Excitement is building as Team India gears up to face Australia in the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series of 2024-25. Cricket fans can look forward to five intense Test matches, kicking off on November 22 in Perth. But with the series happening down under, Indian fans will need to adjust their schedules, as many matches will start during early morning hours in India.
Interestingly, the series will also overlap with the IPL 2025 mega auction scheduled for November 24-25, which could shift some focus from the series. With star players from both teams participating in the auction, all eyes will be on their performance during this test.
Here’s a complete rundown of the match schedule, timings, and venues.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 Schedule (Indian Standard Time)
- 1st Test Match
- Dates: November 22-26, 2024
- Venue: Perth Cricket Stadium, Perth
- Start Time: 7:30 AM IST
- 2nd Test Match(Day-Night Test)
- Dates: December 6-10, 2024
- Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
- Start Time: 9:30 AM IST
- 3rd Test Match
- Dates: December 14-18, 2024
- Venue: Gabba Stadium, Brisbane
- Start Time: 5:30 AM IST
- 4th Test Match
- Dates: December 26-30, 2024
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
- Start Time: 5:00 AM IST
- 5th Test Match
- Dates: January 3-7, 2025
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
- Start Time: 5:00 AM IST
Warm-Up Match Details
To get ready for the series, India A will play a two-day practice match against the PM-11 team at Manuka Oval in Canberra on November 30 and December 1. This match will begin at 9:10 AM IST and will be an opportunity for Indian players to adjust to Australian conditions.
Key Players and Squads for the Series
India’s Squad: Led by Rohit Sharma with Jasprit Bumrah as the vice-captain, the Indian lineup includes big names like Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Rishabh Pant. Emerging talents such as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill add excitement to the batting lineup, while Ravichandran Ashwin and Mohammed Siraj are set to lead the bowling attack.
Australia’s Squad: Australia’s team, captained by Pat Cummins, features seasoned players including Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Travis Head, and Josh Hazlewood. The squad’s depth in both batting and bowling makes it a formidable opponent on home turf.
Clash with IPL 2025 Mega Auction
Adding another layer of excitement, the series will overlap with the IPL 2025 mega auction set to take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah. This clash in timing means some players may have to juggle between their test match responsibilities and the auction. Additionally, fans and franchises will keep a close eye on player performances, as this could influence auction decisions.
