IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Day 1 Washed Out, Extended Play Scheduled for Day 2: Persistent rain continued to ruin the first day of the third Test match between India vs Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane, as only 13.2 overs could be played out. Australia won the toss and chose to bat. They had started fairly cautiously, reaching 28/0 when the rain interrupted play.
Openers Usman Khawaja (19*) and Nathan McSweeney (4*) had survived a challenging opening from the Indian attack featuring a disciplined Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and debutant Akash Deep. However, the weather prevented any further action, leaving both teams disgruntled and putting pressure on everyone for the remaining days in the match.
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Plan for Day 2 of IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Early Start With Extra Sessions
Day 2 will get off to an early start to compensate for Day 1 losses. The pre-match coverage starts as early as 5:15 AM IST and the first ball is scheduled for 5:20 AM IST. A maximum of 98 overs will be allocated to ensure enough chances for both teams to go as far as possible in settling into an advantage by playing at the Gabba. The Gabba is known for its pace and bounce, offering some early assistance to the seamers during this morning session, a vital time for the Australian batsmen and Indian bowlers alike.
The series is currently tied 1-1. India would want to exploit the conditions early to get its foot in the door after Australia’s strong comeback in the second Test in Adelaide. Each side, however, would have been given extra time to think about strategies because of the rain delay. Both know that the pressure is mounting to make the most of the remaining days.
