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What To Expect At Gabba - The Venue For 1st Ashes Test Between AUS v ENG

By Sahil Mathur December 07, 2021 • 11:23 AM View: 3353

AUS v ENG: The 1st Ashes test between Australia and England will begin from 8th December at the Gabba in Brisbane. Australia will be defending the Ashes.

Gabba has hosted a total of 63 test matches so far in which 49 matches have had a result while 13 matches have ended in a draw. 40 times a team winning the toss has opted to bat first. However, winning the toss doesn't guarantee a win here as the team batting first has won 25 games while batting second has won 24.

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