The Gabba in Brisbane has been regarded as a "Fortress" for Australia in Test Cricket. However, on January 28, 2024, the fortress was Breached by a spirited West Indies side!
Australia lost the Test match in Brisbane against West Indies. It was also the first time that the Windies won in Australia since 1997.
Gabba has been one of Australia's premiere venues for Test cricket. The home side's record in Brisbane in the red-ball format, is impeccable. The Aussies have lost at the Gabba in Tests for the first time in three years.
Shamar Joseph's masterclass in the second innings handed over a nasty defeat to Australia, as West Indies ended the series level, at 1-1. After a memorable end to the historic test.
The Sporting News looks at the list of teams to have beaten Australia in Test Cricket at the venue.
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What is Australia's record at Gabba in Tests?
Australia have played 66 matches at the Gabba in the red-ball format. The hosts have a formidable record at the venue and went on a 33-year unbeaten run in Brisbane from 1988 to 2021.
However, the "Fortress" of Gabba has been breached on two occasions in the last three years. India beat Australia in 2021, followed by West Indies' win in 2024.
| Matches Played | Win | Loss | Tie / NR | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 42 | 10 | 13 / 1 | 63.63 |
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How many teams have beaten Australia at Gabba?
Only four teams have beaten Australia at Gabba in the history of Test Cricket. The Aussies have lost ten times at the Gabba. England and West Indies have been the most successful visitors at Gabba, stealing four wins each.
| Team | No. of wins at Gabba |
|---|---|
| England | 4 (1933, 1936, 1978, 1986) |
| West Indies | 4 (1968, 1984, 1988, 2024) |
| New Zealand | 1 (1985) |
| India | 1 (2021) |
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List of teams to beat Australia at Gabba in Tests
| Sr. No | Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 10 - 16, 1933 | England | England won by 6 wickets |
| 2 | December 04 - 09, 1936 | England | England won by 322 runs |
| 3 | December 06 - 10, 1968 | West Indies | West Indies won by 125 runs |
| 4 | December 01 - 06, 1978 | England | England won by 7 wickets |
| 5 | November 23 - 26, 1984 | West Indies | West Indies won by 8 wickets |
| 6 | November 08 - 12, 1985 | New Zealand | New Zealand won by an innings and 41 runs |
| 7 | November 14 - 19, 1986 | England | England won by 7 wickets |
| 8 | November 18 - 21, 1988 | West Indies | West Indies won by 9 wickets |
| 9 | January 15 - 19, 2021 | India | India won by 3 wickets |
| 10 | January 25 - 28, 2024 | West Indies | West Indies won by 8 runs |
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