India Vs Australia 3rd Test Dates And Venue: Key Details For Border-Gavaskar Trophy Clash At Gabba

Australia levelled the series with a commanding 10-wicket victory over India in the Pink Ball Test at Adelaide Oval on December 8. This win came after their initial loss in Perth during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The Australian team, led by Pat Cummins, managed to bounce back impressively against India, who were captained by Jasprit Bumrah in the first match.

In the first Test, Bumrah's leadership was crucial as he took five wickets, helping India recover from a poor batting display where they scored only 150 runs. Australia was bowled out for just 104 in response. In India's second innings, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul built a strong opening partnership, with Virat Kohli also scoring a century before declaring at 487/6.

Despite Travis Head's efforts, Australia could only score 238 while chasing 534. Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj dismantled their top order. However, Australia turned things around in Adelaide with a dominant performance. They chased down a target of 19 runs without losing any wickets after dismissing India for 170 in their second innings.

Rohit Sharma returned as captain for India in the Pink Ball Test but faced challenges as Mitchell Starc's six-wicket haul restricted them to 180 runs initially. Marnus Labuschagne regained form with a fifty, while Head scored a century to give Australia a significant lead of 157 runs.

The focus now shifts to the third Test at Gabba in Brisbane from December 14 to December 18. This match is crucial for both teams as it impacts the series outcome and World Test Championship standings. The Gabba has been historically challenging for visiting teams, though India breached this fortress on their last visit.

The third Test will start at 10:20 AM local time (AEST), which translates to an early morning start of 5:50 AM IST for Indian viewers. Fans will need to adjust their schedules accordingly for this important match.

Session Timings for IND vs AUS Third Test

• First Session: 5:50 AM IST to 7:50 AM IST
• Lunch Break: 7:50 AM IST to 8:30 AM IST
• Second Session: 8:30 AM IST to 10:30 AM IST
• Tea Break: 10:30 AM IST to 10:50 AM IST
• Third Session: 10:50 AM IST to 12:50 PM IST

The final session timing may vary based on overs bowled each day. A maximum of 90 overs is expected daily, with potential extensions if needed due to light conditions.

This upcoming match holds significant importance for both teams' aspirations in the series and beyond. Fans eagerly await another thrilling contest between these cricketing giants.