Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has stated that India’s best chance of winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024 lies in claiming victory in the crucial third Test in Brisbane, which begins on December 14. With the series currently tied 1-1, Harbhajan believes the Gabba Test could be the deciding factor in India’s quest for a historic win.

The five-match Test series has seen both teams showcasing their strengths. India registered a comprehensive 295-run victory in the first Test in Perth, while Australia bounced back with a commanding 10-wicket win in the second Test under the lights in Adelaide. As the series moves to Brisbane, Harbhajan emphasized that India needs to bring their best cricket to the table if they are to regain momentum.

Speaking on Star Sports, Harbhajan highlighted the unpredictable nature of the series so far."I feel this series is the toughest because both teams have the caliber to bounce back. What happened to Australia in Perth they wouldn't have thought that, and also India wouldn't have thought what would happen at Adelaide after the magnificent victory in Perth. And as Sir (Gavaskar) said the long gap does break the momentum and that happened here,”

He further added that the third Test at the Gabba will be crucial for India’s chances in the remaining matches, set to be played in Melbourne (December 26-30) and Sydney (January 3-7).

“But now if we look at it as a three-match series, India has to win at least 2 matches and I feel their best chance to win would be in Sydney and Melbourne. If India plays their best cricket at Gabba and comes out as winners, then India will win either in Melbourne or Sydney. The series which now stands at 1-1, shows that both teams have it in them to make a comeback. Australia came back magnificently to win in Adelaide and it is India's turn to stage a comeback,” he added.