Rain Looms as Australia Dominates India in Brisbane Test
The Brisbane Test is delivering drama on all fronts, with Australia’s formidable pace attack keeping India on the ropes amidst intermittent rain interruptions. On Day 3, Australia's seamers—Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Pat Cummins—showed why they are some of the best in the business, dismantling India’s top order under challenging weather conditions. With India reeling at 51/4 and trailing by 394 runs, the match now hangs in the balance, as rain and time emerge as additional players in this high-stakes contest.
Mitchell Starc set the tone early, striking twice in quick succession. Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a mere four runs, continuing his struggle against left-arm pace. Starc’s deliveries have been relentless, and his knack for exploiting weak points in India’s lineup has been critical. Shubman Gill, too, fell prey to a stunning gully catch by Mitchell Marsh, further solidifying Australia’s dominance. Then, Josh Hazlewood—returning after an injury—delivered a brutal spell, rattling KL Rahul and forcing a mistimed shot from Virat Kohli, whose inconsistent form continues to haunt India.
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Pat Cummins added to the woes by dismissing Rishabh Pant for the third time this series, showcasing Australia’s strategic mastery over India’s key players. Rain interruptions disrupted play frequently, but the Australian bowlers used every minute of available time to apply pressure. Each ball seemed a potential breakthrough, with the Gabba pitch offering just enough bounce and movement to keep the Indian batters guessing.
India’s plight is compounded by their inability to cross the 200-run mark in three of their last four innings. With Kohli, Gill, and Jaiswal failing to build resistance, the team faces an uphill battle. The looming rain offers a glimmer of hope, but Australia’s bowlers have already made their mark, and time is running out for India to salvage their position in the match.
While the weather may yet dictate the final outcome, the Australian attack has gained psychological supremacy. With the series tied at 1-1, this Test is pivotal, especially as both teams eye a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final. As Day 4 dawns, the question remains: can India find a way to weather both the storm and Australia’s unrelenting pace? Only time—and perhaps the Brisbane skies—will tell.
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