Cricket fans, the wait is almost over! The much-anticipated India vs Australia Test series, part of the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy, begins on 22 November in Perth. For the first time since 1991-92, the two teams will battle it out in a five-match Test series.
India, having won the last two series in Australia, is eyeing a historic hat-trick. Meanwhile, the hosts will look to reclaim their dominance after a recent ODI series loss to Pakistan.
India vs Australia Test Series Schedule
| Match | Venue | Start Date | Timing (IST) |
| 1st Test | Perth | 22 November | 7:50 PM |
| 2nd Test (D/N) | Adelaide | 6 December | 9:30 PM |
| 3rd Test | Brisbane | 14 December | 5:00 AM |
| 4th Test | Melbourne | 26 December | 5:50 PM |
| 5th Test | Sydney | 3 January | 5:50 PM |
How to Watch India vs Australia Series Live?
- TV Broadcast: Live telecast on Star Sports Network.
- Online Streaming: Available on Disney+ Hotstar.
Do You Need to Stay Up Late to Watch?
Yes, depending on the match timings.
- Matches in Perth and Adelaide will start at 7:50 PM and 9:30 PM IST, ideal for evening viewing.
- Fans must wake up early for the Brisbane Test, which starts at 5:00 AM IST.
- The Melbourne and Sydney Tests begin at 5:50 PM IST, perfect for prime-time viewing.
Injury Updates and Player Replacements
The Indian team faces early setbacks:
- Shubman Gill: Thumb fracture during practice.
- KL Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan: Minor injuries.
In Gill’s absence, Devdutt Padikkal has been called up. However, India’s vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah will lead the team for the first Test as regular captain Rohit Sharma is unavailable.
Full Squads
India
Rohit Sharma (captain), Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Siraj, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar.
Australia (1st Test)
Pat Cummins (captain), Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland.
What Makes This Series Special?
- Historic Format: A five-Test series between India and Australia is happening after 31 years.
- Intense Rivalry: Australian players call this series more intense than the Ashes.
- Form vs Momentum: Australia has a strong lineup, but their recent ODI loss raises concerns about form.
Fans are eager to witness the clash of cricketing giants as they battle for supremacy in one of the most competitive rivalries in cricket.
