Brisbane: Rain interrupted the opening session of Day 1 of the third Test between India and Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane. After winning the toss, India chose to bowl first, capitalizing on overcast conditions and a green-tinged pitch to exploit early movement.
Match Overview
- Australia’s Score: 19/0 in 5.3 overs
- Partnership: Usman Khawaja (13*) and Nathan McSweeney (2*) remain unbeaten at the crease.
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah (3-1-6-0) and Mohammed Siraj (2.3-1-9-0) opened the attack for India.
Team Updates and Playing XIs
- India: Ravindra Jadeja and debutant Akash Deep replaced Ravichandran Ashwin and Harshit Rana in the lineup.
- Australia: Josh Hazlewood returned to the squad, replacing Scott Boland.
Captains’ Remarks
- Pat Cummins (Australia): “We would’ve bowled first too. It’s been a fantastic series so far. Just one change for us – Hazlewood comes in for Boland.”
- Rohit Sharma (India): “The pitch looks soft, and the conditions are overcast, which could help our bowlers. Everyone is looking forward to this big game.”
Background
Australia’s performance at The Gabba has been inconsistent, including a historic loss to India in 2021. The curator has promised traditional pace and bounce this time, setting the stage for an exciting contest.