Brisbane weather forecast December 15: What are the chances of rain on Day 2 of 3rd BGT 2024-25 Test at The Gabba?
Only 13.2 overs of play was possible on Day 1 of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 Test between India and Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday, December 14. Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bowl first, a decision that surprised a number of critics.
In the 13.2 overs of play that was possible on the opening day of The Gabba Test, Australia ensured they did not lose a single wicket. When stumps were called early due to rain, they were 28-0, with Usman Khawaja was batting on 19 off 47 and Nathan McSweeney on four off 33. For India, Jasprit Bumrah bowled six overs and registered figures of 0-8.
While Day 1 of the Brisbane Test was severely affected due to rain, the prediction for the next few days of the match is not too bright either. As per AccuWeather, a shower is expected in the morning on Day 2 of The Gabba Test on Sunday, December 15. There is a minor flood alert warning. The probability of precipitation during this phase is 46 percent, while cloud cover is likely to be 100 percent.
Looking at the afternoon weather in Brisbane for Day 2 of the third India vs Australia Test, the conditions are likely to be cloudy and humid. The threat of rain persists as there is a 25 percent probability of precipitation. The cloud cover is predicted to remain at 100 percent.
Shifting focus to the evening weather conditions for Sunday in Brisbane, AccuWeather states that it will remain cloudy and humid. The probability of precipitation reduces to 12 percent, but the cloud cover prediction remains high at 98 percent. Overs can be made up in the Test match with additional time being utilized. However, the weather gods will need to relent for that to happen.
Why the Brisbane Test is crucial in the context of BGT 2024-25
The third Test between India and Australia is significant because both teams are tied 1-1 in the series. India won the first Test in Perth by 295 runs, while the Aussies hit back with a 10-wicket triumph in Adelaide. A win at The Gabba will give them a crucial 2-1 lead and make it extremely difficult for the other side to stage a comeback in the five-match series.
The Gabba Test is also important in the wake of the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Australia and India are second and third in the points table with points percentage (PCT) of 60.71 and 57.29, respectively.