A cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar gave his predictions for the expected five-match Test series between Australia and Indiawill start later this year.
A bold prediction by Sunil Gavaskar
Known for his sharp cricketing opinions, the former Indian captain boldly predicted that India would win and come out on top. Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) one more time.
Gavaskar, who has followed both teams closely, believes that Australia’s batting problems will favor the Indian bowlers. “This is sure to be an exciting series with the talent on both sides and it will also show why the test match is the ultimate format of our favorite game of cricket. Oh, my prediction is a 3-1 win for India.” Gavaskar wrote in a column for Afternoon.
“With the first batting woes exacerbated after David Warner’s retirement and the middle-order looking a little more dangerous, the Aussies are ready to take over again” he added.
“With India being the usual slow starters in overseas series in SENA countries, the first Test will be crucial. The fact that they haven’t played proper first-class games before this, as well as the weekly breaks between some test matches, could work against them. So, these are the schedules for most touring sides today.”
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Recently India vs Australia
India have a strong Test record against Australia in recent years, winning their last two trips Down Under in 2018-19 and 2020-21. In India 2023 tour of Australia, Rohit Sharma led side retained BGT after defeat Pat Cummins & Co. (2-1) in the four-match Test series.
The two teams also contested the World Test Championship (WTC) final last year, with Australia lifting the title.
In the current WTC cycle, India and Australia are again the top two teams. The winner of the upcoming Test series will be in a strong position for a place in the final 2023-25 ​​WTC period.
Well, BGT 2024-25 is already creating a lot of excitement among cricket fans and experts. As the cricketing world awaits this clash of titans, Gavaskar’s prediction has added another layer of intrigue to what promises to be an exciting contest.
