The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is set to deliver one of the most anticipated cricket series as India and Australia clash in a five-Test series. Spanning from November 2024 to January 2025, this series will not only contribute to the ICC World Test Championship (2023–2025) but also reignite one of cricket’s most cherished rivalries. In this article, we provide comprehensive details on the BGT 2024-25 schedule, team squads, match venues, timings, and live streaming options to ensure you don’t miss a moment of the action.
India and Australia’s face-off in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) has been a highlight for cricket enthusiasts, with each series enhancing the rivalry between these two cricketing giants. This year’s series will feature five Test matches across some of Australia’s most iconic stadiums, marking the first five-Test series between these nations since 1992.
The series will begin with India A’s preparatory matches against Australia A, held in October and early November, followed by the main event. Below, we dive into every aspect of the BGT 2024-25, including detailed schedules, squad lists, venues, and viewing options.
India's tour kick-started with warm-up matches involving India A and Australia A, from October 31 to November 10. The actual series begins on November 22, 2024 and concludes on January 7, 2025. Here’s a breakdown of each Test match’s date, venue, and start time:
| Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 - TEST Format | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Day | Date | Time | Fixture | Format | Venu | Result |
| 1 | FRI | 22-Nov-2024 | 08:00 AM | IND vs AUS | TEST | Perth Stadium | Will be updated once match starts |
| 2 | FRI | 06-Dec-2024 | 09:30 AM | IND vs AUS | TEST | Adelaide Oval | Will be updated once match starts |
| 3 | SAT | 14-Dec-2024 | 05:30 AM | IND vs AUS | TEST | Perth Stadium | Will be updated once match starts |
| 4 | THU | 26-Dec-2024 | 05:30 AM | IND vs AUS | TEST | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Will be updated once match starts |
| 5 | FRI | 03-Jan-2025 | 05:30 AM | IND vs AUS | TEST | Sydney Cricket Ground | Will be updated once match starts |
Both nations have selected robust squads, blending experience with promising young talent. While India has announced an 18-member squad with three reserves. Here’s a closer look at the players gearing up for the series.
Australia Test squad: Pat Cummins (capt), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc
| Test | Location | Stadium | Capacity | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Perth | Perth Stadium | 61,266 | 22–26 November |
| 2nd | Adelaide | Adelaide Oval | 53,500 | 6–10 December |
| 3rd | Brisbane | The Gabba | 37,000 | 14–18 December |
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