The first day of the third Test match between India and Australia, being played at the Gabba in Brisbane, was washed out due to persistent rain. Fans are now eager to know what the weather will be like on the second day. The second day will see an early start, with 98 overs scheduled to be played. However, rain might again disrupt proceedings.
Weather Forecast for Day 2 of the Gabba Test
According to AccuWeather, the temperature on Sunday (December 15) is expected to hover around 30°C, with cloudy skies. There is a 46% chance of rain in the morning. In the afternoon, the chances of rain decrease to 25%, but the skies will remain cloudy. By evening, heavy clouds are still expected, with a 12% chance of rain.
Changes in India’s Playing XI
Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl first, considering the overcast conditions. India made two changes to their playing XI, bringing in Akash Deep and Ravindra Jadeja in place of Harshit Rana and Ravichandran Ashwin. Australia made one change to their team from Adelaide, with Josh Hazlewood replacing Scott Boland.
Australia’s Innings
Australia ended the rain-affected first day at 28/0 in 13.2 overs. Nathan McSweeney is on 4, while Usman Khawaja scored 19 runs off 47 balls. Jasprit Bumrah bowled 6 overs for just 8 runs, Mohammad Siraj gave away 13 runs in 4 overs, and Akash Deep conceded 2 runs in 3.2 overs.
Due to the washed-out overs on Day 1, play will start early on the remaining four days, with 98 overs scheduled for each day.
India’s Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Rohit Sharma (captain), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Akash Deep.
Australia’s Playing XI: Nathan McSweeney, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.