IND vs AUS 3rd Test Playing XI Prediction: India and Australia are tied one each in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024. The third test match is to be played in Brisbane from 14 December. Since the race for the World Test Championship final is at an exciting turn, both the teams would like to register a big win in Gabba. Team India had won by 295 runs in the Perth Test, while the Indian team had made many changes for the Pink Ball Test played in Adelaide. This time there are questions regarding the Brisbane pitch whether the spinners will get help here or the fast bowlers will be wreaking havoc again.
So far, a total of 7 matches have been played between India and Australia in Brisbane, out of which India has won only once, Australia has won five times and one match was ended in a draw. But in the last match played on this ground, India had registered a historic victory.
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Curator David Sandurski, who prepared the pitch of Gabba ground in Brisbane, had clearly said that the pitch has been prepared according to fast bowling. According to him, as the match progresses, cracks can be seen in the pitch. As always, the Gabba pitch can help fast bowlers in fast pace and bounce. This makes it clear that it will not be easy for the batsmen to score runs here. History also shows that in Brisbane, fast bowlers wreak havoc in the beginning, but the batsman who understands the nature of the pitch is able to play huge innings.
How could the playing XI be?
Captain Rohit Sharma, who failed at sixth position in Adelaide Test, can open again. He has also been seen practicing with the new ball in the nets. Yashasvi Jaiswal can open with him, while Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli can come to bat at the third and fourth positions. KL Rahul, who opened in the first two Test matches, can be sent at number 5 and Rishabh Pant can be sent to bat at number six.
Nitish Kumar Reddy has impressed in all four innings so far and has missed the half-century on all four occasions. His place is almost confirmed, but the question of spinner has surrounded Team India. Considering his performance and current form in the Perth Test, Washington Sundar can be brought back. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj will take charge of the new ball from both ends. But Harshit Rana, who gave away 86 runs in 16 overs in the Adelaide Test, may be dismissed. Prasidh Krishna may get a chance in his place.
India’s probable playing XI for the third test: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj.
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