Australia vs India 3rd Test Live Updates: First day abandoned due to rain
Australia vs India 3rd Test Live Updates
The much-awaited 3rd Test of the Border-Gavaskar in Gabba Stadium in Brisbane has taken action as India have opted to bat first. The match is at the stake of getting struck by rain as per the reports, with the conditions being cloudy, but everyone is positive and there is plenty of cricket to be played in this Test match.
First day abandoned due to rain
The first day of the Brisbane Test has been abandoned due to heavy rain. Only 13.2 overs were played on the day with Australia managing to put up 28 runs on the board. Let’s hope we can get a full day’s play tomorrow for the second day of the Test.
Heavy rain or Storm?
The visuals shared by cricket fans from the Gabba Stadium suggest there not to be just raining at the venue, but there seems to be storm pouring at the moment. There are chances of even the day getting called off, let’s hope for the best as of now.
Match to be heavily delayed
Doe to consistent rains, the match has been heavily delayed. Plenty of water is on the ground which will take a while to be taken care of. The conditions are not looking good for the team to have some action.
Rain comes back
The drizzle has returned and the players are walking off the field. The intensity is high on this rain as the groundstaff is nailing the covers to ensure they stay in place.
Score Update: 26/0- 10 overs
Nothing special has happened as Australia is currently at 26/0 after 10 overs, more to come.
The match continues
The players step back on the field as the umpires have given the clear call to everyone. Almost 30 minutes got wasted due to this sudden drizzle, much more to come as the day goes on.
Rain Covers coming off!
The stadium is filled with cheers by the spectators as the rain covers are coming off. Some dark clouds still lurk in the sky but weather can not be trusted for today’s match. According to the umpires, game set to begin anytime within the next 10 minutes.
Rain stopped the proceedings
The first shower of rain have begun suddenly and the match has been paused for the time being. Rohit Sharma is having a conversation with fielding coach Dilip and Morne Morkel, meaning the rain is not heavy at all. Match expected to resume soon, stay tuned with us.
Score Update: 18/0- 5 overs
After the first 5 overs, Australia is at 18 runs for no loss. Lot of game is yet to be uncovered, stay tuned.
The Match begins
Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney step on the pitch to open the innings for their team. Jasprit Bumrah to begin the proceedings.
Pitch report
The conditions are challenging as it is wet going into the game. The conditions are cloudy which will assist pacers and the movement that is to be offered by the pitch will offer a plenty of carry.
India opted to bowl
Rohit Sharma won the toss and has decided for the team to bowl first.
Jasprit Bumrah to lead the bowlers
Jasprit Bumrah has been the leading wicket-taker in this series by far as he has bagged 12 wickets at average of 11.25. At the moment, Bumrah is the player to have led the lineup and is expected to perform like this in the upcoming matches as well.
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 (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Akash deep.
Hello and Welcome
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