New Delhi: India and Australia will continue their on-field battle in the third Test with the main aim to get an upper hand in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The five-match Test series is currently squared at 1-1 and both teams will brace up the challenge for the remaining part of the series with a lot at stakes.
India kicked off their tour to Australia by registering their highest victory in the Oceania country by 295 runs in Perth. The Asian giants couldn’t carry forward the momentum moving to Adelaide, where the Australians continued their dominance with the pink ball. Pat Cummins & co wrapped the second Test within three days by 10 wickets to bounce back.
The third Test will be an action for all to keep their eyes on as the venue boasts a lot about Australia’s force waning in what once used to be their fortress. Here we bring you the details of the third Test between India and Australia with the respective match timings and venue.
IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Match timings, dates and venue
The India vs Australia 3rd Test will be played from December 14 (Saturday) to December 18 (Wednesday). The match will be played at the Gabba, Brisbane. The match will daily start at 5:50 AM (Indian Standard Timing) in India.
Before the start of this Test, the memories of India’s last win at the Gabba will be fresh and talked about given that a second-string side led by Ajinkya Rahane outrightly defeated the formidable Aussies in the 2020-2021 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series decider.
Why this Test is important for India?
India have already slipped the ladder in the World Test Championship standings after the defeat in the pink-ball Test match in Adelaide. Rohit Sharma’s side cannot afford to lose the match as they won’t be able to stand a chance to qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 final on their own. The Indians wouldn’t want to rely on the other possible results to stay in the hunt.
The IND vs AUS 3rd Test 2024 is set to be a thrilling contest at Brisbane’s Gabba from December 14–18. Get details on match timing, venue, and why this game is vital for India in the WTC race. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
