IND vs AUS: The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team is set to face Australia in the third match of the five-match Test series. The third Test match between the two teams will be played at the Gabba ground in Brisbane. Rain can disrupt this match and affect the match. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia is currently tied at 1-1 and the third Test is going to be decisive.
IND vs AUS Both teams will be desperate to gain the lead
Both India and Australia will be desperate to gain lead, but the weather can also play a role in the result of this match. The Indian team was the first visiting team to defeat Australia in a Test match at the Gabba in 33 years. The Indian team will once again take to the same ground to repeat history. The weather in Brisbane has remained pleasant for the last few days, but according to the weather forecast, there is a possibility of a storm on December 14 i.e. the first day of the match.
What is the chance of rain?
Australia captain Pat Cummins dismissed weather-related concerns in the pre-match press conference but expressed the possibility of disruption during the match. According to the Meteorological Department, the day temperature in Brisbane on Saturday will be around 27 degrees, with a 60 percent chance of rain.
At the same time, storm has also been forecast in the morning session. The match between India and Australia will start at 5:50 am Indian time. If it rains, the first day of the third Test may be disrupted.
Hazlewood returns to the Australian team
After the victory in the Adelaide Test, Australia has included fast bowler Josh Hazlewood in the playing 11 for the third Test. Hazlewood has got a place in the team in place of Scott Boland. Hazlewood was ruled out of the second Test due to injury.
India’s probable playing 11:
Rohit Sharma (captain), Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Ravichandran Ashwin/Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep/Prasidh Krishna, Nitish Kumar Reddy.
Australia’s announced playing 11:
Pat Cummins (captain), Josh Hazlewood, Alex Carey, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc.
