The five-match test series of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 is leveled with 1-1 after India’s 295-run victory in Perth and Australia’s 10-wicket win in the pink ball test in Adelaide.
Travis Head has once again proven himself as the most fearsome batter against India, whose aggressive knock of 141-ball-140 runs turned out to be the winning moments for Australia.
The next action shifts to red-ball cricket, scheduled to occur within a few hours at the Gabba in Brisbane, where India recorded its first-ever test match win against the Aussies in 2021, out of 7 games played at this venue.
Both teams are set for a crucial clash not only to take a lead in the series but also to increase their chances of securing their spot in the WTC (World Test Championship) 2025 final. Possibly, India is expected to make a few changes in their playing XI after a severe loss in their previous test, while the Aussies might continue with their same line-up.
This preview will highlight the head-to-head stats of both teams in test cricket that help to predict the toss outcome and winner of the forthcoming match based on the weather forecast reports and pitch conditions.
Schedule and Venue for AUS vs IND 3rd Test BGT 2024-25
| Date and Day | December 14 (Saturday) to December 18 (Wednesday) |
| Timings | 05:50 am IST / 10:30 am AEST |
| Venue | The Gabba (Brisbane) |
| Seating Capacity | 42,000 |
Session Timings for Brisbane Test 2024: Starting and Completing Time for AUS vs IND 5-day Test Match
| Session | Starting Time and Completing Time | |
| IST | Local (AEST) | |
| First Session | 05:50 am to 07:50 am | 10:20 am to 12:20 pm |
| Lunch Break | 07:50 am to 08:30 am | 12:20 pm to 1:00 pm |
| Second Session | 08:30 am to 10:30 am | 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm |
| Tea Break | 10:30 am to 10:50 am | 03:00 pm to 03:20 pm |
| Third Session | 10:50 am to 12:50 pm | 03:20 pm to 05:20 pm |
Australia vs India Head-to-Head Stats in Test Cricket: From 1947 to Recently Concluded Pink Ball Test in 2024
Out of 109 test matches, Australia maintains a dominating record of 46 wins (including 30 at home, 14 away, and 1 at a neutral venue). While India has secured 33 wins (23 at home and 10 away), along with 29 draw outcomes.
Australia vs India Head-to-Head Stats in Brisbane Test
Here is a detailed list of Australia vs India head-to-head stats gathered from seven test matches played in Brisbane from 1947 to 2021:
| Overall Matches Played | 7 |
| Australia Winnings | 5 |
| India Winnings | 1 |
| Draw Result | 1 |
| Highest Total in AUS vs IND Tests | Australia: 505 all-out (109.4 overs) in 2014 |
| Lowest Total in AUS vs IND Tests | India: 58 all-out (21.3 overs) in 1947 |
| Matches Won Batting First At This Venue | 3 (Australia: 3 and India: 0) |
| Matches Won Batting Second At This Venue | 3 (Australia: 2 and India: 1) |
| Top Scoring Batter in an inning (AUS vs IND Tests) | Sir Don Bradman (Australia): 185 runs in 1947 |
| Top Wicket Taker in an inning (AUS vs IND Tests) | Ernie Toshack (Australia): 6-29 out of 17 overs in 1947 |
Weather Conditions in Brisbane for AUS vs IND 3rd Test 2024
The latest weather forecast reports reveal that the average temperature for the 5-day test match between India and Australia ranges between 27 °C and 30 °C with a wind speed of 15 to 20 km/hr. Although there are 20% to 30% chances of rain, there wouldn’t be any interruptions during the match.
Pitch Conditions at the Gabba, Brisbane
The pitch conditions at the Gabba Stadium offer huge bounce for pacers making it challenging for batters. At the same time, the well-settled batters on the crease will be able to strike the bouncy balls with perfection and accumulate huge runs.
Possible Toss Outcome for AUS vs IND 3rd Test BGT 2024-25
The toss-winning captain might decide to bat first on a neutral pitch at Gabba and post a challenging total against the opponents.
Expected Line-up For Australia vs India 3rd Test Match 2024
The below-mentioned list is the prediction for the Indian and Australian cricket team’s playing XI for the upcoming 3rd test match:
India’s Possible Playing XI for 3rd Test BGT 2024-25:
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batter |
| 2. | KL Rahul | Batter |
| 3. | Shubman Gill | Batter |
| 4. | Virat Kohli | Batter |
| 5. | Rishabh Pant | Batter and Wicketkeeper |
| 6. | Rohit Sharma (captain) | Batter |
| 7. | Nitish Reddy | Pace Bowling All-rounder |
| 8. | Washington Sundar | Spin Bowling All-rounder |
| 9. | Akash Deep | Pace Bowler |
| 10. | Jasprit Bumrah | Pace Bowler |
| 11. | Mohammed Siraj | Pace Bowler |
Australia’s Possible Playing XI for 3rd Test BGT 2024-25:
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Usman Khawaja | Batter |
| 2. | Nathan McSweeney | Spin Bowling All-rounder |
| 3. | Marnus Labuschagne | Batter |
| 4. | Steven Smith | Batter |
| 5. | Travis Head | Batter |
| 6. | Mitchell Marsh | Pace Bowling All-rounder |
| 7. | Alex Carey | Batter and Wicketkeeper |
| 8. | Pat Cummins (Captain) | Pace Bowler |
| 9. | Mitchell Starc | Pace Bowler |
| 10. | Nathan Lyon | Spin Bowler |
| 11. | Scott Boland | Pace Bowler |
Where to Watch Australia vs India 3rd Test Match 2024 Live Match? Online Streaming Platforms and Telecasting Channels
| Country | TV Channel | Online Streaming |
| INDIA | Star Sports Network | Disney + Hotstar |
| AUSTRALIA | Fox Cricket, Channel 7 | Kayo Sports, 7Plus |
Who will win the AUS vs IND 3rd Test Match 2024? Overall Prediction
Australia has maximum chances of winning their third test based on their previous records of 5 out of 7 wins at Gabba. However, the Indians shouldn’t be underestimated as their historic victory in 2021 proves that achieving success is completely possible at the Australian fortress.
The forthcoming match is extremely important for both teams to confirm their position in the WTC 2025 final. Australia will solidify their chances of entering their second consecutive WTC final by winning the game, whereas India needs to bounce back to stay alive in the race. Finally, the high-voltage clash between Australia and India in the 3rd test is certainly going to entertain fans with several record-breaking moments in the match