The anticipation that surrounded the third Test between India and Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane literally did not end till the last moment as it ended in a draw bringing the series to a close of 1:1. The final day of the Test seemed like a climax with both teams racing against not only time but also the weather as well as for the win of the series. With a dominant performance rounded off by the finale ending the match as a thrilling affair which displays the fondness that both teams have for the sport and all cricketers respect, showcasing the very essence of test cricket.
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For the last day, both teams came out fiercely, with India looking to accomplish the 324 run mark while Australia was aiming to clinch the series by taking the last ten wickets, in what had been an extremely competitive series. The pitch was expected to break up further and both batsmen and bowlers were expected to have a hard time during the last game. As the sides went into the seasonal reset, the Indian openers walked in with an aim to form a solid base between them in Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill who faced the lethal threat of Cummins and Lyon who were looking to knock them off easy.
When the day did arrive, Sharma and Gill hadn’t peaked and rather continued to maintain their low in the season having no turn or bounce left to counter against the two superb spin and pace bowlers.
Gill’s youthful exuberance was in full view as he hit a number of brilliant boundaries while Rohit was looking to score some runs to consolidate the innings. In spite of some good bowling, India seemed to be progressing well till an influx of wickets saw them reduced to 157 for 4 at one stage.
Nature’s Impact and Deferment of Starting Time
The events for Day 5 were shaped to a great extent because of the nature. With torrential rains in the morning, the start was delayed, and only a few overs played in the end. The delay meant that India had to chase a big target in a shorter time period which increased the drama of the day. With the clouds having moved away and the match able to continue, Ajinkya Rahane led the Indian team and quickly understood the need to score runs quickly but at the same time managed wickets in hand.
Australia’s Efforts
On the other hand, Australia too had its own set of problems. As vital Indian players came back into the match, the two Australian’s the pressure increased as the match wore on. It was important to win the match for them as the series was standing at 1-1; else it would be difficult for them to win the entire series but that however was made difficult by India’s never ending fight.
As everyone was expecting, Nathan Lyon was expected to be the biggest bowling threat, but much to everyone’s surprise and in fact to everyone’s horror it turned out to be quite the opposite on Day 5 as the surface on the pitch settled down to make batting much easier.
Australia’s best bowler, Pat Cummins went for the kill but the Indian batters stood firm, showing excellent defense against his attempts. In this game, the Australian weather and the pitch both played a huge role in the result. With both sides having put on an exemplary performance, this game resulted in a draw.
Conclusion and Series Result
The series remained tilted at a 1-1 draw meaning cricket fans would have to wait for the next season of this enthralling saga. The Indian cricket team has survived this Test match clearly showcases the strengths of the Indian team especially after all the injuries and hurdles faced in the earlier part of the series. For Australians, sure the tie is disappointing, but they can feel relaxed knowing they have performed exceptionally well throughout this entire series.
The Gabba test will be remembered for the havoc that surrounded the toss and the match itself. The rain interruptions, the very much anticipated match, and the stress both sides felt turned out to make it one of the most entertaining matches in current history. The series ends as we began, the two teams will still have so much to lose and so much to enjoy in the upcoming matches.
Brisbane meteorological Prognosis
The events of the last day highly depended upon the weather in Brisbane.
As forecasts of rain were made in the Vicinity of the fourth Test Match, the commencement was delayed until day five which did not hold that heavy of a significance. It was a relief that it did rain since that afternoon session could have been susceptible to rain and, in fact, the last session went off without a flaw. As such, the light drizzles which at first went against the match were finally accepted and actually enhanced the seriousness and the intensity of the match.
All in all, fans from both sides will be looking forward to not the results but the excessive drama and the twist that this Test series had on offer, especially the final test at the Gabba between Australia and India, which had the potential to end in any of the teams favor. For this particular test series, the supporters and the analyst alike, would remember the strategies, the sheer determination, and the forceful nature that encompassed the sides and amused many.
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