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Cricket fans have a lot to look forward to in the coming weeks. Until the end of the year, there will be another series of cricket tests. Who’s playing, we hear you ask? Well, the usual suspects are the old rivals, India and Australia. Cricket fans will be able to see two of the best teams in the world come into action from now until early January. A 5 game test series between the Men in Blue and the Baggy Greens at home always brings out the best the game has to offer. As the first test draws to a close today, it is proving to be one of the best in recent memory. If you love the game you know how important these tests are. It happens often and reminds everyone why the classic look is still possible. T20 is growing a lot, old matches are not very popular these days.
However, when the Aussies take on the Indians, it’s clear why it should matter and keep going. One of the biggest rivalries in sports has a long history and dates back decades. From December 14 to December 18, Australia will play another Test at the Gabba stadium in Brisbane which will be the third of the five scheduled meetings. In this guide, we analyze these upcoming matchups and try to predict the winners. This will be especially important for those who like to watch the game as well betting on cricket in doing so. Cricket is now the biggest betting game and this Test is the best opportunity to bet on one of the best sports available.
Test 1 in Perth Done: Who Won?
Played between November 22 and 25 at Optus Stadium in Perth, the first test ended after a strong showing by the visiting team. India took matters into their own hands right from the start and never looked back. They won by 295 runs on day 4, session 3, and now lead 1-0 in the five-test series. The final score was IND 150 487/6d to AUS 104 238. A footballer? None other than Jasprit Bumrah of course, with 5/30 & 8 & 3/42. When the actual drama is concerned, this match can be described as India’s defeat to Australia.
In the 1st innings, India went for 150. Nitish Kumar Reddy was 41 (59) and Rishabh Pant was 37 (78). For Australia, Josh Hazlewood was 4/29 (13) and Mitchell Marsh was 2/12 (5). In 1 innings Australia was 104, Mitchel Starc went 26 (112) and Alex Carey was 21 (31). For India, it was Jasprit Bumrah with 5/30 (18) and Harshit Rana with 3/48 (15.2). The second innings was another big one for India as they were 487/6d. Yashavsi Jaiswal went for 161 (297) and Virat Kohli went for 100 (143). For the Aussies, Nathan Lyon was 2.96 (39) and Josh Hazlewood was 1/28 (21). In Australia’s second innings of 238, Travis Head went for 89 (101) and Mitchel Marsh was 47 (67). Jasprit Bumrah scored 3/42 (12) and Mohammed Siraj went 3/51 (14).
Talking about the biggest news of the game, Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has said that he will return home for his reasons. He will fly back before the start of the second Test and leave his team in their Border-Gavaskar Trophy chase for the 2024/25 season. However, he will return before the IND vs AUS 2nd Test in Adelaide on December 6. “Gambir has informed us that he will return home and join the team before the start of the 2nd Test. He has given his reasons and the BCCI has accepted his request,” the report said. Supporters Ryan ten Doeschate, Abhiskeh Nayar, Morne Morkel, and T Dilip will take over the role for now.
3 Tests at The Gabba in Brisbane: Odds, Predictions and Forecasts
After the first test, the focus is on the upcoming second test to be held between December 6 and 10 at the Adelaide Oval. A lot is at stake in this second meeting now that India won the first match in such a glorious fashion. They are the best team right now and that is understandable. Of course, the sports books know and agree to give them a better chance and a chance to go over the whole second team, and even the third, and the rest of the whole system. On top of that, they are predicted to win the upcoming World Cup due to their amazing record and form. Recent history against Australia is on their side as well, which we will cover in depth in the following sections.
Let’s not look at the most important part of the story, the third series of all the tests that will be played at the Gabba Stadium in Brisbane, Queensland. As mentioned earlier, the AUS vs IND test list has everything to make it an instant hit. It doesn’t take much for these two sides to put on a good game and it will be very similar as this game can decide who goes through to the World Test Championship and the final match in England this summer. The top teams go to the finals and both Indian and Australian sides have a chance to do so, with India closing in now after taking the lead.
In terms of their recent duels, it is not in favor of the home team as they have not won against India as visitors as often as they would have liked. Their last home win came ten years ago in the 2014/15 season. This is not something that a team wants whenever there is tension and when everyone is keeping score all the time. With batsmen like Steve Smith and Virat Kohli in the squad, good performances are guaranteed but there can only be one winner. Both have a lot to prove and want to win, but India are the best team at the moment. Their talent includes Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, and Rohit Sharma who are few, more than Josh Inglis, Pat Cummins, and Travis Head can handle in the 5-test series.
Everything predictions for upcoming games show India is the favorite and their odds are 1.83 right now. Australia’s odds fell after the loss in Perth and their odds are now slightly worse than they were at 2.8. Although it does not happen very often, the probability of the series being drawn is 9. Popular bets that fans admire when the test is being played include predicting the correct score, for example, the final win and total loss for both teams. For example, a 3 – 2 win for India is currently the safest bet with odds of 5.5. Same goals but to Australia’s advantage they have an advantage of 6. India who won the series 4 – 1 currently has an advantage of 8, while a 2 – 2 draw is currently at 9.
The sports betting scene is also very large, and the leading players are all from India. Jasprit Bumrah is ahead with 7 challenges followed by Virat Kohli and Yashavi Jaiswal with 7.5 each. Australia’s best players, Travis Head and Steven Smith, are 4th and 5th with 11 points each. Yashavi Jaiswal leads the best oddsman for India with 2.75 while for the Aussies it is Travis Head with 3.75. Jasprit Bumrah (2.63) and Josh Hazlewood (5.5) are the leading bowlers in their categories. All these bets are fun to play but one thing should be kept in mind. Australia will have more goals especially if India take a 2 – 0 lead going into the 3rd test in Brisbane.
About The Gabba Venue in Brisbane, Australia
The Brisbane Cricket Ground, also known as the Gabba, is the largest stadium in the city of Brisbane. The city is the capital of Queensland, Australia, and therefore the center of several branches of culture, business, and entertainment. The fun nickname comes from the area where the stadium is located, Woolloongabba. Apart from cricket, the stadium also hosts athletics, Australian football, rugby, football (soccer), baseball, and even horse and greyhound racing. It was also home to beautiful concerts and other art shows.
The stadium was established in 1895 and has a capacity of 37,000. Apart from the many international matches where the home team plays, the Gabba also hosts several home teams, notably the Queensland Bulls, Brisbane Heat (Big Bash League), and Brisbane Lion (Australian Football League). The first Test was played between Australia and South Africa from 27 November to 3 December 1931. The most recent one was from 25 to 28 January 2024 when Australia hosted the West Indies.
Title and Text Figures
Although India are the favorites in the group, overall history between the two teams is not on their side. Over the course of their matchup in cricket, the Aussies have been the best so far. The two teams have played 107 friendly matches over the long history of their rivalry. Of them, India won 32, Australia won 45, and there were 29 draws and one tie. India won 23 times as home team and Australia 30 times.
Their last match came last year, on June 7, 2023, when Australia won by 209 runs and their score was 469, 270/8 and 296, 234 for India. Before that, there was a test match on March 9, 2023, a week after a 9-wicket win over the Aussies on March 1. To go back, India won three consecutive meetings on January 15, February 9, and February. 17 of 2023. This only shows how the matches between these two sides are and what they mean in this amazing game.
Remaining Practice Meetings: Month Down
After the first tests from November 22 to November 26 are over and December 6 – 10 and December 14 – 18 tests 2 and 3 are over, there will be two more meetings between two world-renowned teams. As you know, they will be seeing each other a lot in the next month and a half and they probably don’t mind. It is the best way to do well because they are playing against the best competitors.
The 4th test comes eight days after the last one. It is scheduled to take place between December 26 and December 30 and will be played at the MCG in Melbourne. This is just over a week away, starting on Boxing Day, December 26, and will continue until the second to last day of 2024. This time of year is great for sports fans because of how many big games in different sports take place. . It will be a great way for the fans of the game to end the best and most rewarding year of cricket in a grand style.
