The race for the final of the World Test Championship is on, and two of the top contenders will collide in probably the biggest rivalry of the modern era. This is a Test series between India and Australia, which will be played in Australia this time around. These two teams have produced some incredible moments and heated contests in the last decade or so, which is why this time fans will see a series with five tests.
This is the first time since 1991/92 that these two teams will play a five-match Test series. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 will begin on November 21 in Perth and conclude on January 6 in Sydney. This will be more than two months of action-packed cricket where two heavyweights will throw punches at each other.
The Indian team are the only team that have beaten Australia in Australia twice in test series in the last 6-7 years. That makes this series a top lister for the players and fans. These two teams are at the top of the World Test Championship 2024-25, and whoever wins this series will almost book a spot in the WTC final to be played next year. Here we will talk about the details about the upcoming Australia vs India Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
| India tour of Australia 2024-25 (IND vs AUS) | |
| Teams Participating | 2 |
| Teams | Australia and India |
| Format | Test |
| Matches | 5 Tests |
| Venue | Australia |
| Date | November 21, 2024 – January 06, 2025 |
| Live Streaming Platform | Star Sports Networks and Disney Plus Hotstar |
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Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Team Squad
Australia Squad for 1st Test vs India
Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan McSweeney, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland
India’s squad for the 1st Test vs Australia
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, R Jadeja, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar.
Reserves: Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, Khaleel Ahmed
Australia Squad for 4th and 5th Test vs India
Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Mitchell Starc, Alex Carey, Travis Head (vc), Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Beau Webster, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Jhye Richardson, Steve Smith.
India’s squad for the 4th Test vs Australia
Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Devdutt Padikkal, Tanush Kotian
Who will be the captain for India tour of Australia 2024-25 Bilateral series?
The upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is very important for both India and Australia, so both teams might go with their full-strength team. Rohit Sharma will be eager to add his name to the record books and become one of the few Indian captains to win a test series in Australia. He will be leading the team.
However, there are some speculations that Rohit might miss the first or one of the five tests due to personal reasons. That’s where new vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah might lead the side. On the other hand, Pat Cummins will be the one that leads the home side. Australia have lost the last two Border-Gavaskar series at home, and Cummins will have that on his mind as captain.
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India tour of Australia 2024-25: Venues
Five iconic venues are shortlisted to host five matches during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The tour will start at Perth Stadium on November 22. The second test will be hosted at Adelaide Oval. The iconic Gabba Ground will host the third match, while the series will move to MCG for the fourth game. Meanwhile, the fifth and final match will take place at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
- Perth Stadium, Perth
- Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
- The Gabba, Brisbane
- Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
- Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
IND vs AUS 2024-25 (BGT): Schedule
The India tour of Australia 2024-25 will begin on November 22, 2024, followed by the second and third tests, which will begin on December 14 and 26. The fourth test will be the boxing day test, starting on December 26 while the new year test will begin on January 3 in Sydney. The second test at Adelaide Oval will be a day-night test, played with the Pink ball.
| Match Number | Date | Match Details | Venue | Time (IST) | Local Time |
| 1 | Nov 22, Fri – Nov 26, Tue | IND vs AUS, 1st Test | Perth Stadium, Perth | 8:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 2 | Dec 06, Fri – Dec 10, Tue | IND vs AUS, 2nd Test | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 9:30 AM | 02:30 PM |
| 3 | Dec 14, Sat – Dec 18, Wed | IND vs AUS, 3rd Test | The Gabba, Brisbane | 5:30 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 4 | Dec 26, Thu – Dec 30, Mon | IND vs AUS, 4th Test | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 5:30 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 5 | Jan 03, Fri – Jan 07, Tue | IND vs AUS, 5th Test | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
When, Where to watch Live-Stream of the India tour of Australia 2024-25
No one wants to miss the high-voltage action between the two powerhouses when two of the best teams of this generation will face off against each other. The live telecast of the day-to-day cricket will start early in the morning in India, but fans will surely be sticking to their TVs or mobile phones. Star Sports has acquired the TV rights of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, so you can watch the live telecast on Star Sports Network and its regional channels. Fans can also switch to Disney plus Hostar, or FanCode apps or websites to catch the live stream of the India tour of Australia 2024-25.
