The series is locked at 1-1 after Australia’s excellent performance with, and against, the pink ball in Adelaide, and the third Test of the five-match series is set to be a beauty at the Gabba, starting Saturday.

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Brisbane was the scene of one of the greatest victories in India’s Test history in January 2021 as Rishabh Pant guided India home with an unbeaten 89 not out as they mowed down a target of 328 in the final innings to clinch a second straight series win on Australian soil.

Pat Cummins’ side were also beaten at what was once Australia’s impenetrable fortress earlier this year when Shamar Joseph ran rampant to inspire the West Indies to a stunning upset, but that was with the pink ball.

The red Kookaburra is back at the Gabba, and India will be hoping Jasprit Bumrah is fit enough to pick up where he left off in Perth with the red cherry on a “fresher” pitch than the ones that were used later in the season in those recent Australian losses.

Australia meanwhile will be buoyed by their top order batting more time, and Travis Head blazing a century in Adelaide, as the nature of series appears to be which team’s batters can withstand the onslaught from the other’s formidable bowling attack.

Josh Hazlewood is a chance to return after missing the Adelaide Test with a side strain, which would most likely cause Scott Boland to make way.

Bumrah and new ball partner Mohammed Siraj have both in watch after missing training on Tuesday, but each team’s XI is yet to be confirmed.

WHAT TIMES DOES IT START?

Coverage of the third Test in Brisbane on Fox Cricket and Kayo starts at 10am AEDT with the first ball due to be bowled at 11.20am AEDT.

Given Queensland is an hour behind Melbourne and Sydney due to not having daylights savings, the playing times are slightly later than they will be for the Boxing Day and New Year’s Tests.

First session: 10.20am – 12.20pm (11.20am – 1.20pm AEDT)

Lunch: 12.20pm – 1pm (1.20pm – 2pm AEDT)

Second session: 1pm – 3pm (2pm – 4pm AEDT)

Tea: 3pm – 3:20pm (4pm – 4:20pm AEDT)

Third session: 3:20pm – 5:20pm (4:20pm – 6:20pm AEDT)

An extra 30 minutes can be used to complete daily overs if required.

HOW TO WATCH

All five games will be broadcast LIVE to Foxtel and Kayo on Australia’s only dedicated 24/7 cricket channel FOX CRICKET.

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WEATHER FORECAST

Saturday, Min 23 Max 29, 60% chance of rain, 0-7mm possible rainfall

Sunday, Min 23 Max 31, 50% chance of rain, 0-2mm possible rainfall

Monday, Min 23 Max 30, 50% chance of rain, 0-4mm possible rainfall

Tuesday, Min 23 Max 30, 50% chance of rain, 0-3mm possible rainfall

Wednesday, Min 24 Max 29, 50% chance of rain, 0-4mm possible rainfall

FULL FIXTURES

1st Test, 22-26 November: India won by 295 runs at Optus Stadium, Perth

2nd Test, 6-10 December: Australia won by 10 wickets at the Adelaide Oval

3rd Test, 14-18 December: Australia vs India — The Gabba, Brisbane (11:20am AEDT)

4th Test, 26-30 December: Australia vs India — MCG, Melbourne (10:30am AEDT)

5th Test, 3-7 January: Australia vs India — SCG, Sydney (10:30am AEDT)