The third Test of the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia takes place at the hallowed Gabba in Brisbane from December 14 to 18, 2024. The series currently stands at an exciting 1-1, and this match will prove to be much more than an introduction to the rest of the series—it will be an encounter to remember for ages.
Having performed exceptionally well in the second test, the Australians will be eager to keep the wind in their sails and take a crucial lead over everyone. Conversely, India would look to bounce back after failing to do well in the last test and level with their opponents.
Thus, it is an awaited fight between two of the prominent nations in cricket. The well-known Gabba, with its history in the sport, will be a bright host to this encounter full of anticipation.
Match Details:
Details: India vs Australia 3rd Test
Venue: The Gabba
Date and Time: December 14-18, 5:00 AM IST
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
India vs. Australia Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Gabba is predicted to be bouncy and pacey, favoring fast bowlers. Historically, it has provided important support for seam and swing bowling, making early breakthroughs critical.
India vs Australia: Predicted Playing XI
Australia
NA McSweeney, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, TM Head, MR Marsh, AT Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, and Scott Boland
India
Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj
AUS vs IND: Fantasy Teams Selection
AUS vs IND Small League:
1. Usman Khawaja
2. KL Rahul
3. Virat Kohli
4. Steve Smith
5. Marnus Labuschagne
6. Rishabh Pant (wk)
7. Pat Cummins (C)
8. Washington Sundar
9. Nathan Lyon
10. Jasprit Bumrah
11. Scott Boland
AUS vs IND Big League:
1. Yashasvi Jaiswal
2. TM Head
3. SN Khan
4. MR Marsh
5. K Nitish Kumar Reddy
6. AT Carey (wk)
7. Mitchell Starc
8. Mohammed Siraj
9. Akash Deep
10. Rohit Sharma
11. Usman Khawaja (C)
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