IND vs AUS / Weather can spoil the game in Gaba Test, know what is the chance of rain on all five days

IND vs AUS: The third match of the 5-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy being played between India and Australia will start from December 14 at the Gaba Stadium in Brisbane. In the first match of this series, the Indian team performed brilliantly and won, but in the second match, the Australian team made a great comeback and won by 10 wickets, and leveled the series 1-1. This has dealt a blow to the Indian team's hopes of direct entry into the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25. Now India needs to win this series 4-1 or 3-1 to make their place in the WTC final.

A new challenge is emerging in the third Test match to be played in Brisbane, and that is the threat of rain. Weather trends suggest that rain may affect the game in the third Test, which could prove to be a big setback for the Indian team's hopes.

Brisbane weather and its effects

There are some special indications about the weather conditions on the first day of the third Test to be played at the Gaba Stadium in Brisbane i.e. on December 14. According to the AccuWeather report, the day temperature is expected to be around 28 degrees Celsius. But the most important thing is that there is a possibility of 95 percent cloud cover on that day, and there is a 53 percent chance of rain. This means that the first day's play may be disrupted due to rain.

On the second day i.e. December 15, there may be some relief in the weather. On this day, the cloud cover in Brisbane can be up to 85 percent, but the chance of rain is expected to be less than 50 percent. There may be some reduction in the chance of rain in the next three days, which may make the weather a little better during the match. However, the data and weather indications so far make it clear that the effect of rain on the first two days can be heavy on the players of India and Australia.

Suitable conditions for fast bowlers

Better conditions can be created for fast bowlers due to overcast conditions at the Gaba Stadium. The fast bowlers of both the teams have performed brilliantly in the first two matches of this series, and in such a situation, their dominance can be seen in the third Test match as well. If the wicket remains moist due to rain and clouds on the first two days of the match, then it can prove to be very helpful for the bowlers. It may be easier for the team winning the toss to decide to bowl first, so that they can take advantage of this condition.

The performance of the bowlers of India and Australia has been excellent in this Test series, and they are expected to dominate in the third Test as well. Due to the fast bowlers, this match can be even more exciting, and the struggle between the two teams can be intense.

Road to the WTC Final

This Test match is not only important in terms of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but is also important in deciding the path of both the teams to the World Test Championship (WTC) final. If India wins this match, then its chances of reaching the WTC final will become stronger, but if Australia wins or the match is drawn, then this challenge will increase even more for the Indian team. The result of this match will make the chances of both the teams reaching the final more clear.

Conclusion

The third Test match to be played at the Gaba Stadium in Brisbane from December 14 is going to be important for India and Australia. The weather and pitch conditions can be helpful for the fast bowlers, which will be challenging for the bowlers of both the teams. The possibility of rain can affect the hopes of the Indian team, but if India overcomes this challenge, then its path to the WTC final will become even clearer.