Rain dashes hopes of Aussies efforts to go for a win vs India in 3rd test

 


The rain-hit Gabba Test ends in a draw. Weather disruptions in Brisbane played a significant role on the final day as well. India needed 275 runs to win but could only manage 8 runs without losing a wicket before rain halted play. After a prolonged wait, the umpires declared the match a draw. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy remains level at 1-1, with the next Test scheduled in Melbourne.


Rain had been a constant hindrance throughout the match in Brisbane, and the final day was no different. India faced a target of 275 runs on Day 5, and it was unclear whether they would go for the win or settle for a draw. Unfortunately, the weather denied fans an answer. Persistent rain, coupled with lightning threats, forced an early end to the game, and the match was officially declared a draw.


Australia had posted an impressive first-innings total of 445 runs, with Jasprit Bumrah taking 6 wickets despite not being able to break the backbone of the Australian batting. Steve Smith scored 101 runs, while Travis Head’s 152 earned him the Player of the Match award. India’s bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep failed to make a significant impact.


India's batting faltered in response, with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma falling cheaply. KL Rahul offered some resistance with a gritty 84, while the middle order put up a fight to save the follow-on. Rahul scored 77 runs, and in the end, Bumrah and Akash Deep held their ground to ensure India avoided the follow-on.


India’s innings concluded at 260 runs on the fifth day, leaving them 185 runs behind Australia. Akash Deep contributed 31 runs, while Bumrah remained unbeaten on 10. Australia came out aggressively in their second innings but struggled against India’s bowling attack. Bumrah was in fine form, claiming 3 wickets for just 18 runs. Siraj and Akash Deep took 2 wickets each. For the hosts Travid Head (17) , Alex Carey (20no) & a belligerent Pat Cummins (22) reached double figures as their batters made a mad scramble for quick runs & thereby losing wickets in clumps . Australia declared their innings at 89/7, setting India a target of 275 runs for victory.


India started cautiously, scoring 8 runs without losing a wicket before rain stopped play. Eventually, the match was declared a draw, leaving both teams with all to play for in the upcoming Test in Melbourne.


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