There is only one series that can go simultaneously alongside an IPL mega auction and that is the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). A fresh chapter will be added to the already storied rivalry between India and Australia. This five-match Test series will begin on November 22 at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
Team India will enter the much-anticipated series on the back of a huge Test series loss. It was an unprecedented whitewash at home against New Zealand. Thus, despite not winning the last two BGT at home, Australia will enter this series as favorites.
Before the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy starts, here's a look at the full schedule and live-streaming details.
Australia vs India BGT Test series full schedule (with match timings)
Not the WACA but the modern Perth Stadium (or the Optus Stadium) will kickstart the series from November 22. Then, there is a huge gap for the second Test, which will be a pink ball day-night affair in Adelaide from December 6-10. Before that, India will play a two-day practice game at Manuka Oval.
The third and fourth Tests will be played at the iconic Gabba and Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 14 and December 26, respectively. Sydney will host the ultimate Test from January 3 onwards.
Australia vs India 1st Test: November 22-26, Optus Stadium, Perth
India vs Prime Ministers XI (practice game): November 30-December 01, Manuka Oval, Canberra
Australia vs India 2nd Test: December 06-10, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (Pink-ball Test)
Australia vs India 3rd Test: December 14-18, Gabba, Brisbane
Australia vs India 4th Test: December 26-30, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Australia vs India 5th Test: January 03-07, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
BGT match timings (start time)
Australia vs India 1st Test: 7:50 am IST
India vs Prime Ministers XI (practice game): 9:10 AM IST
Australia vs India 2nd Test: 9:30 AM IST
Australia vs India 3rd Test: 5:50 AM IST
Australia vs India 4th Test: 5:00 AM IST
Australia vs India 5th Test: 5:00 AM IST
Australia vs India BGT Test series 2024/25 TV channel and live streaming details
Star Sports Network is the broadcaster for all of Australia's home matches for Indian audiences. The entire Border-Gavaskar Trophy series will be streamed live on the Hotstar app and website. Apart from this, DD Sports will be also telecasting the matches live.
India: Star Sports, HotStar, DD Sports
Australia: Channel 7, Channel 7+, Kayo Sports
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