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As the riveting Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 strikes to its third chapter, there could also be a brand new twist on the playing cards. The third Test between India and Australia – to be performed on the iconic Gabba in Brisbane – might not even go forward completely. This is as a result of Brisbane has seen torrential downpours of rain in current days. In an space that’s largely unaffected by rain throughout this time of the yr, the issue may play spoilsport, with rain predicted on all 5 days of the Test match.
The most rain is predicted on Day 1, which is Saturday, December 14. As per AccuWeather, there may be an 88 % chance of rain throughout the day. This may properly intrude with a whole lot of play on Day 1. Thunderstorms are additionally forecast.
As per the forecast, the rain is anticipated to minimize over the course of the following 4 days. However, a morning bathe has been predicted on Day 2 as properly, which may hamper proceedings.
While little to no rain is predicted on Day 3 and Day 5, a day bathe is on the playing cards on Day 4.
The first two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy have been utterly devoid of rain. Although there was a menace of rain at Perth, the situations improved by the point the Test match acquired underway.
Most of the third Test is anticipated to have cloudy and overcast situations, which may additional help quick bowling.
The rain might trigger the Test match to go so long as Day 5. So far, each Test matches have not gone that far. The first Test ended within the first session of Day 4, whereas the second Test led to simply two-and-a-half days.
The sequence is poised at 1-1 heading into the third Test. Both sides are eyeing a spot within the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 closing.
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