The India vs Australia 3rd Test might be the most important game of the 5-match series. It could be the changing of the tide with both teams’ needs. In a series that has two one-sided affairs, a 2-1 lead might take the team one top all the way through. Currently, the momentum is with Pat Cummins‘ Australia. The hosts responded to a 295-run drubbing in Perth with a 10-wicket thrashing in Adelaide. As we move to the Gabba, the series seems to be on the line.
IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Match Preview
Rohit Sharma has two selection conundrums. The first is should Harshit Rana be dropped for either Prasidh Krishna or Akash Deep after his poor display in Adelaide. The second is, does Washington Sundar return to the team side after Ravichandran Ashwin replaced him? On a personal note, Rohit might also have to decided whether he continue batting at 6 or move up the order. As for Australia, they have confirmed that Josh Hazlewood would return to the XI and Scott Boland would go out.
IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Head-to-head record
India and Australia have met each other 109 times in the shortest format of the game. The Aussies have the upper hand with 46 victories to their name. On the other hand, Team India has managed to grab 33 wins while 29 matches ended in a draw. As far as matches at the Gabba are concerned, India has a 1-5 record but won the last time they played there.
IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Pitch Report, The Gabba
Early images of the pitch at the Gabba showed a lot of grass. It’s been trimmed now, but on the first day, we might see the ball move around. As usual, expect pace and bounce. But, like the last time Team India played here, the days to follow (2 and 3) should be good for batting. If it rains, the pitch might not slow down and trouble batters all the way through.
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IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Weather Report
Rain prediction doesn’t send perfect signals, as there are 46-88% chances of rain from December 14-18, according to AccuWeather. The first day might be the toughest, as around an 88% chance of precipitation is expected, but it won’t ease off much for the remaining four days.
Playing 11 predicted: IND vs AUS 3rd Test
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, 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
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Dream11 Prediction
Must have fantasy picks: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Steve Smith, Josh Hazlewood
Players that can be avoided: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Usman Khawaja, Travis Head
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