The much-awaited series of India’s tour to Australia 2024-25 will start November 22, 2024, with the 1st Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This 5-match Test series, therefore, promises to be a battle of cricketing giants from both India and Australia to win glory and force their way into the final of the ICC World Test Championship.
Here’s everything you need to know about the schedule, match venues, and live timings:
India vs Australia Test Series Schedule
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | Nov 22 – Nov 26, 2024 | 7:50 AM | Perth Stadium, Perth |
| Warm-up Match (2-Day) | Nov 30 – Dec 1, 2024 | 9:10 AM | Manuka Oval, Canberra |
| 2nd Test (Day/Night) | Dec 6 – Dec 10, 2024 | 9:30 AM | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 3rd Test | Dec 14 – Dec 18, 2024 | 5:50 AM | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| 4th Test (Boxing Day) | Dec 26 – Dec 30, 2024 | 5:00 AM | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
| 5th Test (New Year Test) | Jan 3 – Jan 7, 2025 | 5:00 AM | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
- First Test: The opening match starts on November 22, 2024, at Perth Stadium. Jasprit Bumrah will lead India in Rohit Sharma’s absence.
- Day/Night Test: The second Test will be a Pink Ball match, played under lights at the Adelaide Oval.
- Boxing Day Test: The traditional Boxing Day Test will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- New Year Test: The final match will be the New Year Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Where to Watch?
- Live Telecast: Star Sports 1 HD/SD (English) and Star Sports Hindi HD/SD (Hindi).
- Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar will stream all matches live.
This series promises exciting cricket action, with India aiming to win their third consecutive Test series in Australia. Don’t miss the thrill of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25!
