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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: AUS vs IND 3rd Test Preview | How will India's playing XI be for the Brisbane Test?

All eyes are now on the third Test at The Gabba, Brisbane, which will start on December 14. Australia and India have played each other at the iconic venue seven times, with the former emerging winners on five occasions.

Payal DebnathDecember 12, 2024 at 12:01 PM • 3 min read
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: AUS vs IND 3rd Test Preview | How will India's playing XI be for the Brisbane Test?
All eyes are now on the third Test at The Gabba, Brisbane, which will start on December 14. Australia and India have played each other at the iconic venue seven times, with the former emerging winners on five occasions.

The third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 is to be played at the Gabba Stadium in Brisbane from Saturday, December 14. The series is currently tied at 1-1. After losing the Perth Test, Australia made an amazing bounce back against India in the pink ball test match played in Adelaide, defeating India one-sidedly by 10 wickets.

Also Read: Results from every AUS vs IND test match at Brisbane Ground

Now all eyes are on the third test to see which team will take the lead in the series. The excitement among the fans for the Gabba test is also at its peak.

AUS vs IND 3rd Test: Date and Venue

The 3rd Test will take place at The Gabba in Brisbane, a venue with a rich history in Australian cricket. The match is scheduled to be played from Saturday, December 14, to Wednesday, December 18. The Gabba, once considered an Australian fortress, was famously breached by India during their last visit.

AUS vs IND 3rd Test: Time

The match will start at 5:50 AM IST due to the time difference between Brisbane and India. 

Session Timings:

  • Toss on Day 1 at 5:20 am IST
  • Start of Play: 5:50 am IST
  • First session: 5:50 am IST to 7:50 am IST
  • Lunch break: 7:50 am IST to 8:30 am IST
  • Second session: 8:30 am IST to 10:30 am IST
  • Tea break: 10:30 am IST to 10:50 am IST
  • Final session: 10:50 am IST to 12:50 pm IST

AUS vs IND 3rd Test: Probable XI

India:

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Akash Deep

Australia:

Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

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AUS vs IND 3rd Test: Pitch Report

If early signs are anything to go by, there will be a considerable amount of grass left on the pitch. On Thursday, two days ahead of the start of the game, the pitch had a healthy covering of grass.

With rain expected in the lead-up to the Test and on the first two days, the wet build-up might also work in the favour of fast bowlers.

Since it's the early half of the Australian summer, the pre-Christmas Test in Brisbane is expected to offer more pace and bounce. India played on a pitch that got better and better for batting in 2021, and it's unlikely to be the case this time.

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Payal Debnath

Payal Debnath is a content writer with a deep passion for cricket. With years of experience covering sports content, she brings a unique perspective to every piece, from player analyses to match previews and game recaps. A lifelong fan of MS Dhoni, she draws inspiration from Dhoni's calm under pressure, leadership skills, and unmatched finishing ability. Combining a love for the game with a decent writing style, she delivers captivating content that keeps fans informed and engaged.

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