1 of the Gabba Test

Rain played spoilsport on Saturday during Day 1 of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at the Gabba, Brisbane, allowing only 13.2 overs of play. Fans were left disappointed but are hopeful for uninterrupted cricket on Day 2. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl first. At stumps, Australian openers Usman Khawaja (19)* and Nathan McSweeney (4)* remained unbeaten and will resume their innings on Sunday.

India introduced Ravindra Jadeja and Akash Deep into the playing XI, replacing Ravichandran Ashwin and Harshit Rana, adding depth to both bowling and fielding.

According to Accuweather, Day 2 may see showers in the morning, potentially disrupting the first session. However, the rest of the day is expected to remain mostly cloudy with limited chances of rain, increasing the possibility of extended play. The temperature is predicted to hover between 24-31°C.

After a 10-wicket defeat in the second Test in Adelaide, India aims to bounce back and reclaim their dominance. In Adelaide, the Indian batting lineup struggled, folding for 180 in the first innings and failing again in the second. Key players, including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and KL Rahul, have been underperforming, making this match a crucial opportunity for redemption.

With a lively pitch and overcast conditions, bowlers from both sides are expected to dominate. Fans will be keen to see if India can capitalize on early breakthroughs and restrict Australia to a modest total.

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