IND vs AUS: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 promises to deliver an electrifying chapter in cricket's storied rivalry as India and Australia face off in a five-Test series. The action kicked off today, November 22, at Perth's Optus Stadium, setting the stage for an intense contest between two of the world's best teams.
India, the current trophy holders, enter the series with a remarkable track record, having clinched victory in the past four editions, including landmark wins in Australia during the 2018-19 and 2020-21 seasons. Meanwhile, Australia is determined to break their 10-year drought, last lifting the trophy in 2014-15.
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Both teams occupy the top two spots in the ICC World Test Championship standings, adding another layer of significance to this already high-profile clash. The series also presents an arena for standout performances, with star players from both sides eager to shine on the global stage.
Series Opener: Match Details
- 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:
- 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)
Squads
India:
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, and Washington Sundar.
Australia (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, and Mitchell Starc.
As the series opener approaches, the cricketing world waits with bated breath for another unforgettable chapter in the storied Border-Gavaskar rivalry.
