India Vs Australia 3rd Test Day 1 Session 1 Report: Rain Forces Early Lunch At Gabba

Australia reached 28 for no loss in 13.2 overs when the heavens opened up for the second time, disrupting play as the two teams decided to take early lunch

Updated on: 14 December 2024 8:26 am

Australia's Usman Khawaja runs back to the pavilion as it starts to rain during play on day one of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 Photo: AP

Early lunch was taken on the opening day of the third cricket Test between India and Australia in Brisbane on Saturday. (Day 1 Live | Full Coverage | More Cricket News)

Australia reached 28 for no loss in 13.2 overs when the heavens opened up for the second time, disrupting play as the two teams decided to take early lunch.

Invited to bat, Usman Khawaja (19 batting) and Nathan McSweeney (4 batting) negotiated the new ball well as the first session was marred by rain.

A steady drizzle had stopped play earlier in the sixth over as well.

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.

Brief Score

Australia 28 for no loss in 13.2 overs (Usman Khawaja 19 not out; Jasprit Bumrah 0/8).