Cricket Australia introduced the schedule for the Test collection towards India on Tuesday, March 26 and it contains a day-night Test in Adelaide.
India is gearing up for an thrilling Test collection in Australia ranging from November 22 in Perth. The collection will characteristic a much-anticipated day-night Test match on the Adelaide Oval on December 6. Cricket Australia unveiled the schedule for his or her dwelling summer time in 2024-25, highlighting the celebrated Border-Gavaskar Trophy showdown.
The Indian group faces a tricky problem as they kick off the collection in Perth, a venue the place they traditionally have not played nicely.The pink-ball Test additionally returns for the first time since India’s tour in 2020-21 and it’ll be played In Adelaide, the place India confronted a dramatic collapse however staged a outstanding comeback to win the collection.
The upcoming day-night Test holds significance because it marks India’s return to the format since their victory towards Sri Lanka in Bengaluru again in March 2022. India skipped day-night Tests in England, New Zealand, and South Africa, and prevented one within the current 5-Test collection towards England.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will see a uncommon 5 match Test collection for the first time since 1991-92. India clinched victories towards Australia within the earlier two 4 match-Test collection. Australia, alternatively, has struggled to defeat India in Test collection because the 2014-15 season, though they triumphed over India within the World Test Championship last in London in 2023.
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley expressed confidence within the schedule, equating the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with the enduring Ashes by that includes a five-Test collection. Hockley anticipates most viewership and attendance, creating an exhilarating environment in stadiums throughout the nation.
India’s tour of Australia 2024-25 Schedule
First Test at Perth Stadium in Perth – November 22 to 26
Second Test at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide – December 6 to 10 (Day-Night)
Third Test at The Gabba in Brisbane – December 14 to 18
Fourth Test at MCG in Melbourne – December 26 to December 30
Fifth Test at SCG in Sydney – January 3 to January 7, 2025.
