The 2021/22 Ashes series will begin when the first Test kicks off at the Gabba on December 8.
Since 1982, the Gabba has been the first venue of the Ashes series when it is played Down Under.
The 126-year-old stadium, located in Brisbane, has been a happy hunting ground for Australia over the years.
Australia has won 33 matches to England's nine at the Gabba, with the venue being a nightmare for visiting teams.
Where is the Gabba?
The Gabba, which was established in 1895, is Queensland's oldest sporting ground.
The location of the legendary cricket oval is 2.9km away from Brisbane's CBD.
Why is it called the Gabba?
The historical cricket ground is located in the Brisbane suburb of Wolloongabba.
In order to make it easier for everybody to pronounce, the venue's operators shortened the name to Gabba.
What is Australia and England's Ashes record at the Gabba?
| Countries | Win | Loss | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 33 | 9 | 13 |
| England | 9 | 33 | 13 |
England has a notoriously poor record at the Gabba and have only won two Test matches at the ground since WW2.
When was the last Test match at the Gabba?
The last Test match at the Gabba was in early January 2021, when Australia had its first loss at the venue in over 35 years against India.
India chased down a whopping 328 runs in their final innings at Brisbane to win the Border-Gavaskar trophy.
Australia's previous loss at the Gabba was against the dominant West Indies side in 1986.
What are the past five Ashes results at the Gabba?
| Season | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | Australia | Won by 10 wickets |
| 2013-14 | Australia | Won by 381 runs |
| 2010-11 | Draw | Draw |
| 2006-7 | Australia | Won by 277 runs |
| 2002-3 | Australia | Won by 384 runs |
What are some legendary Ashes moments at the Gabba?
Former English captain Alastair Cook has the record for most runs in a Ashes single innings at the Gabba with 235 in 2010.
Australian legend Shane Warne snared incredible 8-71 at the Gabba in the 1994-95 series.
What have past-and-present Ashes stars said about the Gabba?
Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood believes Australia has always made the most of their home ground advantage at the Gabba.
"All Australians love playing up there," Hazlewood said to AAP . "We probably grow a leg given the record we've got.
"We know touring sides don't like to play there, so that puts us a bit ahead before a ball is bowled. I guess we thrive on that.
"It's an awesome place to play. Very much an Australian venue, I've always enjoyed playing there."
Former English skipper Cook feels Australia is simply expected to win when they play at the venue.
"You wouldn’t want to be part of the Australia side that does lose at the Gabba," Cook told reporters during the 2017 series.