India vs Australia 2024

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia has evolved into one of cricket's most fiercely contested series. Since its inception in 1996, the series honours cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar and Allan Border, and true to both the names, the trophy symbolises intense competition and iconic performances. The 2024-25 edition is expected to continue this tradition, with India touring Australia for a five-Test series that commenced on November 22 in Perth.

In the first Test at Perth Stadium, India secured a commanding 295-run victory. Despite their collapse in the first innings, India's second innings featured a formidable declaration at 487 for 6, setting Australia a daunting target of 534. The Indian bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah, dismantled the Australian batting lineup, dismissing them for 238 and sealing the win.

The second Test, a day-night encounter at the Adelaide Oval, saw Australia bounce back. India's batting lineup struggled against the pink ball under lights. Australia's bowlers, particularly Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, exploited the conditions expertly, leading to India's defeat by ten wickets. This result leveled the series at 1-1, setting the stage for a thrilling contest ahead.

The remaining matches in the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy promise high-octane drama, with the third Test scheduled at the Gabba in Brisbane, followed by fixtures at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Overview

First series (1996): The first India vs Australia Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy took place in India. India claimed victory, setting the stage for many competitive series to follow.

Historic moments: Memorable series include India’s famous 2001 home win in which they overcame a follow-on to defeat Australia, and the thrilling 2004-05 series where Australia won their last series in India.

Recent dominance by India: In recent years, India has taken the upper hand, winning the last four Border-Gavaskar Trophies, including two historic series victories in Australia (2018-19 and 2020-21). The last time Australia won the trophy was in 2014-15 at home.

Schedule of the 2024-25 Ind vs Aus Test Series

The upcoming Ind vs Aus series consists of five Test matches, each to be played in iconic venues across Australia. Here’s the full schedule with match timings:

1st Test

Dates: November 22-26, 2024
Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth
Timings: 7:50 AM IST

2nd Test (Day-Night)

Dates: December 6-10, 2024
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Timings: 9:30 AM IST

3rd Test

Dates: December 14-18, 2024
Venue: Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane
Timings: 5:50 AM IST

4th Test (Boxing Day Test)

Dates: December 26-30, 2024
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Timings: 5:00 AM IST

5th Test

Dates: January 3-7, 2025
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Timings: 5:00 AM IST

This series will be part of the World Test Championship cycle, with both teams aiming to earn crucial points. Each Test venue brings its unique challenges, from the fast-paced pitches in Perth and Brisbane to the traditional spin-friendly surface at the SCG.

Squads for the Ind vs Aus Series Matches

India's 19-member squad is led by Rohit Sharma who missed the first Test because of personal reasons and in his absence vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah led India to a 295-run victory in Perth. Rohit joined the team for the second Test in Adelaide and back in his captaincy role. Australia after their defeat in the first Test added Sean Abbott, Beau Webster and Brendan Doggett to their squad for the second and third Tests.

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

Australia 1st Test squad: Alex Carey (wk), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Mitchell Marsh, Nathan McSweeney, Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc

Australia 2nd Test squad: Alex Carey (wk), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Marsh, Nathan McSweeney, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Brendan Doggett, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc

Australia 3rd Test squad: Alex Carey (wk), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Marsh, Nathan McSweeney, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Brendan Doggett, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc

How to follow the India vs Australia Series

Fans can catch every moment of the action with live updates and scorecards across multiple platforms:

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Where to Watch the India vs Australia Series

In India, fans can watch the live telecast on Star Sports Network, with streaming available on Disney+ Hotstar.

India vs Australia: What is at stake?

The Ind vs Aus series would have implications on the World Test Championship standings for both teams. As India and Australia battle it out, each Test match can have a major impact on their rankings, with both sides striving to qualify for the WTC final. The pressure would be high on India after their 3-0 home drubbing at the hands of New Zealand.

Memorable moments in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Over the years, the India vs Australia series has produced some unforgettable moments:

2001 Kolkata Test: India won after following on, with VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid’s record partnership.

2004-05 Series: Australia last won a series in India, clinching it 2-1.

2018-19 and 2020-21 series in Australia: India made history with back-to-back series wins, including a dramatic final Test victory at the Gabba in 2021.

The 2024-25 Ind vs Aus Test series promises to be a thrilling contest, featuring some of the best Test players in world cricket. With high stakes, passionate fan support and historic venues, this India vs Australia series will be a memorable event for cricket enthusiasts. For live coverage, check Crickit for ind vs aus live score updates, detailed live scorecards, and more insights into each India vs Australia match.