AUS vs IND Match Preview

With the five-match series balanced equally, Australia will face India in the third Test match on Sunday. The two teams will face off at The Gabba in Brisbane. After the last pink ball test, the series is tied with 1-1, and this will be a crucial match to take the lead in this BGT Series.

AUS vs IND Match Details

Australia vs India – 3rd Match, Test Match

Venue: The Gabba - Woolloongabba

Date & Time: 14th December 2024 at 05:50 AM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

AUS vs IND Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	287
Avg 2nd inn score	264
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

AUS vs IND Pitch Report

The Gabba offers a flat, hard surface. The pitch is true, with good pace and bounce, as well as the bowlers will have a lot of movement in the new ball. Bowlers will also notice good seam movement, especially with the new ball in play.

AUS vs IND Weather Report

The climate in Brisbane is likely to be cloudy, with some rain on the following two days.

AUS vs IND Last Five Matches

AUS ( Australia )	W L W W L
IND ( India )	L W L L L

AUS vs IND Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	IND Won	AUS Won	Tie	NR
Overall	67	36	26	4	1
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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AUS vs IND Probable Playing XIs:

Australia Probable Playing XIs

Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh/Beau Webster, Travis Head, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins(C), Alex Carey (WK), Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland/Josh Hazlewood

India Probable Playing XIs

Rohit Sharma(C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(WK), Nitish Reddy, R Ashwin/R Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep

Topmost Picks for AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – India

• Yashasvi Jaiswal – In addition to his 161 in his second innings in Perth, Jaiswal has 24 runs in three other innings of play, two of which were ducks. He would look to do better in Brisbane.
• Jasprit Bumrah – Bumrah has been the leading wicket-taker in the series with 12 scalps at an average of just 11.25.

Top Picks – Australia

• Travis Head – Travis Head has an excellent record against India and has scored 955 runs at an average of 47.75 against them.
• Scott Boland – Scott Boland’s 51 wickets against India at an average of 26.94 make him a potent weapon.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AUS vs IND Dream11 Team:

Rishabh Pant, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal(VC), Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head(C), Mitchell Marsh, Nitish Reddy, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for AUS vs IND Dream11 Team:

Rishabh Pant, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, Nathan McSweeney, Nitish Reddy, Mitchell Starc(VC), Pat Cummins, Jasprit Bumrah(C), Mohammed Siraj

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Travis Head, Jasprit Bumrah

Vice-captain – Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mitchell Starc

Wicketkeeper – Rishabh Pant

AUS vs IND Probable Winners:

The surface at the Gabba will likely assist the seamers, and Australia appears to be better equipped to take advantage of the conditions. They have an effective and well-balanced pace attack, and some of their key batsmen are also performing well. Considering the team combination, Australia is expected to win this match.