Set to commence on November 22, the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series between India and Australia has been officially confirmed by Cricket Australia (CA) as part of the 2024-25 international schedule.
Marking a significant return to cricket history, this series will see Australia and India engaging in a five-Test battle for the first time since the 1991-92 season. The excitement kicks off at Perth Stadium, with the inaugural match, followed by a captivating day-night encounter featuring the pink ball at Adelaide Oval from December 6 to 10.
The traditional home turf, The Gabba, will witness the third Test unfold from December 14 to 18, paving the way for the iconic Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from December 26 to 30. Wrapping up the series with a grand finale, the New Year’s Test will grace the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) from January 3 to 7, 2025.
In recent history, India has emerged as the dominant force in this rivalry, clinching victory in the last four Test series against Australia. Notably, India secured historic back-to-back series wins on Australian soil in 2018-19 and 2020-21, both by narrow 2-1 margins, establishing their prowess in the cricketing arena.
Australia, on the other hand, has struggled to topple the Indian juggernaut on home turf since the 2014-15 season. India's breakthrough triumph in 2018-19 marked a significant milestone as they became the first Asian team to conquer a Test series on Australian soil.
Emphasizing the significance of this cricketing spectacle, Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley expressed his anticipation for one of the most exciting summers of cricket in recent memory. With the extended Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series aligning with The Ashes in terms of duration, cricket enthusiasts worldwide are in for a treat, promising electrifying matches and an unparalleled atmosphere in stadiums across the country.
In a historic convergence, the Indian men’s and women’s teams will grace Australian shores simultaneously, with the women's team scheduled to play three ODIs against Australia in December.
Following the conclusion of the Border-Gavaskar series, cricket aficionados can look forward to the multiformat women's Ashes, commencing with the first ODI on January 12. The white-ball leg of the series will culminate in a thrilling clash at the Adelaide Oval on January 25.
Adding another chapter to cricketing history, the MCG will host its first women's Test match since 1949, a momentous occasion that underscores the growing prominence of women's cricket. Hockley emphasized the significance of this milestone, highlighting the broader initiative to bring more women's cricket matches to major stadiums, including the SCG and Adelaide Oval.
In addition to the women's Ashes, fans can anticipate riveting white-ball contests between Australia and New Zealand, as well as India. The men's white-ball series against Pakistan promises to deliver exhilarating cricketing action, further fueling the excitement for cricket enthusiasts across the globe.
Border Gavaskar Trophy Series Schedule:
1st Test: November 22-26 at Perth Stadium, Perth
2nd Test: December 6-10 at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (Day/Night)
3rd Test: December 14-18 at The Gabba, Brisbane
4th Test: December 26-30 at MCG, Melbourne
5th Test: January 3-7 at SCG, Sydney
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