The third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 -25 between Australia and India is set to unfold at the iconic Gabba in Brisbane. This match holds significant importance for both teams, not just for the series lead but also for their aspirations to secure a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.
Both sides have delivered high-octane performances in the first two Tests, making the third encounter crucial in the context of the series. The Gabba, known for its pace and bounce, has traditionally favored the hosts, but India will be eager to repeat their heroics from the historic 2021 series, where they stunned Australia with a memorable victory at this very venue.
Key players from both sides are expected to play pivotal roles in shaping the outcome of the match. For Australia, their batting mainstay Marnus Labuschagne and skipper Pat Cummins will be vital, while India will rely heavily on the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli and star seamer Jasprit Bumrah to deliver the goods.
Test stats and records at Gabba:
- Total Matches: 68
- Matches won batting first: 26
- Matches won bowling first: 27
- Average 1st innings Score: 327
- Average 2nd innings Score: 317
- Average 3rd innings Score: 238
- Average 4th innings Score: 161
- Highest total recorded: 645 all out (158.6 Overs) By Australia vs England
- Lowest total recorded: 58 all out (21.3 Overs) By India vs Australia
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Brisbane Weather Forecast:
The weather forecast for Brisbane during the third Test indicates a mix of conditions, with intermittent rain chances and temperatures ranging from 23Ā°C to 34Ā°C. The opening day is expected to have a fair chance of rain, while the subsequent days see reduced rain probabilities. The humid conditions and potential interruptions might influence the match, though clearer spells are predicted on the final day.
Here is detailed breakdown of weather report:
Day 1: Saturday
- Condition: Showers, possible late storm
- Temperature: High around 29Ā°C, Low around 21Ā°C
- Precipitation: 88%
- Probability of Thunderstorms: 53%
- Wind: 15 km/h
Day 2: Sunday
- Condition: Mostly cloudy with bit of showers
- Temperature: High around 31Ā°C, Low around 23Ā°C
- Precipitation: 58%
- Probability of Thunderstorms: 17%
- Wind: 15 km/h
Day 3: Monday
- Condition: A couple of showers in the morning; otherwise, partly sunny
- Temperature: High around 30Ā°C, Low around 24Ā°C
- Precipitation: 60%
- Probability of Thunderstorms: 12%
- Wind: 17 km/h
Day 4: Tuesday
- Condition: A stray morning shower; partly sunny and very humid
- Temperature: High around 30Ā°C, Low around 23Ā°C
- Precipitation: 55%
- Probability of Thunderstorms: 11%
- Wind: 17 km/h
Day 5: Wednesday
- Condition: Partly sunny and humid
- Temperature: High around 31Ā°C, Low around 25Ā°C
- Precipitation: 1%
- Probability of Thunderstorms: 0%
- Wind: 13 km/h
Head-to-head record between Australia and India in Test cricket:
- Matches Played: 109
- Australia Won: 46
- India Won: 33
- Drawn Matches: 29
- Indiaās Highest Total Against Australia: 705/7
- Indiaās Lowest Total Against Australia: 36
- Australiaās Highest Total Against India: 674
- Australiaās Lowest Total Against India: 83
Squads:
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Brendan Doggett, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Devdutt Padikkal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar. Reserves: Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, Khaleel Ahmed, Yash Dayal
