Akash Deep, centre, appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of Nathan McSweeney on day one of the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane. Photo: AP Akash Deep, centre, appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of Nathan McSweeney on day one of the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane. Photo: AP

India will hope for a better start to the morning than the one they got on Day 1, after winning the toss and opting to bowl first in the third Test against Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane. Though they only conceded 28 runs in 13.2 overs, the visitors did not pick up any wickets in around an hour of play and would want to change that on Sunday, December 15. (Full Coverage | More Cricket News)

But before that, the rain gods will need to relent and play will have to get underway after the near-washout earlier. A steady drizzle had stopped play briefly in the sixth over before a second spell of heavy showers prevented any further play. Openers Usman Khawaja (19 batting) and Nathan McSweeney (4 batting) negotiated the new ball well in the opening session.

Pacers Jasprit Bumrah (0/8 in 6 overs), Mohammed Siraj (0/13 in 4 overs)and Akash Deep (0/2 in 3.2 overs) operated for India. Resuming after the first rain break, Akash Deep and Siraj were beginning to get the ball to nip around before the heavens opened up. The five-match series stands tied at 1-1.

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Because of all the overs lost, play is scheduled to begin at 5:20am IST instead of 5:50am IST on all four remaining days of the third Test. Let's take a look at the weather forecast for Day 2 in Brisbane:

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Though we might not see as much rain as on Saturday, conditions will remain cloudy through most of Sunday. There is a chance of rain in the morning, around 9am local time. Post that, the probability of play increases. The temperature is expected to hover between 24 and 31 degrees Celsius.

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When and where will the India vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 2 be played?

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The India vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 2 will be played at The Gabba in Brisbane on Sunday, December 15, 2024 starting 5:20am IST (if weather permits).

Where will the India vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 2 be telecast and live streamed?

India, the most successful team in the competition, now have five titles, including back-to-back triumphs in 2023 and 2024. The victory adds to their bronze medal secured at the Paris Olympic Games last month.

After a goalless first quarter, Korea struck just 36 seconds into the second quarter with Jungjun Lee finding the net due to a mistake from Pakistan goalkeeper Abdullah Ishtiyaq Khan. The goal remained the difference between the two teams till the half-time.

The India vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 2 will be live streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website in India, and telecast on the Star Sports Network in India.

Playing XIs

Australia: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohlidoubleu casino, Rishabh Pant(w), Rohit Sharma(c), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep