Tue Dec 17 00:09:09 UTC 2024: ## Rain and Australian Dominance Leave India Stumbling at Gabba
**Brisbane, Australia:** India faces a daunting task after a rain-affected and disastrous Day 3 of the Gabba Test, leaving them in deep trouble against Australia. Australia, after posting a massive first innings total of 445 runs, reduced India to 51/4 at stumps, with only 17 overs possible before rain washed out the rest of the day’s play.
Alex Carey’s aggressive 70 propelled Australia’s innings, while Jasprit Bumrah reached a double milestone with a wicket. The Indian bowlers eventually dismissed the tail, with Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep contributing crucial wickets.
However, the Indian batting collapse mirrored their struggles throughout the series. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul will resume the innings, facing a challenging situation with a significant deficit and a weather forecast predicting a 99% chance of thunderstorms in the morning session of Day 4. While the afternoon and evening sessions are expected to be clearer, the overall outlook remains gloomy for India. This stands in stark contrast to their memorable win at the Gabba in 2020/21. The Gabba’s reputation for pace-friendly conditions will only add to India’s difficulties.
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