MUMBAI (India): Test cricket returns to Mumbai\'s venerable Brabourne stadium after 36 years when India and Sri Lanka clash in the third and final match here from Wednesday.

The two teams will enjoy the graceful setting of one of the country\'s oldest cricket venues as India look for a 2-0 scoreline to dislodge South Africa at the top of the official Test rankings.

The stadium, owned by the Cricket Club of India (CCI), was the regular Test venue in the city from 1948 until the Mumbai Cricket Association built its own Wankhede stadium in 1974.

The Brabourne, which hosted the last of its 17 Tests in February, 1973, was given the game against Sri Lanka because the Wankhede is being renovated for the 2011 World Cup.

The 20,000-seater Brabourne was due to host a Test against England last year, but the match was moved following the Mumbai attacks in November which killed 166 people.

The stadium in south Mumbai lies close to landmarks like the Taj and Oberoi hotels, and the Chhatrapati Shivaji rail terminus, targets of the militant attacks.

Tight security will be in force around the Brabourne, CCI officials said, as they worked overtime to ensure a memorable Test match for teams and fans.

Milind Rege, a former first-class cricketer who looks after the playing facilities at the stadium, was confident the Test will produce a positive result.

There are few sporting wickets around the country like the one at the Brabourne, said Rege. The track will have something for everyone -- the fast bowlers, batsmen and spinners.

History may not support Rege\'s optimism - 11 of the 17 Tests played at the stadium ended in draws, with India winning four and losing two.

But current Mumbai captain Wasim Jaffer says the wicket has changed over the years and will provide interesting cricket.

The pitches at the CCI will give you a result, said Jaffer, a former Test opener. The ball generally swings in the evening and will give the spinners the bounce and drift they need.