India vs Australia 3rd Test Prediction and Betting Tips
The five-match Border Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia is set quite well with series levelled 1-1 after first two matches. India dominated the first Test and won comprehensively in Perth. While Australia on the other hand managed to pull up their socks and went onto continue their pink ball winning streak. Post the Adelaide Test, the series stands 1-1 and both teams eye for lead in the series which will help them to get inch closer to the WTC Final berth.
The likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin, who are most likely playing their final BGT series in Australia would be looking to get into the mix and have match winning performances for the side. Rohit Sharma, who missed the first Test due to the birth of his child returned into the setup for the second Test. However, Rohit didn’t manage to contribute with the bat in both the innings. Virat Kohli, on the other hand, had an outing to forget scoring mere 7 and 11 runs in two innings at his favourite ground in Australia.
Australian players on the other hand have been performing significantly well. Especially the likes of Travis Head, Marnus, Mitchell Starc whose performance made the real difference. However, former Australian captain, Steve Smith has struggled to score runs in both Tests and looked disappointed. Being a legend of the game himself, he will be looking to change the fortunes and score runs for his side.
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IND vs AUS 3rd Test Prediction
The third Test between these two nations is set to start on 14th December at the iconic Brisbane Ground. After the emphatic victory on this ground in the last BGT series, India will look to repeat their performance. Since the match will be played with red ball and the Indian team has shown it’s class with red ball, it is highly likely that Indian team will emerge as winners and lead series 2-1. Further, Indian team is also desperate for the win after slipping to third position in WTC Points Table. For the men-in-blue to play WTC Final for third time in a row, winning at the Gabba will be very crucial.
The likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and other senior players love such pressure situations and with high pressure the best will certainly come out from them.
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Team India Preview & Probable XI
The only change that India might look to do from their last playing 11 would be to bring Akash Deep in place of Harshit Rana. Akash Deep has performed well against New Zealand in the home series and is yet to get a chance in the ongoing series. Harshit Rana on the other hand has not been able to find his rhythm and might be asked to sit on the sidelines.
As per BettingxCasino team, here’s a probable 11 for Team India:
India Playing 11 for 3rd Test: KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), Rohit Sharma (C), Nitish Reddy, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Akash Deep
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Team Australia Preview & Probable XI
It is highly unlikely that Australia will make any changes to their winning 11 from the last Test. The only change which is still expected is if Josh Hazelwood is declared fit to play. If that happens, he will automatically replace Boland into the playing 11.
As per BettingxCasino team, here’s a probable 11 for Team Australia:
Australia Playing 11 for 3rd Test: Khawaja, McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Cary (WK), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Nathon Lyon, Josh Hazelwood.
