Australia's big challenge to level the series in the pin-ball Test
| Date | December 14-18, 2024 |
| Time | 5:50 AM IST |
| Venue | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| Format | Test Match |
| Series | India tour of Australia, 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Steven Smith has odds of 3.80 to be Australia's best batsman
- Yashasvi Jaiswal has odds of 4.10 to be India's best batsman
- Pat Cummins has odds of 2.80 to be Australia's best bowler
- Jasprit Bumrah has odds of 2.45 to be India's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
After two Test Matches, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is even-steven. After losing the first game at Perth, hosts Australia made a strong comeback in Adelaide. They defeated the Indians by 10 wickets in a one-sided game. As the competition moves to Brisbane, the Australians will look to take a lead and increase the heat on the Indians. The Indian team had won the last time they played at The Gabba, and the team would like to take inspiration from that win. The odds favor the Australians heading into this contest, but the Indians have a record of surprising the Aussies in their backyard. Both teams will play hard cricket in this game, and we expect a close contest.
Australia Preview
Pat Cummins would be relieved with the win in Adelaide. The team has faced much criticism after the big loss at Perth but did well in the last game with the ball. There are still a few concerns about the form of the top order, as they have struggled in both games. They start favorites in this game on cricket betting sites, but Cummins would like a better show from his batsmen in this game.
Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney are struggling, and the team expects a better show from them at the top. Marnus Labuschagne's career hangs in the balance, and he must do well in the middle order with out-of-form Steven Smith. Travis Head played brilliantly in the last game, as he has done against India in the past. The team expects him to add runs with Alex Carey and Mitchell Marsh and trouble the Indian bowlers.
The bowling attack made a turnaround in Adelaide after struggling in Perth. Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins shared 15 wickets in the last game, and the team expects them to dent India's batting. Scott Bolland and Nathan Lyon will look to keep up the pressure on batters and use the conditions. Mitchell Marsh and Labuschagne add to the team's bowling options.
Expected Starting XI for Australia
Pat Cummins (c), Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
India Preview
Rohit Sharma's return as skipper after missing the first game at Perth didn't start on a positive note. The Indian batting lineup, which has suffered several collapses in the last few months, had another poor game with the bat. They will start behind on cricket betting apps in this game. Sharma must lead from the front, as critics have raised question marks about his presence on the team.
Yashasvi Jaiswal didn't have a great game at Adelaide, and he will look to see off the new ball and add runs at the top with KL Rahul. Shubman Gill must build on his form and do well in the middle order with Virat Kohli and Rishab Pant. Rohit's career is at stake in this series, and he must add runs with Washington Sundar and Nitish Reddy, who has shown a lot of promise in this series.
The new ball pair of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj have enjoyed a good tour so far, and the team needs them to put the Australians under pressure with a good spell with the new ball. Washinton Sundar will likely make a comeback and do well with Harshit Rana in this game. Nitish Reddy must do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for India
Rohit Shama (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana
TOSS: To Bowl First
The first side batting first has lost three times in the last four Test Matches at this ground. The conditions for bowling on Day 1 are good, and the wicket gets better from Day 2 onward. The team winning the toss would look to take advantage of the conditions by bowling first in this game.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect overcast skies over Brisbane on the first three days of the game, and there may be interruptions due to rain. Batting conditions will be tough on this wicket, and we expect to see the fast bowlers have a good game. The average first-innings score is 311 runs at this venue, and the team batting first would like to have 400 on the board.
OUR PREDICTION
The Indians are on the back foot after the loss at Adelaide. Their batsmen struggled against Australia's fast bowling attack. The batting lineup will face a tough test in this game and must bat out of their skins to win. The Australians have momentum and a good record, with eight wins in the last 10 games at Brisbane. The Australians have an edge, according to our cricket betting tips.
Our prediction is for Australia to win