Tue Dec 17 02:48:58 UTC 2024: ## Rain Washes Out Most of Day 1 in India-Australia Gabba Test; Cricket Australia Pays Out $1 Million in Refunds
**Brisbane, Australia – December 15, 2024** – The highly anticipated third Test match between India and Australia at the Gabba was significantly disrupted by rain on Day 1. Only 13.2 overs were possible, leaving disappointed fans who had gathered to witness the clash.
However, Cricket Australia (CA) implemented its rain-affected refund policy, providing full refunds to all 30,145 spectators present. This decision, while pleasing to fans, cost CA approximately $1 million. The policy mandates full ticket refunds if fewer than 15 overs are bowled in a day’s play. Had just 10 more balls been played, CA would have avoided the substantial financial loss.
Despite the interruptions, Australia reached 28 runs without loss in their innings after being invited to bat by India. Play was briefly halted during the sixth over due to persistent drizzle, but heavy rain eventually forced an early end to the day’s proceedings.
The five-match series is currently tied at 1-1, with India winning the first Test in Perth by 295 runs and Australia securing a 10-wicket victory in Adelaide.
Playing XIs:
**India:** Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep.
**Australia:** Usman Khawaja, Nathan McAndrew, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
First Piper 