Local hero Usman Khawaja and young Nathan McSweeney displayed sound defensive technique against Jasprit Bumrah but persistent rain played havoc with the opening day of the third Test, allowing only 13.

Crushing victories by each side in the first two tests and mediocre form by some of the teams’ leading batters means there is no clear favorite in the third match of the five-test Australia-India series beginning Saturday in Brisbane.

The first day of the India vs Australia third Test at Gabba was washed out due to rain. Cricket Australia will be refunding the money to the fans as the weather spoiled their excitement to watch the high-octane Test on the opening day.

The third Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series continues at the Gabba. Head here to watch all the action live, free and on-demand on 7plus Sport. Play has resumed at the Gabba. Head here to watch all the action live, free and on-demand on 7plus Sport.

India captain Rohit Sharma has won the toss and decided to bowl first in the third cricket test against Australia at the Gabba.

Australia have made a bright start to the third Test, as the home side are 19/0 after 5.3 overs against India. However, the rain has ended up playing a spoilsport and both teams are now back in the dugout.

Australia have been sent in to bat in the third Test at the Gabba with India hoping to take advantage of the overcast conditions.