India vs Australia highlights 3rd Test Day 1 play called-off; AUS 28-0

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 1: The umpires took the call after seeing the incessant rains as the 3rd test will resume tomorrow at 5:15 AM IST.

11:50 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: Day 1 called off due to rain!

The day's play has been called off due to persistent rain.

11:45 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: Till when can the day's play be extended?

If the play resumes today, umpires will likely extend the play till 6:20 PM local time (1:50 PM IST). However, there will be a light problem by then which will eventually mean that the umps would call for stumps before that.

11:32 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: More cricketing action expected today!

The weather forecast indicates a thunderstorm warning lasting until 3:45 PM local time (11:15 AM IST), leaving players and fans hopeful for a window of cricket action around noon. With an efficient drainage system in place at the ground, the groundstaff are confident that play can resume quickly once the rain stops. As soon as the rain ceases, it’s expected that the pitch will be cleared and play could restart within 15 to 20 minutes.

The covers remain securely placed on the pitch, ensuring that the playing surface stays protected. While the storm may cause a delay, the groundsmen are well-prepared to swiftly get the game back on track once the weather improves. The anticipation is high as fans eagerly await the resumption of the match, hoping for clear skies and uninterrupted play soon. The umpires are expected to extend the day's play by one hour or so due to the time lost by the interruption as well.

11:11 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: Rain back at the Gabba!

The stoppage lasted for just a while as rain has again started in Brisbane which delays the pitch inspection further on the day.

10:57 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: No movement on the covers!

Despite of rain coming to a stop, the covers haven't been removed from the pitch in anticipation of further spells of rain maybe. Play will likely resume after the tea break if the condition stays like this.

10:46 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: Rain stops for a while!

There is relief at the Gabba as the rain has stopped for now with hopes of a post-tea session still on for the fans.

10:27 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: 2nd session done and dusted!

The 2nd session is set to be washed out in a few minutes as we are minutes away from tea now. The whole session is washed out as the rain continues to pour down in Brisbane.

10:17 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: No relief in conditions!

It is still raining with heavy clouds still hovering over the ground. The floodlights have been switched on and it doesn't look good at the moment.

10:01 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: Lyon causing a blackout in Pink Ball test?

Aussie spinner Nathan Lyon explained how and why there was a blackout during the IND vs AUS 2nd Test in Adelaide. Nathan explained that it was because of his request of switching on the lights in the nets to get some batting practice that the main flodlights got switched off.

9:50 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: Heavy rain expected again!

We are expecting more heavy rains to come today from the south east which will likely rule out any further action on the day. The radar shows heavy clouds could be making their way towards the Gabba and play spoilsport today.

9:43 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: Some cricketing action still expected today!

If the weather forecast stands true for the latter part of the day, then we could have  1 or 2 hours of cricketing action before stumps on day 1 at the Gabba today. However, if the conditions reamain as they are now, we could be seeing the rest of the day being washed out.

9:34 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: Still raining in Brisbane!

Despite of all the heroics from the drainage system, it is still raining at the Gabba which will make the restart impossible for now. The players would be hoping that the clouds disappear after tea in order to get some overs before the end of day 1. Rohit's decision to bowl won't prove to be that effective as he would've hoped to get his bowlers some more overs in the overcast conditions.

9:26 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: Gone in seconds!!

As promised by the ground staff at the Gabba, the drainage system has worked wonders and has soaked in all the water from the outfield now. People joining in now wouldn't believe that the outfield was flooded 10 minutes ago.

9:23 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: In pic! How The Gabba is affected by rain in Brisbane

The Gabba's drainage system has once again proven its excellence during the third Test between India and Australia. Despite heavy rainfall in Brisbane, the iconic ground showcased its ability to quickly absorb water, which will certainly help with the play getting resumed much quickly later in the day when the rain stops.

 

The innovative drainage system, which includes a state-of-the-art sub-surface network of pipes, ensures water drains efficiently from the pitch and outfield, preventing delays caused by rain. This system, coupled with the use of a unique synthetic underlay, allows the surface to dry faster than traditional grounds. 

 

The impressive functionality of the Gabba’s drainage not only minimizes disruption but also ensures that both teams can play in optimal conditions, even after heavy downpours. Its effectiveness has earned praise from players and officials alike, contributing to the smooth progression of the Test match despite challenging weather conditions.

The image below shows how rain has affected surface so far. However, it will be interesting to see picture after 10-15 minutes.

 

9:17 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: Thunderstorm alert!

The weather forecast for Brisbane is showing another spell of thunderstorms which will stretch until 3:45 PM local time (11:15 AM IST). It is likely that another session will be washed out and only then could we hope for some cricket before the end of day's play today.

Brisbane weather forecast

 

9:05 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: Conditions improving at the Gabba!

The ground's drainage system is doing the work now as the big puddles of water are certainly disappearing with the rain getting lighter and lighter with time now.

Still time for the play to resume as we have to wait for the rain to stop completely first. However, it is a sign of good things to come now with the clouds also sort of clearing up above the stadium.

8:58 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: Another session likely to be washed out?

It is looking like another session will be washed out on the day and play will likely resume after tea. This Test match could experience moments like these on a regular basis with the weather forecasts for the next 4-5 days not giving much of a hope to the fans and players.

8:52 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: Light drizzle continues!

The intensity of the showers has decreased but it continues to pour down at the Gabba with a considerable time still left for the play to resume at the moment.

The weather updates for the latter part of the day does provide some relief to both the fans and the players as we are still expecting some cricketing action later in the day.

8:44 AM

Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: What's ahead in store!!

The second session was set to begin, but the unyielding rain has dashed any such hopes. The downpour shows no signs of abating, and the wait for cricket continues. The ground, now a soggy mess, has absorbed plenty of water, and even with the Gabba’s stellar drainage system, it will take considerable time to restore playability.

 

The post-lunch session is officially delayed, and live visuals offer little comfort. The field is completely drenched, and Sunil Gavaskar’s grim assessment only deepens the gloom: “We’ll be lucky to get even an hour of play if the rain stops now.”

 

For cricket fans, the situation is bleak. The skies remain heavy, the field sodden, and the action elusive. The Gabba waits in suspended animation, its stage soaked, its drama momentarily drowned.

8:40 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: Post-lunch session delayed!

It is time for the lunch break to get over now but the rain gods aren't taking it easy on the fans at the moment with heavy rain persisting at the Gabba. Still pretty gloomy in Brisbane as the outfield has been flooded now. 

It's frustrating especially for the Indian fans who were up and awake early in the morning to watch the match and have had little to no cricketing action so far.

8:30 AM

3rd Test Day 1 | IND vs AUS LIVE WEATHER UPDATES: Forecast not encouraging

As the players are taking early lunch in Brisbane. Lets take a look at the weather forecast of the remaining play of the day. 

It is currently raining at the moment. There is a forecast of more than 70 per cent of rainfall till 10:30 AM IST (3 PM Brisbane time). The drainage of The Gabba is superb. 

The local fans said tthat the rain could take place till 4 PM local time (11:30 AM IST). But one can't say about the weather.

Let's keep our fingers crossed.

India vs Australia 3rd test Day 1 Brisbane live weather forecast

8:10 AM

3rd Test Day 1 | IND vs AUS LIVE WEATHER UPDATES: A stop-start session for both sides!

Both sides didn't benefit from the interruptions in the first session. While the Aussies were left frustrated with the first spell of rain, the Indian pacers would've hoped for the play to be uninterrupted while Akash Deep and Bumrah looked to come in strongly as heavy rains entered the fray.

8:03 AM

3rd Test Day 1 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Khawaja looking in good touch!

We have already seen some pull shots from Aussie opener Usman Khawaja who is looking in good form so far. He hasn't scored much against Bumrah but has done well against the likes of Siraj in the middle.

7:53 AM

3rd Test Day 1 | IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Lunch break comes early!

Lunch is taken early as the play is expected to resume after the 40-minute break. Big water puddles are visible now in the middle with rain still going heavy.

7:47 AM

3rd Test Day 1 | IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Relief for fans later in the day!

While the forecast did predict a thunderstorm, it is expected to clear out later in the day and fans would get to see their cricketing heroes out in the middle as well.

7:41 AM

3rd Test Day 1 | IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Indian pacers doing well post-rain!

The first spell of rain brought out the best of the Indian pacers as they maintained good line and length as Akash Deep also came into the attack. However, they haven't got a wicket so far with Khawaja and McSweeney being patient and leaving deliveries quite regularly in the middle for now.

7:36 AM

3rd Test Day 1 | IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Outfield starting to collect water!

There are visible puddles of water on the outfield now as the intense rain continues to pour down at the Gabba. Even after the rain stops, the groundstaff will require some time to get the outfield ready in time.

7:30 AM

3rd Test Day 1 | IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 1st session done and dusted?

With heavy rain in the middle, it is loking more and more likely that lunch will be taken at it's original time (8:20 AM IST). Looks like the play will resume with the post-lunch session today. Still time to decide whether India's call for bowling first was the right thing to do or not.

7:24 AM

3rd Test Day 1 | IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Dark clouds return!

It has become dark again above the stadium with heavier clouds coming in to disrupt the proceedings this time. This could be lengthier delay than the previous one. The outfield remains uncovered as the ground staff back the drainage system of the stadium to do the job once the rain stops.

7:22 AM

3rd Test Day 1 | IND vs AUS LIVE WEATHER UPDATES: Drizzle comes back!

The groundstaff rush to the middel as the players have to make way again because of a heavy drizzle again at the Gabba.