Australia vs India, Brisbane Test: A look at session timings
What's the story
The 3rd Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India will begin on December 14 at The Gabba, Brisbane.
The venue is famous for its difficult conditions, including a fast surface and true bounce that challenges visiting teams.
The match has huge implications for India in their quest for a place in the ICC World Test Championship final.
Notably, the first day's play in Brisbane will begin quite early compared to Perth and Adelaide.
Schedule
Match timings for Indian viewers (IST)
For Indian fans watching from home, the match will begin at 5:50am IST owing to the time difference between Brisbane and Perth.
First Session: 5:50am to 7:50am.
Lunch Break: 7:50am to 8:30am.
Second Session: 8:30am to 10:30am.
Tea Break: 10:30am to 10:50am.
Third Session: 10:50am to 12:50pm.
Series
The five-Test series remain evenly poised
The five-Test Border-Gavaskar series is currently level at 1-1.
India won the series opener in Perth by 295 runs, whereas Australia responded firmly with a 10-wicket win in Adelaide's Day/Night Test.
Notably, India need to win their remaining three Tests in order to make the ICC World Test Championship final.
India have won only one of their seven Tests in Brisbane.
Forecast
Weather forecast for Gabba Test
The weather forecast predicts a 25% chance of rain on Day 1, which could increase by 15% later on.
Days 2 and 3 also have a predicted 25% chance of precipitation. The forecast predicts cloudy skies with "medium chances of showers" during the course of the match.
However, incessant rain and thunderstorms are unlikely to prevail.