Brisbane weather forecast December 18: What are the chances of rain on Day 5 of 3rd BGT 2024-25 Test at The Gabba?
Team India were 252-9 at stumps on Day 4 of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane on Tuesday, December 17. On another rain-hit day, India resumed their first innings at 51-4 after 17 overs and managed to avoid the follow-on before bad light forced close of play.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma's horror run with the willow continued as he was dismissed for 10, caught behind off Pat Cummins. KL Rahul (84) and Ravindra Jadeja (77) then added 67 for the sixth wicket to lift the visitors.
Australia hit back to reduce India to 213-9. However, an unbroken last-wicket stand of 39 between Akash Deep (27*) and Jasprit Bumrah (10*) ensured India avoided the follow-on.
The visitors would look to bat for as much time as possible on Day 5 of the Test match, while Australia will be keen to push for a win. The hosts would, however, be hoping for better weather on the last day of The Gabba Test.
What is the weather prediction in Brisbane for Day 5 of The Gabba Test?
Looking at the weather prediction in Brisbane for Day 5 of The Gabba Test, AccuWeather states that it will be cloudy and humid in the morning. There is a minor flood warning as well. The probability of precipitation during this phase is 25 percent, while the cloud cover is likely to be high at 97 percent.
The afternoon weather report in Brisbane for Wednesday, December 18 says it will be cloudy and humid, with a couple of thunderstorms expected. The probability of precipitation is 90 percent, while the cloud cover is likely to remain high at 95 percent.
Shifting focus to the evening weather in Brisbane for Day 5 of the India vs Australia Test at The Gabba, AccuWeather states that it will be mostly cloudy. The probability of precipitation falls to 18 percent even as the cloud cover is likely to stay around 90 percent.
The five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy is currently level at 1-1. India won the first Test in Perth by 295 runs, while Australia hit back with a 10-wicket triumph in Adelaide. The series is important for both sides as they are in contention for a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.