4th Test, Day 1 Highlights: Paine, Green up the ante as Australia score 274/5 at Stumps

A pitch known for true bounce and flaming strokeplay, Gabba would host India and Australia in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

With the series tied at 1-1, Brisbane will announce the taker of the trophy by the end of this Test. For India, a win or even a draw suffices to retain the cup but Tim Paine and company cannot do without a win.

Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy has already challenged the Australian egos coming into the Gabba Test with a satisfactory win at Melbourne and a statement-making draw at Sydney.

However, Australia will bank on their dominant record at Gabba and the injury woes of India to have the last laugh of the series.
The team batting first at Brisbane have won 25 times whereas bowling first have won 23 times. The pitch is expected to render the same bounce it is known for as both the teams with the Test Championship and series in mind would take on each other.