Brisbane weather forecast December 16: What are the chances of rain on Day 3 of 3rd BGT 2024-25 Test at The Gabba?
Australia dominated Day 2 of the third Border-Gavaskar 2024-25 Test against India at The Gabba in Brisbane on Sunday, December 15. Only 13.2 overs of play was possible on Day 1, a full day's play was held on Day 2, with the hosts reaching a commanding 405-7 in 101 overs by stumps.
Australia lost openers Usman Khawaja (21) and Nathan McSweeney (9) to Jasprit Bumrah, while Nitish Kumar Reddy sent back Marnus Labuschagne for 12. At 75-3 in the 34th over, the Aussies were in a spot of bother. However, Travis Head (152) and Steve Smith (101) put the hosts on top, adding 241 runs for the fourth wicket.
At close of play on Day 2 at The Gabba, wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey was unbeaten on 45. For India, Bumrah claimed 5-72 from 25 overs, but the rest of the bowlers failed to make much of an impact.
What is the weather prediction in Brisbane for Day 3 of The Gabba Test?
After plenty of play was possible on Day 2 of The Gabba Test, fans will be hoping for something similar on Day 3 as well. Looking at the weather forecast in Brisbane for Monday, AccuWeather says that it will be mostly cloudy and humid in the morning, with a couple of showers expected. The probability of precipitation is high at 90 percent, while there is a flood warning as well.
In the afternoon, the weather conditions during the India vs Australia third Test are expected to be mostly cloudy and humid. The probability of precipitation falls to 25 percent, while the cloud cover will be high at 88 percent. The humidity level during this phase is also likely to be high at 87 percent.
Shifting focus to the evening weather forecast in Brisbane for Monday, AccuWeather states that it will be cloudy and humid with showers. The probability of precipitation remains high at 86 percent, while the cloud cover is expected to be 99 percent. The humidity level is also likely to be high at 89 percent.
The 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy is level at 1-1. The result of the third Test will be crucial for both India and Australia. It will not only give them a 2-1 lead in the five-match series, but also improve their chances of progressing to the World Test Championship (WTC) final.