hot646 India Vs Australia 3rd Test Day 2: Play Halted By Rain At Gabba After 13.2 Overs

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Australia's early surge on day one of the third Test against India was halted due to persistent rain. (More Cricket News)

Just 13.2 overs were played at The Gabba, with the hosts taking their early tally to 28-0 before play was eventually abandoned.

India, who made two changes from the second Test of the five-match series, which they lost by 10 wickets, won the toss and elected to field.

One of those Indian changes was the introduction of Akash Deep, who had an lbw appeal against Nathan McSweeney (four not out) in their only chance of an early breakthrough.

McSweeney and fellow opener Usman Khawaja (19 not out) guided Australia to 28-0 across two spells of play during the morning session.

Further rain is forecast in Brisbane, with 98 overs scheduled on each day for the remainder of the Test.

Day 1 has been rained out, with just 13. 2 overs of play at the Gabbahttps://t.co/PupB4ooHCb #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/hYLbTcEAPt

South Korea, meanwhile, are placed fourth in the standings with 6 points, with one win, three draws, and one loss. They were surpassed by China, who secured 2 wins and as many points. Korea’s season began with a 5-5 draw against Japan, followed by a 2-2 draw with Pakistan, their first victory with a 3-2 win over China, 3-1 loss at the hands of India and a 3-3 draw against Malaysia in their final pool match.

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Data Debrief: Australia seeking back-to-back wins

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Following their dominant victory in the second Test, Australia are aiming to win back-to-back matches against India for the first time in 10 years.

Australia, who lost the coin toss for the fifth time in six Tests against India, are looking to avoid suffering successive defeats at The Gabba for the first time since November 1986.