Australia vs India Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Where to watch online, time, location and all details
Australia vs India: The much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 has begun, reigniting one of cricket’s most iconic rivalries. The series opener between India and Australia kicked off today, November 22, at Optus Stadium in Perth, setting the stage for a high-stakes five-Test match.
India, the defending Border-Gavaskar Trophy champions, come into this tournament with an excellent record having won the last four tournaments in a row. This includes historic wins on Australian soil in the 2018-19 and 2020-21 seasons. Australia, on the other hand, is looking to end its 10-year drought after last winning the trophy in the 2014-15 series.
This series isn’t just about bragging rights—it’s also an important match in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). With India and Australia occupying the top two spots on the WTC rankings, the result could significantly shape their path to the final.
Australia vs India: Match details: Opening match at Optus Stadium
– Fixtures: India vs Australia, 1st Test
– Location: Optus Stadium, Perth (Capacity: 61,266)
– Date: Friday, November 22, 2024
– Start time: 7:50 am IST
Where to watch Australian men’s cricket team vs India national cricket team
India:
– TV: Star Sports Network (subscription) and DD Sports (free)
– Streaming: Disney+Hotstar
Australia:
– TV and streaming: Channel 7, 7+, Foxtel, Kayo Sports
– Start time: 10:20 local time
USA:
– Television: Lieu
– Start time: 9:20 p.m. (New York time)
India vs Australia lineup for the series
Indian team
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, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj , Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar.
Australian team (First Test)
Pat Cummins (C), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy has become a symbol of elite Test cricket, showcasing moments of resilience, strategy and thrilling play. With world-class batsmen like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Steve Smith and Pat Cummins, this series promises to be another unforgettable chapter in cricket history.
As the cricketing world turns its eyes to Perth, the excitement and anticipation for the next five weeks is palpable. Will India extend its dominance or will Australia reclaim the coveted trophy? Let’s watch an exciting competition!
