A disrupted day of play on moving day at the Gabba in Brisbane has significantly affected the third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy due to adverse weather conditions. Only 33 overs were bowled on the third day, with the play divided fairly evenly between the conclusion of Australia’s innings and the commencement of India’s. Despite the limited overs, notable events unfolded as India’s top order struggled once again, concluding the day with a deficit of 294 runs and four wickets lost.

Although there was no continuous downpour, the persistent and erratic rain forced umpires to suspend play on six occasions throughout the day. The Gabba's advanced drainage system, coupled with the rain's inconsistency, led to ongoing hopes for play, which ultimately did not materialize. India’s innings faced significant interruptions, culminating in the umpires calling stumps.

Regrettably for Australia, who appeared poised for a favourable outcome with four early Indian wickets, rain is forecasted to influence the remaining two days of the match. Nevertheless, there is a possibility that conditions may improve in the latter part of the day, allowing for extended periods of play.

Forecast for day 4 at the Gabba

On the fourth day of the Test match, the Woolloongabba region in Brisbane, after which the cricket stadium is named, is anticipated to experience showers, particularly during the morning hours. AccuWeather reports a probability of approximately 49% for precipitation between 8 and 10 AM, coinciding with the match's scheduled start at 9:20 AM local time (4:50 IST) to compensate for overs lost on the first and third days.

The likelihood of rain is expected to increase to 55% around 11 AM, indicating that the morning session may once again be significantly affected by the potential for showers. Overcast skies could pose challenges for India, as KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma are currently at the crease and struggling to establish a rhythm.

On a more positive note, conditions are projected to begin improving around noon, with minimal rain anticipated throughout the afternoon. The chance of rain is expected to be 49% at noon, decreasing to 20% for the remainder of the day until 6 PM, when stumps are scheduled to be called.

Fortunately for the match, rain is predicted to return around 7 PM in southern Brisbane, a development that fans will hope does not disrupt the viewing experience following a curtailed session on Monday.

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