BGT 2024-25 Test series: The Gabba, Brisbane pitch history and Test records
The third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 series will begin on December 14 at The Gabba. The start time for this game is 5.50am IST (10.20am local time).
Australia leveled the five-match series 1-1 by winning the second Test in Adelaide. The Aussies will aim continue in the same vein and gain a 2-1 lead in the series against India.
Before the third Test of the series starts, here's a quick look at the pitch history and Test records of Brisbane.
The Gabba, Brisbane Test records
66 Test matches have taken place in Brisbane, with teams batting first and teams batting second winning on 26 occasions each. Only 13 out of the 66 Tests have ended in a draw, while one Test culminated in a tie.
On that note, here are some other crucial stats to know from previous Test matches played in Brisbane:
Test matches played: 66
Won by teams batting first: 26
Won by teams batting second: 26
Drawn: 13
Tied: 1
Highest individual score: 259* - Michael Clarke (AUS) vs South Africa, 2012
Best bowling figures (innings): 9/52 - Sir Richard Hadlee (NZ) vs Australia, 1985
Best bowling figures (match): 15/123 - Sir Richard Hadlee (NZ) vs Australia, 1985
Highest team total: 645 - Australia vs England, 1946
Lowest team total: 58 - England vs Australia, 1936
Highest successful run-chase: 329/7 - India vs Australia, 2021
Average first innings score: 332.
The Gabba, Brisbane pitch report
The pitch report for the third Test between Australia and India will be telecast live before the toss takes place. Generally, the wicket in Brisbane supports the batters and fast bowlers. There is a good amount of bounce on offer.
Team India has fond memories of playing in Brisbane. Three years ago, India chased down a massive 328-run target and snapped Australia's lengthy unbeaten streak at this venue.
The Gabba, Brisbane last Test
West Indies upset Australia in the previous Test hosted by this venue in January 2024. Shamar Joseph's seven-wicket haul in the second innings helped the visitors record an eight-run victory.
Not a single batter could touch the triple-digit mark in that Test match, while spinners scalped only six out of 39 wickets. Here's a summary:
Brief scores: West Indies 311 (Joshua Da Silva 79, Mitchell Starc 4/82) & 193 (Kirk McKenzie 41, Josh Hazlewood 3/23) beat Australia 289/9 dec (Usman Khawaja 75, Alzarri Joseph 4/84) & 207 (Steve Smith 91*, Shamar Joseph 7/68) by 8 runs.