Australia v India 4th Test: Will rain wash away hosts’ chances of Gabba victory?

India isn’t the only thing standing between Australia and victory, with a deluge threatening to dampen day four in Brisbane. LIVE COVERAGE INSIDE

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Australia’s hopes of unleashing a series-winning salvo heading into day four hinge not just on the bat of David Warner – but on the looming Brisbane weather that threatens to wash away the hosts’ chances of victory.

With 25mm of predicted rain that could dump on the Gabba, there are fears delays could severely hamper Australia’s push to regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Warner and Marcus Harris will need to set the tone early and give Australia a fighting chance with a blistering runrate, as the hosts look to not only build a competitive target – but one reached quickly enough to have time to bowl India out tomorrow. 

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There are a maximum of 196 overs left in the match (98 overs each day), but with 60 per cent chance of rain forecast for Monday and then showers on Tuesday (80 per cent chance of rain) it would be foolish to bank on that full allotment.

A draw would see the visitors retain the trophy with the series tied at 1-1, having defeated Australia 2-1 two years ago.

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