Team at the end of this year India will travel Australia for a five-match Test series. Scheduled to begin in Perth on November 22, the series marks the latest chapter for the icon Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) rivalry between two cricket giants. This series is very important as both teams aim to secure an advantage and secure a spot in the tournament. World Test Championship (WTC) final. The Indian cricket team will aim to retain the trophy and create history on Australian soil.
Schedule of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
The series opener is scheduled to take place in Perth, where fast, nimble conditions are expected to favor the home side. After the opening match, the prestigious Adelaide Oval will host a day-night Test from December 6, allowing both teams to test their mettle under the lights. Brisbane will then host the third Test from December 14-18, with the final two matches at iconic venues – Melbourne (December 26-30) for the traditional Boxing Day Test and Sydney (January 3-7) to close the series. . The outcome of this tour could significantly affect India’s chances of qualifying for the WTC finals scheduled to be held in England in June 2025.
India are aiming for a historic Test series hat-trick on Australian soil
India is on the verge of a historic feat going into this series. Underneath Rohit Sharma‘s management, India are eyeing a third consecutive Test series win in Australia, having previously won in 2018-19 and 2020-21. If successful, India will become the first Asian team to register a Test series hat-trick in Australia. Given that Australia is the reigning WTC, this achievement will enhance India’s reputation as one of the formidable cricket nations. Bolstered by a blend of experience and new talent, the Indian team is eager to cement its legacy in the annals of cricket history.
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Dinesh Karthik’s bold prediction: Australia dominate
Ahead of the high-octane series, the former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik He shared his views, predicting a tough challenge for India. Karthik admitted that while India have a chance to make history, Australia are dominant on their home pitch.
“I can’t say the exact score line, but I think Australia is superior. It will be very difficult for India to beat them for the third time on the bounce on Australian shores. They will face the in-form Australian side. It is no coincidence that they won the World Test Championship last time. This is not an easy task. But if India do it, it will be one of the biggest things Indian cricket team has ever achieved, no doubt about it. Karthik told Cricbuzz during an interview.
Australia is looking for salvation
While India dominated the Test series on home soil earlier this year, Australia managed to exact some revenge by winning the 2023 WTC Final. Pat Cumminss and his team beat India in the WTC finals in June, further fueling the rivalry between the two teams. Despite India’s recent dominance in bilateral series, Australia will be eager to reclaim their place as BGT winners, making this upcoming series a battle for redemption. The stakes have never been higher for the series in Australia, with India beating Australia 2-1 last time out in the 2023 home series.
