India vs Australia 4th Test start time, date, venue: The five-match Border-Gavaskar Test series between India and Australia stands evenly poised at 1-1 after the third Test at Gabba ended in a draw due to bad light halting play on the fifth day. As India looks to secure a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, the upcoming IND vs AUS 4th Test in Melbourne carries high importance for Rohit Sharma and his team.


India's path to World Test Championship Final has become increasingly challenging. To stay in contention, they must avoid defeat in their remaining two matches and can afford only one draw. After the Gabba Test ended in a draw, India remains in the third spot on the WTC standings, behind leaders Australia and second-placed South Africa.


Check below when is India vs Australia 4th Test in BGT - start time, venue, date, live streaming details


When is the fourth Test between India and Australia?


The fourth Test between India and Australia is scheduled to start on December 26, 2024 and end on December 30.


Where is the fourth Test between India and Australia?


The fourth Test of Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 between India and Australia will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.


What time does the fourth Test between India and Australia start in India?


The fourth Test of India vs Australia BGT will start at 5.00 am (IST) while the toss will take place 30 minutes ahead of the start, i.e. at 4.30 am (IST).


Where to watch India vs Australia 4th Test on TV and online in India?


For Indian viewers, IND vs AUS 4th Test match will be available live on Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar official app or website.


India vs Australia squads


India: Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Devdutt Padikkal, Shubman Gill. Virat Kohli. Rishabh Pant, Sarfaraz Khan. Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep. Prasidh Krishna. Harshit Rana. Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar.


Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster.


Reserves: Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, Khaleel Ahmed, Yash Dayal