IND vs AUS Weather and Pitch Report: The biggest stage, the biggest rivals in the ICC events, and the biggest match in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024- it is INDIA vs AUSTRALIA in the Super 8s of ICC T20 World Cup 2024. 



With dark clouds over Saint Lucia, India, and Australia are set to lock horns in a crucial game for qualification in the Semis of the T20 Main event, here we are with the IND vs AUS, Weather Forecast of St Lucia, Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium Pitch Report For India vs Australia.



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No Indian Cricket fan would have forgotten the night of 19th November 2023 when Australia defeated India in India and took the ICC ODI World Cup trophy in front of a Hundred and forty crore Indians. Now, India have a chance to yank Australia from the ICC T20 World Cup qualification race.



For Australia, Mitch Marsh, the Australian Captain said "We just need to win, and there?s no better team to do it against." 



Australia need to win this game in order to cement their qualification for the Semifinals. If they don't win or even if the match gets washed away, their qualification will depend upon the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh match.



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Australia were high on confidence and performance right from the start of the competition and they secured five straight wins. But they also faced a defeat against Afghanistan in their last outing which has made their path a bit harsh now as they have to defeat the undefeated Indian Cricket team to lock qualification seats. 



India, on the other hand, are in quite comfortable condition right now. They just can not lose this game and they are playing the Semifinal. Even if the rain washes the game away, India will be qualified for the semifinals but a match of this high caliber should take place and India have a lot to prove.



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If we talk about the weather, it was raining in Saint Lucia yesterday and the same is forecasted for the match day. Let's take a quick look at the IND vs AUS, Weather Forecast of St Lucia, Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium Pitch Report For India vs Australia:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-aus-match-details">IND vs AUS Match Details</h2>



Series:&nbsp;ICC&nbsp;T20 World Cup 2024



Match:?IND vs AUS 51st Match



Day/Date:?Monday/24th June 2024



Time:?8:00 PM IST (10:30 AM local)



Venue:?Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium,?Gros Islet, St Lucia



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An overcast and windy day in Saint Lucia for Cricket. St Lucia City has a gentle temperature and moderately humid kind of weather at this time of the year. Today, on 24 June 2024, the temperature of St Lucia City is expected to peak at 31?C in the afternoon and drop further as the sun goes down. The temperature in the morning hours is expected to stay under 30?C.



Humidity is predicted to hover between 70-80% in the match hours and winds will gust towards the East at a speed of &lt;30Kmph during the match time. There is a window for a good match iff the weather god allows.



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It is expected to be an overcast day, there are slightly moderate chances of rain in St Lucia in the daytime. The rain possibility is around 20% in the afternoon and the match hours. An overcast and windy day for INDIA and AUSTRALIA in the ICC?<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/t20/t20-world-cup/">T20 World Cup</a>?2024 is what?<a href="https://weather.com/en-IN/weather/hourbyhour/l/e44b5eb902431109c6cd590e6abfa0ea320c8b5d1fa5e3b4953b9ef4fbb4fb3f">weather.com</a>?predicts.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="daren-sammy-national-cricket-stadium-pitch-report">Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium Pitch report</h2>



In the 10 innings played at this venue during the tournament thus far, the 200-run threshold has been surpassed twice, while teams have posted scores of 180 or more on six occasions. However, in the most recent match at this ground, a day game between England and South Africa, the conditions were less favorable for batsmen compared to the night matches.



Pace bowlers have claimed 32 wickets at this venue in the tournament, while spinners have taken 23. Notably, spinners have been more effective in restricting the scoring rate, conceding 7.91 runs per over compared to the pacers' economy rate of 9.42 runs per over.



READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/afghanistans-qualification-scenario-for-the-semi-finals-of-the-iccs-t20-world-cup-2024/">Afghanistan?s qualification scenario for the semi-finals of the ICC?s T20 World Cup 2024</a>

IND vs AUS, Weather Forecast of St Lucia, Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium Pitch Report For India vs Australia | ICC T20 World Cup 2024

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David Warner, the Australian legend, has retired from all forms of cricket over the last year. The legendary cricketer had already retired from the longest format of the game and also took his last go at the ODI format after Australia won the World Cup for the 6th time. The veteran Australian retired from the shortest format of the game, the T20Is, after Australia crashed out of the Super-8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2024 without making it to the semi-finals after their loss to Afghanistan. The Australian legend retires after a long-spanning career of 15 years with several great achievements. Warner retires with 18995 runs in international cricket alongside his commendable 49 centuries. 



 With several questions raised over what will be the future of David Warner with Australia?shall he play the next T20 World Cup in 2026??Warner answers it all with his Instagram post. 



ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-sanath-jayasuriya-named-sri-lankas-head-coach-before-the-india-series/">IND vs SL: Sanath Jayasuriya named Sri Lanka?s head coach before the India series</a> The veteran cricketer is very often seen active on social media, and it is where he made an official announcement. 



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?Chapter Closed!! It?s been an unbelievable experience to play at the highest level for such a long period. Australia was my team. The majority of my career was at the international level. It?s been an honor to be able to do this. 100+ games in all formats is my highlight.? ?I want to say thanks to everyone out there who has made this possible. My wife and my girls, who sacrificed so much, thank you for all your support. No person will ever know what we?ve been through. For all the cricket fans out there. I truly hope I have entertained you and changed cricket, especially Tests, in a way where we scored a bit faster than others. We cannot do what we do without the love from our fans, so thanks.? 
<cite>This is what Warner ended his retirement post with.</cite></blockquote>



 The veteran retires with some unimaginable records for the men from the Kangaroo Islands, making him the second Aussie after great <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricky_Ponting">Ricky Ponting</a> to have achieved such a feat. However, do not worry, pals, as David Warner would still be seen with his explosive batting style honoring the pitches at every possible franchise he features for and he also keeps his chances open for the Champions trophy, next year, saying if he is picked for the same.

?Chapter Closed!? David Warner retires from his splendid international career with a heartfelt Instagram post

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ODI Cricket: The first ever ODI game was played in January 1971, and since then it has overshadowed Test <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/what-is-rtm-card-ipl-2025-auction/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/what-is-rtm-card-ipl-2025-auction/">cricket</a>. Almost 30 countries have played this format overs, and only two countries have played over 1000 ODIs until date. Australia have been the World Champions in ODI cricket.



They have won six World Cup titles in their history. There have been only three teams that have won 500 or more ODIs overall, and this article is also related to such amazing stats. We will talk here about the top five teams with the most wins in ODI <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/news/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/news/">cricket</a> history.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Five Teams with Most Wins in ODI Cricket</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">5. West Indies</h3>



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The Carribbean side used to be the team to beat back in the 1970s and 1980s. They won the first two editions of the ODI <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/t20/t20-world-cup/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/t20/t20-world-cup/">World Cup</a>. Though they have been poor for the last decade or so, in their prime, they were an unbeatable side. West Indies have played 873 games and won 420 of them with 412 defeats, 11 ties, and 30 no-results.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">4. Sri Lanka</h3>



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Sri Lanka rose to success in the early 1990s and started winning against all the teams. From 1996 and 2011, they made the finals in three of four ODI World Cups. Sri Lanka have a brilliant ODI record. They have played 920 matches so far and won 421 of these. 452 games have been lost, six have tied, and 40 ended in no results.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/">Pakistan</a></h3>



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Pakistan have always been a challenging team in white-ball formats. They are the champions of the 1992 ODI World Cup and the 2017 <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-sanctions-%e2%82%b9544-crore-budget-for-2025-champions-trophy/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-sanctions-%e2%82%b9544-crore-budget-for-2025-champions-trophy/">Champions Trophy.</a> They have played 970 ODIs so far and won 512, lost 428, tied nine, and 21 have ended without a result.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/India_national_cricket_team" data-type="link" data-id="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/India_national_cricket_team">India</a>?</h3>



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India have always been a dominant team in ODI cricket. The Men in Blue have dominated not only at home but also in away games. They have won the second-most ODI games. India have played most ODIs in history (1057) and won 559, lost 443, tied 10, and 44 matches have ended without a result.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. Australia</h3>



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It is not a surprise that Australia are at the top of the table. They have been the World Champions and have won six out of 13 ODI World Cups that have been played so far. Australia are the only team with more than 600 wins. They have played 1000 ODIs and have won 609 games, lost 348, and tied nine and 34 games with no result. Australia have the best win percentage of 1.750.



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Most Wins in ODI Cricket History

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England has announced their T20I and ODI squads for the 2024 series against Australia. Jos Buttler will captain both teams. England's T20i and ODI squad Vs Australia:



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England's T20i squad: Buttler (C), Archer, Rashid, Jacks, Livingstone, Salt, Topley, Jacob Bethell, Carse, Cox, Curran, Josh Hull, Mahmood, Mousley and John Turner. 



England's ODI Squad: Buttler (C), Archer, Atkinson, Bethell, Brook, Carse, Duckett, Hull, Jacks, Potts, Rashid, Salt, Jamie Smith, Topley and Turner.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Australia Tour of England 2024 Full Schedule</h3>



T20I Series:



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<li>1st T20I - Wed, 11 Sep 2024 Location: The Rose Bowl, Southampton Time: 11:00 PM / 5:30 PM (GMT) / 6:30 PM (LOCAL)</li>



<li>2nd T20I - Fri, 13 Sep 2024 Location: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff Time: 11:00 PM / 5:30 PM (GMT) / 6:30 PM (LOCAL)</li>



<li>3rd T20I - Sun, 15 Sep 2024 Location: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester Time: 11:00 PM / 5:30 PM (GMT) / 6:30 PM (LOCAL)</li>
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ODI Series:



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<li>1st ODI - Thu, 19 Sep 2024 Location: Trent Bridge, Nottingham Time: 3:30 PM / 10:00 AM (GMT) / 11:00 AM (LOCAL)</li>



<li>2nd ODI - Sat, 21 Sep 2024 Location: Headingley, Leeds Time: 6:30 PM / 1:00 PM (GMT) / 2:00 PM (LOCAL)</li>



<li>3rd ODI - Tue, 24 Sep 2024 Location: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street Time: 3:30 PM / 10:00 AM (GMT) / 11:00 AM (LOCAL)</li>



<li>4th ODI - Fri, 27 Sep 2024 Location: Lord's, London Time: 6:30 PM / 1:00 PM (GMT) / 2:00 PM (LOCAL)</li>



<li>5th ODI - Sun, 29 Sep 2024 Location: County Ground, Bristol Time: 3:30 PM / 10:00 AM (GMT) / 11:00 AM (LOCAL)</li>
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England Announces T20I and ODI Squad for Australia Tour of England 2024

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The Australian Cricket Team have announced their squad for the second Test-Match of the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy versus India and fast-bowling all-rounder Beau Webster has been included in the roster for the upcoming contest. The 2nd Test will be played in Adelaide from the 6th of December onwards.
30-year-old Webster has been included in the squad as a backup for the injured Fast Bowling all-rounder Mitch Marsh. The 33-year-old suffered a muscle-strain during the opening test in Perth, which the Men in Blue won by a big margin go 295 runs. The Kangaroos are trailing the Rohit Sharma-led team by a margin of 0-1 in the five-match Test-series.
“I felt really good after scoring handy runs and picking up good amount of wickets representing Australia-A versus India-A. Whenever you get the chance to represent the ‘A’ team, it’s just a single level below Test Cricket, so it motivates you to perform well and get selected in the longest format of the game. It was a really happy and a proud moment for me to receive a phone call directly from George Bailey, the chairman of selectors of the Men’s Cricket Team of Australia following the conclusion of the contest  versus New South Wales. I cannot wait to join the Test Team,” Webster said.
Webster eager to make his Test-Cricket debut
Fast Bowling All-Rounder Beau Webster has not made his International debut for the Aussies yet. But, he has performed exceptionally well in the Domestic First-Class tournament of Australia, the Sheffield Shield. The 30-year-old has amassed 1,788 runs with the help of nine fifties and five magnificent hundreds. 
The all-rounder was also impressive in Tasmania’s contest versus the New South Wales of the Sheffield Shield where he managed to play good innings of 61 &amp; 49 runs respectively and he also managed to dismiss the opposition batters five times
Webster has the ability to use the seam of the ball at it’s best in seam bowling along with aggressive-batting nature. In the previous edition of the Sheffield Shield, Webster was also given the Player-of-the-year award . Additionally, the all-rounder has found success in maintaining his good rhythm and form in the current edition of the competition as well.

‘No changes will be made in the Starting XI for the Day-Night Test-Match in Adelaide’
Despite suffering a humiliating defeat in the opening fixture of the 2024 Border Gavaskar Trophy series, the Mighty Australians will not be making any changes to their Starting XI for the Adelaide pink-ball Test-Match, Andrew McDonald-the coach of Australia confirmed. The Adelaide test-match will be kicking off from the 6th of December onwards. Australia’s squad for the 2nd BGT Test-Match versus Team India Pat Cummins (Captain), Mitchell Starc, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey (WK), Nathan McSweeney, Josh Hazlewood, Usman Khawaja, Beau Webster, Mitch Marsh, Josh Inglis, Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland. 

Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/bgt-updated-wtc-points-table-following-indias-win-in-the-1st-test-match/" title="BGT: Updated WTC Points-Table following India's win in the 1st Test-Match" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BGT: Updated WTC Points-Table following India's win in the 1st Test-Match</a>
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Beau Webster attacks the short pitched delivery | Image: Getty Images

Beau Webster replaces injured Mitch Marsh as Australia names an unchanged playing XI for the pink-ball Test in Adelaide.

BGT 2024: Australia unveil their squad for the 2nd test, this player has been added as cover for Mitch Marsh

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Team India suffered an embarrassing defeat in the pink ball test at Adelaide Oval inside three days at the hands of Australia. After winning the first Test in Perth, India entered the second game with full confidence, but India had yet another batting failure in the first innings of the second test.
India couldn't even reach 200 runs in two innings of the second test. They were bundled out for just 180 runs in the first innings and 175 runs in the second innings. As a result, Australia bagged a resounding win by ten wickets to level the series 1-1. After having a small target of 19 runs to chase, they did the formalities in just 3.2 overs.
For India, Nitish Kumar Reddy scored 42 runs in each innings and looked in control. There was not even a single fifty for India in two innings. Travis Head led Australia to a big first-innings score of 337. The Southpaw slammed a counterattacking century and made 140 off 141 balls with 17 fours and four sixes.
Head also won the Player of the Match and helped his team level the series 1-1. Mitchell Starc took 8, and captain Pat Cummins took seven wickets in the game. These two teams will now face each other in the third test at The Gabba in Brisbane, starting on December 14.
WTC 2023-25: India slipped to third place in the World Test Championship 2023-25
Before this test, India were at the top of the World Test Championship table. But this ten-wicket defeat in Adelaide has come as a big blow to India's chances to qualify for the WTC final. India have skipped to third place on the table. Australia have not just levelled the series 1-1, but they have also replaced India from the top.
The Men in Yellow have nine wins out of 14 games and have a PCT of 60.71. South Africa are second on the table with a PCT of 59.26. India have slipped to third place with six defeats in 16 games with a PCT of 57.26. Now, the remaining three games are very important for India for their chances. They will hope that Sri Lanka can beat South Africa in the second test.
India need to win the remaining three games to stand a fair chance at a shot at the WTC final. If they lost one or two games from the remaining three, then it would become difficult for them, and they might be eliminated from the race. Hence, it is time for Rohit Sharma and his men to pull up their socks and get ready for the last three games.

World Test Championship Updates: India slip to third place after 10-wicket embarrassing defeat in Pink-ball test

Australia beat India in the day-night Test by Adelaide Oval by ten wickets to jump to the top of the World Test Championship 2023-25 table. India slip further down.

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Virat Kohli has been India's biggest superstar for a decade or so. He has performed immensely over the years and is a proven match-winner. And Australia is one of this favorite places to bat. He started the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a much-awaited 30th Test ton in Perth but bagged the scores of 7 and 11 in Adelaide.
Virat has been struggling with form for the last year or so. After a fantastic 2023, his numbers have declined at a rapid pace in 2024 across formats. Understandably, the ace Indian batter has been under the scanner and faced criticism from fans. He is getting out searching the ball on the fourth and fifth stump.
That is how he got out in both innings of the day-night test in Adelaide. But India need him to score runs if they want to keep the hopes alive for the qualification into the World Test Championship final. India need to win all three tests, and in-form Virat Kohli is the need of the hour for the Indians.
However, the former captain is struggling with his form, and his way of getting out has been questioned by many former cricketers, cricket pundits, and fans. Hence, former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has highlighted the change Virat can adapt ahead of the third test at the Gabba.
<h3>"Need to be on the back foot"- Harbhajan Singh highlights the change Virat Kohli is adapting ahead of the third test</h3>
Australia humiliated India with a ten-wicket win in the day-night test to level the series. That defeat has hurt India's chances to qualify for the WTC final. They have been dropped to third spot on the WTC table. The Indian batters failed in both innings and scored only 355 runs combined in two innings.
Hence, all the eyes will be on the Indian batting for the third test, which will be played at the Gabba, starting on December 14. Especially Virat Kohli, who is searching for runs again. India are practicing hard at nets to counter the Aussies quicks.
In an interview on Star Sports, Harbhajan spills the beans on Virat's new mantra to tackle pace and bounce ahead of the Gabba test. He said, “Yes, whatever little I have seen him batting in the nets today. I have played a lot of cricket with him. He is a front-foot player.  It is the kind of bounce you get in Australia; you have to be good player of bounce. You need to have a good backfoot game. That’s what he was practicing,”
Harbhajan added, "Specifically I have noticed today. He was playing a lot of deliveries on the backfoot. He was going forward for the fuller ball, but those balls that were slightly shorter, he was either leaving or trying to play them." The former off-spinner praised Virat for trying a different approach to tackle the bounce in Australia.
The hopes are high, and everyone is expecting India to bounce back, which is why they need their seniors to fire in the third game. Virat Kohli, along with Rohit Sharma, needs runs, and if they can do well in the third test, India will have a great chance.

Virat Kohli scored 18 runs in two innings of the second test at Adelaide Oval. He will be looking to make a strong comeback in the third match.

Virat Kohli scored his 30th Test ton in Perth in the first Test but failed to score big in the day-night test.

Harbhajan Singh spills beans on Virat Kohli's new batting strategy to counter bounce ahead of Gabba Test

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IND vs AUS: After an incredible win in Perth, Team India were blown away by Australia in the day-night test at Adelaide Oval. With a 10-wicket win, Australia made a stunning comeback in the series and leveled it at 1-1. Now, these two teams will be up against each other in the third test, which is scheduled to take place at the Gabba, Brisbane.
This match will start on December 14 at 5:50 AM. The Indian batting has been under scrutiny as India have not been able to reach 200 in three innings in the first two games. On the other hand, Australia have also looked rusty with the bat in the first test. So, both teams will have some areas to address before the Gabba Test.
It will be another exciting game of cricket between the two heavyweights, and a lot will be on the line. Both teams have a number of match-winners who will come into play in the third IND vs AUS test. In this article, we will talk about three premier player battles to watch out for in the third test.
<h2>Three Top Player Battlers to watch out for in third IND vs AUS test at The Gabba</h2>
1. Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Mitchell Starc
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are not in good form, and a lot will depend on how India's youngsters will react. Yashasvi Jaiswal has been in tremendous form this year and showed it when he slammed 161 runs in Perth.
But he bagged two ducks in two games, and both came against Mitchell Starc, which has set the tone for Australia. If Jaiswal gets out early, the Indian team also struggles. So, Jaiswal will be key for India, and he will be up against the aging star Starc, who has had the better of him in the series.
2. Virat Kohli &amp; Rohit Sharma vs Pat Cummins
Without a doubt, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are the main pillars for Indian batting across formats. But this season, these two veterans have struggled a lot. That has been seen in this series as well. Apart from his century, Virat has only 23 runs in three innings, while Rohit has scored nine runs in two innings. India need runs from these two.
But they will have the biggest threat of Australian captain Pat Cummins. He has dismissed these two five times each in tests. These two have an average of 23-24 against Cummins, but the Australian captain has done well against these two. So, it will be a great battle to watch out for.
3. Travis Head vs Jasprit Bumrah
Travis Head is Australia's X-factor in their batting. His hundred in the second IND vs AUS test made a big difference. He is an attacking batter who likes to take on the bowlers, and if he stays for a while, he will take Australia to another win in Brisbane.
That's where Jasprit Bumrah will be needed. Bumrah has dismissed Head thrice in tests and five times in all international matches. Head has played cautiously against Bumrah, and that will be another good battle to watch out for at The Gabba.

After the first two tests, the IND vs AUS test series is level at 1-1. India won in Perth, and Australia won the second test in Adelaide.

3 Player Battles to Watch out for in the Third IND vs AUS Test at the Gabba

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The highly anticipated third test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between India and Australia is scheduled to take place at The Gabba, Brisbane. This clash will start at 5:50 AM IST on December 14. This will be an important game for India, as the series is level at 1-1.
The defeat in the second test has hurt their chances for the World Test Championship final. India need to win all three remaining games for the WTC final qualification, and it will start with the Gabba. This is the same place where India won the historic test in 2021-22.
That helped them to win the BGT trophy last time when they were in Australia. That was also the last home series that Australia lost in test cricket. India chased down 328 runs to win, and Rishabh Pant played a match-winning knock here and was well supported by Cheteshwar Pujara and Shubman Gill.
That ended Australia's 32-year-long winning streak at the Gabba. India need something special this time around as well, but can they do it again? This will be a big question. So, let's look at the India's record and stats at The Gabba ahead of the third IND vs AUS 3rd Test.
<h2>IND vs AUS 3rd Test: India's Test record at the Gabba</h2>
It hasn't been a happy hunting ground for India in the red-ball cricket. India played the first test at the Gabba in November 1947, which they lost badly by an innings and 226 runs. India have played seven tests at this venue and have lost five matches, won one game, and one game has been drawn. Below, you can see the results of the IND vs AUS test played at the Gabba.
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<li>November 1947: India lost by an innings and 226 runs</li>
<li>January 1968: India lost by 39 runs</li>
<li>December 1977: India lost by 16 runs</li>
<li>November 1991: India lost by 10 wickets</li>
<li>December 2003: Match Drawn</li>
<li>December 2014: India lost by four wickets</li>
<li>January 2021: India won by 3 wickets</li>
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<h2>IND vs AUS: Other Records for India at the Gabba</h2>
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<li>Highest total: 409 runs (120.1 overs) in December 2003.</li>
<li>Lowest total: 58 all out (21.3 overs) in November 1947.</li>
<li>Biggest win: India beat Australia by 3 wickets, January 2021.</li>
<li>Leading scorer: Motganhalli Jaisimha (175 runs)</li>
<li>Highest score: Sourav Ganguly (144 off 196) in December 2003.</li>
<li>Most Hundreds: Motganhalli Jaisimha, Sunil Gavaskar, Sourav Ganguly, and Murali Vijay (one hundred each)</li>
<li>Most 50s: Rusi Surti (2 half-centuries)</li>
<li>Most wickets: Erapalli Prasanna (8 wickets)</li>
<li>Best bowling figures (innings): 6/104 in 33.4 overs by Erapalli Prasanna in January 1968.</li>
<li>Best bowling figures (match): 8/218 in 71.4 overs by Erapalli Prasanna in January 1968.</li>
<li>Most five-wicket hauls: Madan Lal, Mohammed Siraj, Zaheer Khan, Bishan Singh Bedi, and Erapalli Prasanna (one fifer each)</li>
<li>Highest partnership: 146 runs for the 5th wicket in December 2003 between Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman</li>
<li>Most wins as captain: Ajinkya Rahane (1 win)</li>
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Note: Australia have played 66 Tests at this venue and have won 42 games.

India will take on Australia in the third test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Gabba on December 14. The series is level at 1-1.

Stats Preview: India's Record at the Gabba in Test Cricket Ahead of the Third IND vs AUS Test

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<div class="default-style">The big test in the ongoing IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is coming as the two best test sides will come face to face at the iconic venue The Gabba in Brisbane. India outpowered Australia in the first game, and the hosts bounced back brilliantly in the second match to level the series.</div>
<div class="default-style">The series is nicely leveled at 1-1, but the team that wins here will have an upper hand in the series. Both teams have their respective issues that they have to counter in the coming game. For India, they will feel a slight relief as they will be playing with the red ball in the third game.</div>
<div class="default-style">India have only won one out of seven matches played at the Gabba; that is where Australian captain Pat Cummins is confident of his team carrying on the momentum in the third test. He also warned the visitors for the bouncer barrage for the third game.</div>
<h2 class="default-style">IND vs AUS: Pat Cummins warns India of the "bouncer tactics" ahead of the third test at the Gabba</h2>
<div class="default-style">The third test will begin at 5:50 AM IST, and the pitch is likely to have grass on it. Pat Cummins, who bagged 5/57 in the second innings in Adelaide, bounced out Indian batters. The Australian captain is looking to continue that tactic in the third test if required.</div>
<div class="default-style">In a pre-match conference ahead of the third IND vs AUS test, Cummins talked about their plans and the pitch. When asked whether India might see more bouncers from him, he said, "Yes, potentially. It worked out in the Adelaide Test. It's always in the back of your mind as a bit of a Plan B, or if it's looking really uncomfortable and likely to take wickets, maybe it comes with Plan A for some of the batters. So I'm sure we'll give it a shot at some point this Test."</div>
<div class="default-style">Team India struggled with the bat in Adelaide and scored 180 and 175 in two innings of the game. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were dismissed against swing while other Indian batters were bounced out. The Australian captain also hinted about the pitch for the third test.</div>
<div class="default-style">He said, "I looked at it yesterday – it looked like a good wicket, like it has been the last few years. "I looked at it yesterday – it looked like a good wicket." Cummins also confirmed that Australia will make a change in their playing XI, which will be Josh Hazlewood coming in for Scott Boland.</div>

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