Australia's Incredible Record at Fortress Gabba a Worry for India
Australia have not lost a Test match at The Gabba since 1988-89, against the all-conquering West Indians. Since then they have played 19 Tests here, winning 12 and drawing 7.
India have played six Tests at The Gabba and not won a single one. This does not sound encouraging ahead of the series decider against Australia, but then, only three touring teams – England, West Indies, and New Zealand – have won Test matches here, and all of them have lost way more than won. There is a reason the Australians call the Test match at The Gabba the Gabbattoir. India have used 17 players here but they had once used 26 in a series!
| Touring team | M | W | L | D | T | W/L |
| England | 21 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 0.33 | |
| West Indies | 12 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0.50 |
| New Zealand | 10 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0.13 | |
| India | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0.00 | ||
| Pakistan | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0.00 | ||
| South Africa | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0.00 | ||
| Sri Lanka | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 | ||
| Total | 62 | 8 | 40 | 13 | 1 | 0.25 |
This is also where the first tied Test – between Australia and the West Indies in 1960-61 – was played. The Forgotten Australia vs India Brisbane Classic
As is evident, Australia have a win-loss ratio of 5 (40 wins, 8 defeats) at The Gabba. This is the best for any side at a single venue with a 50-Test cut-off, and the third-best with a 25-Test cut-off.
| Team | Venue | M | W | L | W/L |
| Pakistan | National Stadium, Karachi | 42 | 22 | 2 | 11.00 |
| South Africa | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 26 | 21 | 2 | 10.50 |
| Australia | The Gabba, Brisbane | 62 | 40 | 8 | 5.00 |
| England | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 52 | 28 | 9 | 3.11 |
| Australia | Lord's, London | 39 | 17 | 7 | 2.43 |
As is evident, Australia have a particularly impressive record at Lord's, having won 39 Test matches and lost 17.
Australia have not lost a Test match at The Gabba since 1988-89, against the all-conquering West Indians. Since then they have played 19 Tests here, winning 12 and drawing 7.
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