Rain had the final say in the India vs Australia third Test at The Gabba in Brisbane, resulting in a draw as persistent showers on Day 5 made play impossible. Australia and India produced a memorable Day 5,

The match was disrupted by rain forcing the players off the field just 2.1 overs into the Indian second innings during the second session.

India lost the wicket of Akash Deep, who along with Jaspit Bumrah helped avoid follow-on. Akash was, stumped off Travis Head as India were all out for 260 and trailing by 185 runs during the final day of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane on Wednsday (December 18, 2024).