The much-awaited India vs Australia Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 is all set to begin on November 22 at the iconic Optus Stadium in Perth. This highly anticipated Test series consists of five matches and holds great significance as India aims to qualify for the 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Finals. To secure a spot, India must deliver a dominant performance, ideally winning the series 4-0.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024: Venues and Schedule
The series will take place across five venues in Australia:
- Perth – November 22, 2024
- Adelaide
- Brisbane
- Melbourne
- Sydney
India has made history by defeating Australia in the last two away tours, and the team is determined to extend this winning streak.
Live Streaming and Telecast Details
Fans can catch all the action of the India vs Australia 1st Test live on Star Sports Network. For those preferring digital platforms, the match will be streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar. The first Test begins at 7:50 AM IST on November 22, Friday.
India’s Key Players to Watch
India has named a strong squad under the leadership of Rohit Sharma with Jasprit Bumrah as vice-captain. The batting lineup features stalwarts like Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and young talents like Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. In the bowling department, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will play a crucial role alongside pacers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna.
India’s Squad:
- Captain: Rohit Sharma
- Vice-Captain: Jasprit Bumrah
- Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul
- Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel
- All-rounders: Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar
- Bowlers: Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akashdeep, Harshit Rana
Reserves: Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, Khaleel Ahmed
Australia’s Key Players
Australia will be led by Pat Cummins, with star players like Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, and Usman Khawaja forming the backbone of their batting lineup. The bowling attack, led by Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon, will be a significant challenge for Team India.
Australia’s Squad:
- Captain: Pat Cummins
- Batters: Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh
- Wicketkeepers: Alex Carey, Josh Inglis
- Bowlers: Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland
Series Importance for the WTC
This series is crucial for India’s qualification for the 2025 ICC WTC Finals. To remain in contention, India must aim for a series win, with a 4-0 victory giving them a direct path to the final.
Head-to-Head Record
India and Australia have faced each other in 16 Border-Gavaskar Test series. India has won 10, while Australia has won 5. Only one series ended in a draw.
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