India will leave Brisbane with heads held high as the Gabba Test concluded in a rain-marred draw, leaving the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 series level at 1-1. Despite Australia’s dominance early on, India avoided defeat at one of cricket’s most challenging venues. With two Tests remaining, the visitors’ chances for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final remain intact.
Rain the real winner of 3rd BGT Test at the Gabba
On Day 5, rain was the decisive factor. With a target of 275 set in 54 overs, India faced 2.1 overs before bad light and persistent showers forced play to halt. At 7/0, openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal barely had a chance to test the waters. Earlier, dark clouds and intermittent rain repeatedly interrupted play, dampening any prospects of a thrilling finish.
Jasprit Bumrah, take a bow!
The morning session saw Jasprit Bumrah at his lethal best. Overall, he claimed 9 wickets in the Test, orchestrating India’s fight in the Test. Bumrah was the standout performer in the morning session, delivering a masterclass in seam bowling. His 3/18 dismantled Australia’s batting lineup, starting with a peach to dismiss Usman Khawaja. Akash Deep added to the drama, claiming 2/28, as Australia’s batters succumbed to their own ultra-aggressive strategy. The hosts lost wickets in a flurry, managing 89/7 in just 18 overs before declaring. The duo of Bumrah and Akash Deep shone the brightest for India in this Test.
Best bowling figures by Indian pacers in a Test match in Australia ft. Bumrah
| Bowling Figures | Player | Venue | Year |
| 9/86 | Jasprit Bumrah | MCG | 2018 |
| 9/94 | Jasprit Bumrah | Brisbane | 2024 |
| 8/72 | Jasprit Bumrah | Perth | 2024 |
India’s performance in this Test will be remembered for their refusal to back down. After being pushed to the brink in the first innings, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, and Akash Deep ensured India avoided the follow-on. A lower-order partnership on Day 4 tilted the momentum slightly in India’s favour, frustrating the Australians.
The parallels to Sydney 2021 are clear. India’s resilience under pressure, especially in tough overseas conditions, has kept the series alive. With Melbourne’s iconic Boxing Day Test up next, both teams will have everything to play for as the battle for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and WTC points intensifies.
Updated WTC Points Table
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Draws | No Result | Points | Win % |
| 1 | South Africa | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 76 | 63.33 |
| 2 | Australia | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 106 | 58.89 |
| 3 | India | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 114 | 55.88 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 81 | 48.21 |
| 5 | Sri Lanka | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 45.45 |
| 6 | England | 22 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 22 | 114 | 43.18 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 40 | 33.33 |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 45 | 31.25 |
| 9 | West Indies | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 24.24 |
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