Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels that Australia and India will have an even contest but also backed the hosts to win the match.
The five-match series is tied with comprehensive wins after both sides secured a big win in Perth and Adelaide. India secured a 295-run win in the first test while Australia secured a 10-wicket win in the Pink ball test.
The Australia captain feels that the ongoing third test at The Gabba in Brisbane of the Border Gavaskar Trophy will be a more even contest between the two teams but he expects that Australia will win the series.
“It’s really hard to say what to expect after the way the first two games have gone. I mean, they’ve just been complete blowouts either way. So you don’t really know what to expect.”
“I’ve got a feeling it’ll be a bit more even contest than the first couple of games. I still think Australia will win,” said Ponting on the ICC Review.
Further speaking ahead, Ponting acknowledge India’s recent good records in Australia but also mentioned the hosts dominance at the venue, which make them favourite for the encounter.
“I’ll back recent form up there. India have got a good record. [But] going through history, I think Australia only lost twice there in about 40 years. So, I’ll back Australia to win at the Gabba,” he added.
At the time of rain interruption, Australia were at 28/0 in 13.2 overs with McSweeney (4*) and Usman Khawaja (19*) at the crease.
With rain not subsiding, the umpire called in early lunch and called stumps on the day 01 at The Gabba.
