IND vs AUS: The highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is set to deliver yet another thrilling chapter in cricket’s fiercest rivalry, as India and Australia face off in a five-match Test series. The opening Test of the series commenced on November 22, 2024, at Optus Stadium, Perth, promising an action-packed contest between two of the world’s top cricketing teams.
India, the reigning champions, come into the series with an impressive record, having won the last four editions of the trophy, including historic victories in Australia during the 2018-19 and 2020-21 series. On the other hand, Australia is eager to end a 10-year drought, having last lifted the trophy in the 2014-15 season.
World Test Championship Showdown
Both India and Australia are ranked in the top two spots in the ICC World Test Championship standings, making this series even more significant. This match offers a chance for both teams to showcase their best performances on the world stage.
Match Details: Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
- Fixture: India vs. Australia, 1st Test
- Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth (Capacity: 61,266)
- Date: Friday, November 22, 2024
- Time: 7:50 AM IST
Where to Watch India vs Australia Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
India:
- TV: Star Sports Network (subscription required), DD Sports (free-to-air)
- Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
USA:
- TV: Willow
- Start Time: Thursday, November 21, 9:20 PM (New York time)
Australia:
- TV and Streaming: Channel 7, 7+, Foxtel, Kayo Sports
- Start Time: Friday, November 22, 10:20 AM (local time)
Teams for the 1st Test Match
India Squad:
- Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar
Australia Squad (1st Test):
- Pat Cummins (C), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc
As the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 begins, cricket fans worldwide are in for an unforgettable battle between two cricketing powerhouses. Be sure to catch the live action across various platforms!