India’s chances of making it to their third consecutive World Test Championship (WTC) might just get more complicated. The IND vs AUS 3rd Test in Brisbane faces the threat of rain on all five days of the contest. If the game is washed out, then India’s chances of making it to the WTC final are all but over. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is currently levelled 1-1, with Australia winning the 2nd Test in Adelaide by 10 wickets.
Rain threat on all five days of IND vs AUS 3rd Test
IND vs AUS 3rd Test is scheduled to begin from December 14. As per the Australian government’s Bureau of Meteorology, there is forecast for rain on all five days of the match, with 40% chance of showers on the first and last day. The forecast predicts medium showers on four out of five days of the match, which could prove to be a point of concern for India.
| Day | Chance of rain (%) |
| Day 1 | 50% |
| Day 2 | 40% |
| Day 3 | 40% |
| Day 4 | 30% |
| Day 5 | 40% |
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IND vs AUS 3rd Test at Gabba, Brisbane is a must-win for India in order to keep their hopes of booking a berth in WTC final. After securing a mammoth 295-run win in Perth in the opening Test, Rohit Sharma and co. faltered in the Pink Ball Test in Adelaide.
Key performances in the Adelaide Test came from Travis Head, who smashed an aggressive 140 off 141 balls, and Marnus Labuschagne, contributing a steady 64 off 126 deliveries. Mitchell Starc and captain Pat Cummins dismantled India, taking 8 and 7 wickets respectively, showcasing Australia’s resilience and determination to bounce back in the five-match series.
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