Can India claim series win at the Gabba?

Welcome to the coverage of the fourth and final Test match between Australia and India at the Gabba in Brisbane on Friday.

A punishing Test series that has exacted a heavy toll on both sides draws to a fitting climax in Brisbane where a humbled Australia will aim to crush an ailing Indian side at their Gabba fortress.

Australia are undefeated at the Gabba since 1988, while India are yet to win a Test at the venue, having lost five games, and one draw.

Australia had their confidence rocked in the third Test as India's batsmen held on for a gallant draw in Sydney but Tim Paine's team hold the upper hand for the decisive clash of a series that has become survival of the fittest.

With regular captain Virat Kohli on paternity leave, India have defied a mounting injury toll to keep the series alive but now have few bullets left to fire.

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been scratched and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is also expected to be ruled out after an abdominal strain in Sydney, meaning India's attack could be in the hands of three rookie pacemen.

In short, Ajinkya Rahane's India have a mountain to climb, even if a draw would be enough to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy two years after their breakthrough 2-1 win in the 2018/19 series in Australia.

The home side have had their own injury challenges, with Marcus Harris replacing Will Pucovski after the rookie opener was ruled out with a shoulder injury.

Opener David Warner was clearly hampered by his groin strain as he laboured for runs in Sydney but the veteran left-hander has been cleared to play.