In the exciting third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Gabba in Brisbane, Indian captain Rohit Sharma surprised many by choosing to bowl first. The Gabba is known for being a great pitch for teams batting first, so this decision made people wonder if he had made the right call.
The match started with rain, which took away most of the day’s play. The weather had changed, with clouds in the sky, possibly making Rohit feel that bowling first was a smart move. However, cricket expert and former Australian player Matthew Hayden disagreed. He felt that India was already at a disadvantage because of this decision. Speaking on Channel 7, Hayden said, “I think India made a mistake at the toss. The pitch is usually really good for batting, especially in the first few days.”
Hayden, who grew up near Brisbane and played many games at the Gabba, believes it’s a tough pitch for bowlers in the early stages. Even though India played well when batting second on their last tour in 2021, Hayden thought this time would be different.
He predicted that Australia would win this match, which would give them a big advantage in the series. He also thinks that while India might do well in the New Year’s Test in Sydney, Australia would be strong in the final match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. “This Test will affect the flow of the series, especially moving into Sydney,” he added.
So far in the match, only 13.2 overs were played before rain stopped everything. Australian player Usman Khawaja looked strong at the crease before the rain interrupted the game.
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