India's WTC Final Race Heats Up: Brisbane Test Weather Forecast
The finale of the World Test Championship hangs in the balance, with four teams in the running: India, Australia, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. The intensity is palpable as India faces Australia in the Brisbane Test, with the Kiwis' chances dependent on the outcome of this series. A win for India will propel them forward, but their rivals are also vying for a spot in the final.
A draw in Brisbane would suit India perfectly, given the rainy forecast for the final day. Heavy showers, with a high chance of thunderstorms and 2-25mm of rain predicted, could delay Australia's bowling and limit their overs, effectively reducing the chances of India being knocked out. Josh Hazlewood's calf injury, which impacted Australia's bowling strength, would also be a factor to consider. With 98 overs still scheduled for the day, a draw remains a possibility, keeping India's hopes for the WTC final alive.
The stakes are also high for Sri Lanka, who will be keenly watching the Australia-India series. A win or a draw for India could see Sri Lanka being knocked out of the competition, depending on the outcome of their own series against Australia. The pressure on India is Builds up as the cricket fans wait with bated breath for the Brisbane Test.
The tightrope India walks, however, would give Sri Lanka the impetus to push for a strong resolve in their Test series against Australia. It remains to be seen how the Brisbane Test unfolds, given the impending weather conditions, but the cricketing world can be sure of one thing - this season, any match in the cricket happened upfront more professionally and ends up being abundantly hotter.