India and Australia are set to face off in the first Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth Stadium starting tomorrow, November 22, 2024. This highly anticipated match is the opener of a five-Test series. The Indian team, led by Jasprit Bumrah in the absence of Rohit Sharma, will aim to counter Australia’s strong lineup led by Pat Cummins. The pitch at Perth is expected to offer pace and bounce, favoring fast bowlers.
Key Details
Venue and Timings: The match will begin at 7:50 AM IST (2:20 AM GMT) at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Weather conditions are expected to be sunny and favorable for play
Teams: India’s squad features key players like Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, and Mohammed Siraj, while Australia boasts the likes of Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, and Mitchell Starc
Broadcasting: Fans in India can catch the live telecast on Star Sports and stream it on Disney+ Hotstar. In Australia, the match will be available on Channel 7 and Kayo Sports
Background: India has won the previous four editions of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but playing in Australia presents a different challenge. With a green pitch and the absence of several key Indian players, this match promises a thrilling start to the series
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Yes, India will tour Australia in 2024-25 for a highly anticipated five-match Test series, marking the first five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series since 1991-92. The tour begins with the first Test in Perth from November 22-26, 2024, and concludes with the fifth Test in Sydney from January 3-7, 2025. This series is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 and includes a day-night Test in Adelaide from December 6-10, 2024
It will be a significant event as India aims for a third consecutive Test series win in Australia, having previously won in 2018-19 and 2020-21.
Australia have not beaten India in a home series since 2014-15, losing in 2018-19 while Steve Smith and David Warner were suspended, and again in 2020-21 when the four-test series skipped Perth. Australia haven’t won a test series in India since 2004.
“Fittingly, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been put on the same footing as the (men’s) Ashes with a five-Test Series for the first time since 1991-92 and we’re confident the schedule will maximize viewership and attendances and there will be a tremendous atmosphere in stadiums across the country,”– Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley said.
India’s tour of Australia 2024-25 fixtures:
1st test- November 22-26: Perth Stadium, Perth (D)
2nd test- December 6-10: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (D/N)
3rd test- December 14-18: The Gabba, Brisbane (D)
4th test- December 26-30: MCG, Melbourne (D)
5th Test- January 3-7: SCG, Sydney (D)
India’s tour of Australia in 2024-25 is a major cricketing event, featuring a five-match Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Below is the full schedule:
Test Match Schedule:
1st Test: November 22–26, 2024
Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth
Format: Day Test
2nd Test: December 6–10, 2024
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Format: Day-Night Test (Pink Ball)
3rd Test: December 14–18, 2024
Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane
Format: Day Test
4th Test: December 26–30, 2024 (Boxing Day Test)
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Format: Day Test
5th Test: January 3–7, 2025
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Format: Day Test
This marks the first time since 1991-92 that the Border-Gavaskar series will consist of five Tests, aligning it with the prestige of the Ashes. The series is part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle
Where can I watch Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 for free?
Live Streaming: For online streaming, fans can watch the matches on Disney+ Hotstar, which will provide live coverage of all the Test matches in the series. Additional Options: The series will also be available on DD Sports, ensuring that a wider audience can access the matches.
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