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The third match between India and Australia is being played in Brisbane. This ground is also known as Gaba. In this match, captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose bowling. However, after 5.3 overs, the game had to be stopped for half an hour due to rain. Play resumed but rain once again became a hindrance in the 14th over and the match was cancelled. The Gabba pitch was covered both times but despite heavy rain the ground staff left the outfield without any cover.
Excellent drainage system in Gaba
The Gabba Stadium was built in 1895. Initially all types of matches were played here. But gradually this ground was abandoned for cricket. The drainage system of this area has been excellent since the beginning. There is a 1.8 meter big drain below the field itself, which helps a lot in drying it quickly. The accumulated water from storms and heavy rains goes directly into this drain.
Use of Siphonic Drainage System
However, the stadium was redeveloped in the year 2000. During this period, a new drainage system was constructed at a cost of crores of rupees. Siphonic drainage system is used on this land, which is the biggest weapon to dry the water quickly in Gaba. The drain increases its speed. Therefore there is no need to cover the outfield. As soon as the rain stops, the water dries up within a few minutes. For this reason, Gaba ground is counted among the best stadiums in the world. Apart from this, Cricket Australia has never stripped him of his Test status. Test matches are held here every season.
How does a siphonic drainage system work?
In siphonic drainage system, negative pressure is created by using siphon effect. Under this system, a vacuum effect is created by using height. Due to this, air is not able to enter the pipe and due to this the water quickly goes into the drain. This system proves to be very effective as the Gabba has drains close to the field.