Holkar stadium. (Photo Source: Twitter/BCCI)
India, after retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy yet again will face the mighty Aussies for the third time in four-match series on March 1 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. Team India will be looking to continue its dominance over Australia in order to confirm a final berth in the ongoing World Test Championship final.
Australia, on the other hand, after being defeated twice in the series will look to bounce back to the winning ways. The experienced duo of Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green is likely to return to the squad after being declared fit, their inclusion will make the team look balanced.
India vs Australia Head-to-Head in Tests:
Both India and Australia have met on 104 occasions in Tests. While Australia have won 43 games, whereas India have tasted victory on 32 occasions, one match has ended in a tie, and 28 matches have turned out to be drawn affairs.
Matches Played
104
India Won
32
Australia
43
Tied
1
Drawn
28
Test Records and Stats associated with the Holkar Cricket Stadium:
Both spinners and pacers have enjoyed bowling at the venue. In the two games played at the ground pacers have picked up 22 wickets and spinners have picked up 28 wickets. The first two days will be good for pacers while spinners can expect good turn from Day 3 onwards. India have played two Test matches in venue and emerged victorious on both occasions.
Australia will be playing Test cricket for the first time at the venue and would be looking to make it a memorable one.
Matches Played
2
Matches Won Batting First
1
Matches Won Batting Second
1
Drawn
0
Average 1st Innings Score
354
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