The third match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is scheduled to begin on December 14 at the Gabba in Brisbane, where India will face Australia once again. The series currently stands tied at 1-1 after Australia’s victory in the pink-ball Test in Adelaide, which followed their major defeat to India by 295 runs in Perth.
Australia’s set-up will see a significant alteration as Josh Hazlewood comes back to play XI in place of Scott Boland. Hazlewood missed the second test due to side strains, and his return to bowling would be a good addition for Australia.
India doesn’t have most injury problems to settle. Meanwhile, the team management is expected to improvise a little with the bowling unit. Possible compensation options include Washington Sundar and Akash Deep, who will be introduced into the system.
Surely, the match would be exciting and closely contested with both teams keen to draw first blood in what promises to be a tough series. Tough, too, it will be for both India and Australia with the promise that it’s the premier test will be held at the Gabba, as it is usually known for its very testing conditions.
India vs Australia Head-to-Head Records:
Overall, these two have faced each other 107 times in Test cricket.
- Matches: 108
- India Won: 32
- Australia Won: 46
- Drawn: 29
- Tied : 1
Who will win the match?
Given their recent dominating performance in the second Test and their home advantage at the Gabba, Australia is predicted to win the third Test against India. In this pivotal encounter of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, which is now tied at 1-1, Australia looks well-positioned to win thanks to their batting depth and potent bowling attack, which is led by Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc.
Match Details:
Details: India vs Australia 3rd Test
Venue: The Gabba
Date and Time: December 14-18, 5:00 AM IST
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