How to Watch: Australia vs India First Test in Pakistan

admin November 22, 2024

The much anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India is set to start from tomorrow with the first test taking place in Perth.

The five-match series not only promises thrilling cricket, but carries a broader implication on the World Test Championship table.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India and Australia Set to Renew Iconic Rivalry

The two cricketing powerhouses last met in the 2023 World Test Championship Final, where Australia emerged victorious. Earlier in the year, India clinched the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on home soil, winning the series 2-1.

The visitors also boast an impressive record in recent bilateral encounters. They have won the last two series played in Australia (2020-21 and 2018-19) and defended their turf in 2023 and 2017. Australia, meanwhile, have not triumphed in a Test series against India since their 2014-15 home campaign.

Contrasting Form Ahead of the Series

Australia returns to Test cricket after a ten-month hiatus, their last outing being a 2-0 series win in New Zealand in March 2024. India, in stark contrast, enter the series seeking redemption after a historic home whitewash by New Zealand, marking their first series loss on home soil in 12 years.

The series opener in Perth will also end India’s year-long absence from away Tests. Their last overseas game was in Cape Town against South Africa in January 2024.

Full Fixtures and Match Details

Match	Date	Venue	Time (Local)	Time (PST)
1st Test	November 22, 2024	Perth Stadium, Perth	10:20 AM	7:20 AM
2nd Test (D/N)	December 6, 2024	Adelaide Oval	2:30 PM	9:00 AM
3rd Test	December 14, 2024	The Gabba, Brisbane	10:20 AM	5:20 AM
4th Test	December 26, 2024	MCG, Melbourne	10:30 AM	5:20 AM
5th Test	January 3, 2025	SCG, Sydney	10:30 AM	5:20 AM