Brisbane Test Preview: IND vs AUS Gabba Pitch Analysis & Statistics

The upcoming third BGT test between India and Australia will determine many things, including whether India can advance and remain in contention for the World Test Championship final. It will also be interesting to see how Australia performs following their previous setbacks at the Gabba. The Indian team won the BGT opener by a commanding 295 runs, while Australia made a comeback in the second test and won the match by 10 wickets. Now the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is tied 1-1. The upcoming Gabba test will determine where the series will head. Let’s have a look at the pitch report for the third Test match between Australia and India.

Similar to Perth, the Gabba stadium is renowned for its good pace and bounce, which may help bowlers and result in a low-scoring match. However, if the batsmen can adapt after making it through the first session, they can extend their innings. It will be interesting to watch how things turn out because it is a drop-in pitch.

The Gabba pitch doesn’t always favour just one side. The chances of wickets falling are high, just as scoring runs, giving great contrast. According to the pitch curator David Sandurski, the pitch is anticipated to be fresher and better suited for fast bowling. In the lead-up to the third test, Sandurski told the Australian media that the pitch can change slightly depending on the season.  

So far, 68 test matches have been played at the Gabba. The average score of the 1st inning here is 327, while the average score of the 2nd inning here is 317. While batting first, 26 matches have been won here, and 27 have been won while bowling first. The highest total recorded at the Gabba stadium was 645 by Australia against England in 1946. The lowest total recorded here is 58/10 by India against Australia in 1947.