Australia and India prepare for the third Test at the Gabba, with Australia's Josh Hazlewood potentially returning. India seek to repeat their historic 2021 victory at the Gabba, while Australia aim to solidify their World Test Championship final chances.

Josh Hazlewood missed the pink-ball Test in Adelaide against India due to a side strain he suffered during the first Test in Perth. A couple of days ago, the pacer had stated that he will soon get to know if he will be able to get fit in time for the third Test.

A Rishabh Pant special ensured India a back- to-back series win Down Under with Australia left licking their wounds. It was the hosts' first loss at the venue since 1988.

Ahead of the 3rd IND vs AUS Test at Brisbane, here are some of the stats of India's record at the formidable Gabba stadium

Check out the weather forecast of Brisbane ahead of the third Test between Australia and India only on CricTracker.

The weather forecast predicts a 25% chance of rain on Day 1, which could increase by 15% later on. Days 2 and 3 also have a predicted 25% chance of precipitation. The forecast predicts cloudy skies with "medium chances of showers" during the course of the match. However, incessant rain and thunderstorms are unlikely to prevail.

India will take on Australia in the third Test of the five-match series at Brisbane’s Gabba starting from Saturday (14 December). The Gabba pitch is expected to offer traditional pace and bounce.

The 42,000-capacity stadium has witnessed some of cricket’s most dramatic moments, including India’s historic victory here during the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which sealed their 2-1 series triumph.

Rohit Sharma-led India have arrived in Brisbane, where they recorded one of their most famous Test wins of all time in 2021.

Rain is likely to be a significant factor as India and Australia look to take a lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. As per the forecast, there is ran predicted on all five days of the Test match.