There is no question that the upcoming 3rd Test match between India and Australia will decide many things, including whether India can progress and stay in contention for the WTC, and how Australia will fare after their recent struggles at the Gabba. This match will provide clarity. Currently, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy stands at 1-1, with India dominating in the first game, winning by 295 runs. In the second game, Australia fought back and won by 10 wickets. Now, the Brisbane Gabba will decide where the series is headed. In all this, the pitch report for the India vs Australia 3rd Test match.
IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Pitch Report
The Gabba stadium, usually known for providing good pace and bounce, is similar to Perth in offering benefits to bowlers, which could lead to a low-scoring clash. However, like Perth, if the batters can adjust after surviving the first session, they can build their innings. Since it is a drop-in pitch, it will be interesting to see how things comes.
It’s also important to note that the Gabba doesn’t always give a clear advantage to one side; the chances of taking wickets are as high as scoring runs, providing a good contrast. Curator David Sandurski mentioned that the pitch is expected to be fresher and more suited for fast bowling. Different times of the year definitely make it different, it can be a slightly altered pitch, Sandurski told the Australian media ahead of the third Test.
Gabba Test record
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 68 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 26 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 27 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 327 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 317 |
| Average 3rd Innings Score | 238 |
| Average 4th Innings Score | 161 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 645/10 (158.6 Ov) by Australia vs England (1946) |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 58/10 (21.3 Ov) by India vs Australia (1947) |
| Most Runs | Ricky Ponting: 1,335 runs in 17 Tests at an average of 63.57 |
| Most Wickets | Shane Warne: 68 wickets in 11 Tests at an average of 20.30 |
| Highest Individual Score | Michael Clarke: 259* against South Africa (2012) |
| Best Bowling Figures in an Innings | Richard Hadlee: 9/52 against Australia (1985) |
| Best Bowling Figures in a Match | Richard Hadlee: 15 wickets (9/52 and 6/71) against Australia (1985) |
| Highest Partnership | Alastair Cook & Jonathan Trott: 329 runs for the second wicket (2010) |
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