IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 1 Highlights of Border Gavaskar Trophy

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Updates: The third Test match between India and Australia at the Gabba faced heavy rain, leading to less than 15 overs of play on Saturday. Let’s look at IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 1 Highlights.

Following a commanding victory at Adelaide, the series was tied 1-1, which heightened the anticipation for the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the iconic Gabba in Brisbane. Both India and Australia were eager to maintain themselves and capture the lead in the series.

India won the toss and made the strategic decision to bowl first, inviting Australia to set a target. However, the weather had other plans. Heavy rain cleaned across Brisbane, severely disrupting the day’s play, which was ultimately limited to less than 15 overs.

Both teams were eager to play, despite the tough conditions. A light rain started during the match, leading to brief stoppages, especially in the sixth over. There was some hope of continuing when the rain let up, but it quickly got heavier again, forcing the cancellation of the match for the day.

In the limited overs that did take place, Australian openers Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney displayed commendable resilience against the Indian bowlers. Khawaja managed to score 19 runs from 47 balls, while, McSweeney struggled to find his footing, contributing just 4 runs from 33 balls. Both openers were eager to solidify their positions and capitalize on the opportunity in the days ahead.

The fans, who had gathered with hopes of an exciting and competitive match, were left feeling disappointed as the rain stopped any chance of a thrilling encounter. The focus now turns to the following days, where conditions may improve, allowing the teams to showcase their skills fully.

What happens in the 1st and 2nd Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

In the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), India achieved a remarkable victory, defeating Australia by 295 runs. Pacer Jasprit Bumrah played a crucial role in this win, backed by outstanding batting performances from promising talent Yashasvi Jaiswal and veteran Virat Kohli.

In response, Australia made a strong comeback in the second Test, winning by 10 runs in the Pink Balls Test at Adelaide. The standout player in this match was Travis Head, who scored an impressive 140 runs.

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