The IND vs AUS third Test of the ongoing five-match series between India and Australia will get underway on Saturday (December 14). IND vs AUS game will be played at the Gabba, Brisbane.
The series is currently locked at 1-1. India took the lead in the series with a thumping 295-run victory in the first Test in Perth. Australia then bounced back in style and won the second Test in Adelaide to draw level.
The hosts thoroughly outplayed India in the pink-ball Test and will be looking to make the most of the momentum. India, on the other hand, will be keen to bounce back and restore their lead in the series.
With both the teams all set for the crucial Test, here is the weather and pitch report for the third IND vs AUS Test.
IND vs AUS Weather Report And Pitch Report Of The Gabba, Brisbane – 3rd Test, India tour of Australia 2024-25:
IND vs AUS Weather Report Of Brisbane:
The weather report for Brisbane is not promising at all. The third Test could be interrupted by rain throughout the Test starting from the first day itself. According to a report on BBC, there is a prediction of thunderstorms for the first day with rain and cloudy weather for the next four days.
The match is scheduled to start at 10:20 AM local time. Around that time, the chance of rain is 80 percent. There is a good chance that the start of the game also gets delayed due to rain and a wet outfield.
IND vs AUS Pitch report:
Here are the stats of The Gabba, Brisbane:
| First Test Match | 27/11/1931 |
| Last Test Match | 25/01/2024 |
| Matches Played | 66 |
| Matches Won by Home Side | 42 (63.64%) |
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 10 (15.15%) |
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 0 (0.00%) |
| Matches Won Batting First | 26 (39.39%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 26 (39.39%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 28 (42.42%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 24 (36.36%) |
| Matches Drawn | 13 (19.70%) |
| Matches Tied | 1 (1.52%) |
| Average Opening Stand (Runs) | 36.06 |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 32.22 |
| Average Runs per Over | 3.16 |
| Average Score Batting First | 332 |
The Gabba needs a little introduction. With the venue known for offering ample pace and bounce, pacers from both teams will be looking to make the most of the conditions. Curator David Sandurski has already hinted that the surface will be a typical Gabba pitch as it is very fresh.
“Different times of year definitely make it different, it can be a slightly different pitch,” Sandurski told the Australian media ahead of the third Test.
“Pitches later in the season might have a bit more wear and tear while ones early in the season usually are a bit fresher and might have a bit more in them.”
Conclusion:
While the stage is perfectly set for yet another fierce game of cricket between these two fierce rivals, rain could play spoilsport.
The conditions won’t be easy for batsmen at all. With both teams full of world-class pacers, batsmen will have to be at their absolute best to do well.