The third match between India and Australia is being played in Brisbane. This ground is also known as Gaba. Captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose bowling in this match. However, after 5.3 overs the game had to be stopped for half an hour due to rain. The play started again but in the 14th over, rain once again became a hindrance and the match was stopped. Both the times the Gabba pitch was covered but despite heavy rain the ground staff left the outfield without any cover. Do you know why this ground is not covered despite such terrible rains? Let us know.

Tremendous drainage system in Gaba

The Gaba stadium was built in 1895.

In the beginning all types of matches were played here. But gradually this ground was abandoned for cricket. The drainage system of this ground 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 faster. The water accumulated due to storm and heavy rain goes directly into this drain.

Use of siphonic drainage system

However, this stadium was re-developed in the year 2000. During this period, new age drainage systems were built by spending crores of rupees.

Siphonic drainage system is used on this ground, which is the biggest weapon for rapid drying of water in Gaba. The drain increases its speed.

This is why there is no need to cover the outfield. As soon as the rain stops, the water is dried within a few minutes. For this reason, Gaba ground is counted among the best stadiums in the world. Apart from this, Cricket Australia never took away the Test status from it. Test matches are held here every season.

How does 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 does not enter the pipe and water quickly goes into the drain through it. Since there is a drain near the ground in Gaba, this system proves to be very effective.

Under this system, a vacuum effect is created by using height. Due to this, air does not enter the pipe and water quickly goes into the drain through it. Since there is a drain near the ground in Gaba, this system proves to be very effective.