India's Test record at The Gabba: It's advantage Australia but history favours the visitors

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Dec 12, 2024, 16:27 IST

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Following a 10-wicket defeat against Australia in the second Test, India prepares for the crucial third Test at the Gabba. While Australia holds the momentum, India's historic 2021 victory at the same venue, breaking Australia's 33-year streak, offers a glimmer of hope.

India's Test record at The Gabba: It's advantage Australia but history favours the visitors

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NEW DELHI: After suffering a 10-wicket defeat in the second Test against Australia in Adelaide, India now shift their focus to the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy which will begin from Saturday at the Gabba, Brisbane.
India kicked off the series with a massive 295-run victory in the first Test in Perth before Australia bounced back to draw level.
While momentum now appears to favour Australia, the hosts will be reminded of the bitter memories from their last encounter with India at the Gabba.
A blistering 89 from Rishabh Pant powered India to a thrilling three-wicket victory, clinching the series 2-1 and breaking Australia's 33-year unbeaten streak at their iconic fortress.

Although the five-Test series will remain alive after Brisbane, the stakes are significant in the context of the World Test Championship (WTC).
Another defeat for India would leave their hopes of reaching the WTC final out of their hands, while bringing reigning champions Australia within one victory of next year's decider at Lord's.
Take a look at Team India's Test record at The Gabba, Brisbane:
Matches Played: 7
Won: 1 match
Lost: 5
Drawn: 1
Match Results:

28 November 1947: India lost by an innings & 226 runs
19 January 1968: India lost by 39 runs
2 December 1977: India lost by 16 runs
29 November 1991: India lost by 10 wickets
4 December 2003: India played out a draw
17 December 2014: India lost by four wickets
15 January 2021: India won by three wickets

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