IND vs AUS 3rd test Weather Report: As Rohit Sharma-led India gears up to face Australia in the third Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Gabba in Brisbane, starting Saturday, December 14, the looming threat of rain could disrupt the much-anticipated clash. The series is currently tied at 1-1, with both teams eager to gain the upper hand in this high-stakes encounter.
Australia bounced back from their defeat in the Perth Test with a dominant win in the pink-ball Test in Adelaide. Now, with the series evenly poised, both teams are looking to secure a crucial victory. However, weather conditions may play a significant role in shaping the outcome of this match.
India vs Australia 3rd test Brisbane Weather Today
Although Brisbane has seen sunny weather leading up to the Test, the forecast predicts thunderstorms on December 14. According to AccuWeather, the temperature will be around 27°C with high humidity, and there’s more than a 60% chance of rainfall, with thunderstorms likely during the morning session. This could lead to interruptions on Day 1, which is scheduled to start at 10:50 AM local time (5:30 AM IST).
IND vs AUS 3rd test Weather Report Rain Prediction
Australia captain Pat Cummins addressed the weather concerns during his pre-match press conference. While he downplayed any alarm, he acknowledged the possibility of interruptions due to the thunderstorms forecasted for the day.
India returns to the Gabba, the site of their historic 2021 victory, where they became the first visiting team in 33 years to win a Test in Brisbane. That victory came despite missing key players such as Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, R. Ashwin, and Mohammed Shami. This time around, India hopes to replicate that success as they fight to keep their World Test Championship Final hopes alive.
The rain-threatened Gabba Test adds an additional layer of complexity to India’s bid for a series win, with both teams now hoping for favorable weather to allow uninterrupted play. Meanwhile, Australia has received a boost with star pacer Josh Hazlewood returning to the squad after missing the Adelaide Test due to injury, adding strength to their bowling attack.
With both teams desperate to make a mark, the stakes are higher than ever for this rain-affected Test, which could be a decisive moment in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.