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PremiumIndia Vs Australia 3rd Test Day 1 LIVE Score: The opening day of the third Test between India and Australia saw only 13.2 overs bowled as Brisbane rain took the centre-stage at The Gabba on Saturday. After Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl first, the first rain interruption came only after 5.3 overs. Play resumed after 30 minutes before heavy rains came down to stop play once again as the Gabba became a swiming pool despite having a great drainage system.
However, with the rain playing hide and seek througout the day, the umpires decided to call it off after Tea break. To make most of the lost overs from Day 1, play will resume at 5:20 AM IST on all the remaining four days with a minimum of 98 overs to be bowled on each day.
Usman Khwaja (19 batting) and Nathan McSweeney (4 batting) are currently in the crease for Australia as they reached 28/0 at the time rain came down. Earlier, India made two changes, bringing in Akash Deep replacing Harshit Rana while Ravindra Jadeja bolstered the Indian batting by coming in place of Ravichandran Ashwin.
On the other hand, Australia made one change in their playing XI from Adelaide with Josh Hazlewood making his way back from injury, replacing Scott Boland. With the series locked at 1-1, Rohit Sharma's men will need to win the remaining three Tests to qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) final.
India vs Australia playing XIs:
Australia: 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: 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
Here comes the update we have been waiting for. Play on Day 1 called off due to rain. The match resumes on 5:20 AM IST on the remaining days with minimum 98 overs to be bowled.
As rain eases a bit, Gautam Gambhir was seen near the tunnel to observe the umpires' discussion. The Indian players are on their whites while Rohit Sharma sneaked peaked through the glass door. Meanwhile, the umbrellas are once again in action.
The intensity of rain has minimised but its is still raining. Some India support staff members emerge on the boundary line. Not sure what they are talking about. The covers are still on.
The weather forecast of the remaining days doesn't look good. 46%, 67%, 68% and 55% chances of rains are expected on the second, third, fourth and fifth days respectively in Brisbane, according to AccuWeather.com.
10 minutes to go befire Tea and nothing looks bright at The Gabba at the moment. It's pretty fair to say that the second session has been washed out. Not likely to to get any more cricket today.
Meanwhile, the floodlights are on at the Gabba. The drainage system at the Gabba is good but it is useless unless the rain stops pouring.
The Gabba looked like a sea on Saturday.
No news yet as when the game will resume today. Meanwhile, Sunil Gavaskar stood by Mohammed Siraj after the latter was booed on Saturday at the Gabba. "Siraj is getting the stick from all the "saints" in Australian cricket who, of course, were known for their impeccable behaviour on the field. It may have incensed Australian fans that Siraj's fiery send-off was directed at Head, who scored a magnificent century and was also the local boy. But the same people will cheer if an Aussie quick gives a similar send-off to an English batter during next summer's Ashes. There were some suggestions in the media that the Australians should get back to being the mongrels they once were. So, do mongrels simply purr, or do they bark, too," Sunil Gavaskar told Sydney Morning Herald.
The wait game continues at The Gabba. For the readers, let me tell you that the overs lost today can be adjusted over the course of the match.
Not so good view of the Gabba at the moment. Day 1 Washout on cards?
Nothing good at the moment from Brisbane. As it seems, there are puddles on the ground and the forecast of more rain is on in the next few hours. Looks like this session is likely to be washed out.
It's still pouring, according to Mark Nicholas. But the intensity of downpour has lessened a bit.
More bad news from The Gabba. It's still raining in Brisbane and there is plenty of water on the ground. Post-lunch session is delayed.
Expectedly, lunch has been taken on Day 1 of the third Test.
There was a forecast for thunderstorm too on the day. But if MET dept is to be believed, the weather is lot better afterwards as compared to now.
There is a lot of water alongside the covers which are visible to live eye. The drainage system here at the Gabba is fantastic. Hopefully, we will be abal to resume play once this spell stops.
Rain come again in Brisbane, this time with a huge intensity. The groundstaff quicky covers the pitch as the players are back in the dressing room. Australia reach 28/0 in 13.2 overs.
Akash Deep replaces Mohammed Siraj as the Bengal pacer showed early signs of swing against Nathan McSweene. Maiden over to start with for Akash Dee. AUS 24/0
Play resumes after a 30 minute stoppage due to rain. Mohammed Siraj finishes his unfinished over. AUS 24/0 (7)
There it is. Play to restart at 6:45 AM IST.
It's overcast at the moment but the good news is that the rain has stopped. The covers are being pulled off and we should have a restart shortly. The on-field umpires had a quick chat on the ground without umbrellas. Rohit Sharma walks out of the glass door and gestures towards the umpires with his hand. The umpires indicated 15 more minutes presumably. The pitch covers is being peeled off too.
ICYMI, India made two changes in their playing XI from Adelaide. Akash Deep came in plae of Harshit Rana while Ravindra Jadeja replaced Ravichandran Ashwin. Notably, India have played three didferent spinners in three Tests.
The umpires are out in the middle with umbrellas for a quick chat. The drizzle is still on with the pitch covered. The Indian players are having a quick chat with their captain Rohit Sharma while Steve Smith looks like solving a sudoku with a pen in hand.
A slight drizzle has forced the players go back into the dressing rooms. According to weather report, these are ‘scattered showers’. The groundstaff has covered the whole pitch. India's Rohit Sharma, fielding coach T Dilip and bowling coach Morne Morkel are having a chat on th ground.
India Vs Australia Test live: A good start for Australia in Brisbane so far. Jasprit Bumrah, once again, has been the pick of Indian bowling while Mohammed Siraj has leaked a few runs.
India Vs Australia Test live: Usman Khwaja shows signs of aggression as rocks back in to the backfoot to pull a short delivery from Mohamed Siraj for a boundary. The new ball has not swing for the Indians in the first four overs but the line from the Indian bowlers has not been great either.
India Vs Australia Test live: The opening pair of Usman Khwaja and Nathan McSweeeney have taken the crease for Kangaroos at Brisbane. Predictably, India's top bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, starts off with a maiden while Mohammed Siraj follows him in the next one.
AUS 4/0 after 2 overs
Khwaja 0 (6)
McSweeney 0 (6)
India Vs Australia Test live: 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 Vs Australia Test live: India have made two changes to the playing XI with Ravindra Jadeja replacing Ravichandran Ashwin while Akash Deep coming in for Harshit Rana.
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
India Vs Australia Test live: Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and deicded to bowl first in Brisbane. Notably, the visitors had decided to bat first during both the previous Test matches.
Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Ravichandran Ashwin/Ravindra Jadeja/Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep/Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy
Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitch Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
Meanwhile, India had an optional training session at The Gabba on Friday with only Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill featuring for the visitors. Rohit Sharma didn't come.
The last time India played at this venue in 2021, the visitors broke a 33-year-old drought to win a Test match at The Gabba. Can India do the same this time?
Brisbane experienced drizzles on Friday. Rain is expected on day 1 of the Test match along with thunderstorms. There are 65% chances of rain on Day 1 of the Test match.
Australia have already announced their only change with Scott Boland making way for Josh Hazlewood, who missed in the second Test. For India, there are a couple of changes expected.
India started the series on a resounding note with a 295-run win over in the first Test in Perth. Australia bounced back with a 10-wicket win in Adelaide. It's a do-or-die situation for the Indian team who need to win the remaining three Tests to qualify for the WTC final.
Hello and welcome to day 1 of the third Test between India and Australia. The series is locked at 1-1 with both sides winning once game each so far.
