India and Australia are all set to play against each other in third Test of the five-match series at ‘The Gabba’ in Brisbane. The five-match series is currently levelled at 1-1 with both teams winning one match apiece. The Indian team ended up winning the first Test in Perth convincingly on the other hand, the hosts completely outplayed the Indian team in Adelaide with a ten-wicket victory. Rohit Sharma and the team’s think tank will have to work up on its strategies from scratch if they want to end up victorious at ‘The Gabba’. On the other hand, Pat Cummins led Australia who were almost exposed during the first Test will certainly have the momentum in Brisbane.
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Rohit Sharma led Indian team once again ended up collapsing in the batting. Team India displayed a fearless and amazing batting performance in Perth, however, they performed in extremely opposite style during the second Test match in Perth. There were a lot of flaws witnessed in Rohit Sharma’s captaincy in Adelaide whereas the inexperience in the team’s bowling attack was clearly visible. The Indian think tank will look to work up on the issues and end up winning the third Test match.
Talking about Australia, the Pat Cummins led side has a psychological advantage and winning momentum. The Aussies completely exposed Team India in Adelaide with both bat and ball. Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins ended up with fifers with the ball, whereas Travis Head smashed a fiery hundred. The Aussies known to play one of the most deadly cricket at home will with the same approach during the third Test as well.
IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Key Battles
The key battles during the IND vs AUS 2nd Test will be between captains Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma. On the other hand, it will be very interesting to see how Virat Kohli takes on Mitchell Starc.
IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Player To Watch Out For
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Pat Cummins
- Virat Kohli
- Steve Smith
- KL Rahul
- Marnus Labuschagne
IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Predicted Playing XI
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshit Rana, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Australia: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Pat Cummins, Alex Carey (wk), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc
