Brisbane Weather Woes for Team India
India’s fortunes in the third Test against Australia seem to be spiraling downward, with the Brisbane weather forecast adding more challenges. Day 4 of the match is likely to be a washout, as reports indicate a 90% chance of rain and severe thunderstorms. This could spell disaster for Rohit Sharma’s men, who are already on the back foot after a top-order collapse in the first innings.
Day 4 Weather Outlook
According to Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology, the chances of rain on Tuesday are almost certain. Severe thunderstorms are expected, along with heavy downpours throughout the morning and afternoon.
- Chance of rain: 90%
- Possible rainfall: 5 mm to 30 mm
Early stumps on Day 3 due to rain have already hampered India’s progress. If Day 4 also gets washed out, India’s hopes of making it to their third consecutive ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final will take a massive hit.
India’s Struggles at the Gabba
The third Test kicked off with Australia dominating on Day 1, thanks to centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith, who took their team to an imposing 445-run total. Criticism poured in for Indian skipper Rohit Sharma’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss, a choice that backfired.
In response, India’s batting lineup faltered once again in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant fell cheaply, leaving India in a precarious position. At the close of Day 3, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul remained unbeaten, but India was staring down the barrel of a potential follow-on.
What Happens if Rain Wins?
If rain wipes out Day 4 and the forecast holds true for Day 5, India will face an uphill task. Their path to the WTC final at Lord’s in 2025 will require outright wins in the remaining two matches of the series.
The Stakes Are High
The Men in Blue need more than a stroke of luck to turn things around in Brisbane. While the Aussies are sitting comfortably, the rain seems to be tipping the scales further in their favor. Fans will be keeping a close watch on the skies as India battles both the weather and their form in the coming days.
