Tue Dec 17 01:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Rain Delays India’s Fight Against Follow-On in Brisbane Test
**Brisbane, Australia:** The third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia at the Gabba Stadium in Brisbane has been repeatedly disrupted by rain on day four. Play, which was scheduled to resume at 11:00 AM, has been repeatedly halted due to persistent showers.
At the time of the latest interruption, India were struggling to avoid the follow-on, having reached 180/6 in their first innings, still 66 runs short of Australia’s first innings total of 445. Ravindra Jadeja (50*) and Nitish Reddy (not out) were at the crease, with Jadeja having already achieved a well-deserved half-century.
Earlier in the day, India’s batting order faced a significant challenge. KL Rahul, who scored a crucial 84 runs before being caught by a diving Steve Smith off the bowling of Nathan Lyon, and captain Rohit Sharma (10), dismissed by Pat Cummins, were key losses. India resumed the day at 51/4 and lost two more wickets in the first session, while also scoring 116 runs.
Despite the interruptions, Jadeja’s impressive half-century and a fifty partnership between Rahul and Jadeja provided some respite for the Indian team. Jasprit Bumrah’s impressive 6-wicket haul in Australia’s first innings (445) had given India hope for a comeback. However, persistent rain throughout the day hampered India’s progress, leaving their chances of avoiding the follow-on hanging in the balance. AccuWeather predicts a 40% chance of rain in Brisbane on December 17th, although the probability is slightly lower during the playing hours. The match continues to be a tense affair, with the weather playing a significant role in determining the outcome.
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