Team India is gearing up for the IND vs AUS third match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at The Gabba in Brisbane. This venue holds special memories for Indian fans because of Rishabh Pant’s heroic innings in 2021, which not only won India the match but also the series at the Kangaroo’s fortress. The upcoming match, starting on 14th December, promises to be an exciting encounter. For many young players in the squad, it will be their first Test at this historic ground. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar and Virat Kohli will be playing their second Test at the same venue.
Rishabh Pant’s goated performance in Gabba
Rishabh Pant stands out as India’s top performer at The Gabba. In 2021, he scored a remarkable 112 runs in two innings, with a highest score of 89 not out. His batting was supported by 11 fours and 1 six, giving him an impressive average of 112. This innings was crucial in leading India to a historic win.
Shubman Gill and Washington Sundar also made big contributions during the 2021 Test. Gill scored 98 runs in two innings, with a top score of 91, at an average of 49. He hit 9 fours and 2 sixes. Sundar, on the other hand, scored 84 runs with a top score of 62. His efforts included 9 fours and 2 sixes, with an average of 42.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s struggle
Virat Kohli has had a tough time at The Gabba. In his only Test at this venue back in 2014, he managed to score just 20 runs in two innings, with a highest score of 19. Kohli will be looking to improve these numbers in the upcoming match. Rohit Sharma has scored 83 runs in four innings at The Gabba, averaging 20.75. Meanwhile, R Ashwin contributed 54 runs in 2014, with a highest of 35, and Mohammad Siraj scored 13 in his brief stint in 2021.
| Player | Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Ave | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | 1 | 2 | 112 | 89* | 112.0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Shubman Gill | 1 | 2 | 98 | 91 | 49.0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| Washington Sundar | 1 | 2 | 84 | 62 | 42.0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| Rohit Sharma | 2 | 4 | 83 | 44 | 20.75 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Ravi Ashwin | 1 | 2 | 54 | 35 | 27.0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Virat Kohli | 1 | 2 | 20 | 19 | 10.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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