The cricketing world has set aside one of the most eagerly awaited contests in the shape of the India vs Australia Test Series, popularly known as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Now season after season, this series comes up with some of the most thrilling cricket, including history-making moments and fierce rivalries at their peak performances. One expects both teams in a multi-match Test series to promise a powerful competition and a thrilling spectacle. Let’s have detailed information about the match.
Match Details
Match- India vs Australia, Test Series 2024
Venue- Optus Stadium
Date- November 22, 2024
Time- 7:50 AM
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Venue Details
The Perth Stadium, in recent times, is branded Optus Stadium, but it’s meant mainly out of sponsorship. This multi-purpose stadium is found in Perth, Western Australia, in the suburb of Burswood. It was completed in late 2017, with the official opening taking place on 21 January 2018. The stadium has a total capacity of 61,266, including standing room. This makes Perth Stadium the third-largest stadium in Australia. The first two are Melbourne Cricket Ground and Stadium Australia. The stadium can extend up to 65,000 seats for rectangular sports.
Team Information
Both India and Australia have strong squads with world-class players entering the series.
India
Captain- Rohit Sharma
India has an impressive lineup under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, who has been in perfect form as a Test captain. Key players are:
Batters: Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, Shubman Gill
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar
Bowlers: Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah
In Indian pitches, which traditionally assist spinners, the trio will be influential, particularly Ashwin, Jadeja, and Patel.
Squad
- Abhimanyu Easwaran
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rohit Sharma
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Washington Sundar
- Dhruv Jurel
- KL Rahul
- Rishabh Pant
- Akash Deep
- Harshit Rana
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Mohammed Siraj
- Mukesh Kumar
- Navdeep Saini
- Prasidh Krishna
Australia
Captain- Pat Cummins
The Australian side, led by Pat Cummins, sees a complete balance by including experienced players with fresh talents. Some key players of this team are:
Batsmen: Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head
All-rounders: Cameron Green
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
The Australians will heavily rely on Lyon’s off-spin to hold India’s batting depth, and its pace spearhead by Cummins and Starc might look to exploit reverse swing.
Squad
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Steve Smith
- Travis Head
- Usman Khawaja
- Mitchell Marsh
- Nathan McSweeney
- Alex Carey
- Josh Hazlewood
- Mitchell Starc
- Nathan Lyon
- Pat Cummins
- Scott Boland
Live Streaming
Cricket lovers can see the live match at join96, 96.in, about96. This platform provides detailed information regarding the battle.
Fans around the world can watch the match live on all platforms. In India, it will be telecast live on Star Sports Network. The action will be live-streamed on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. On the go, people need updates and highlights easily, hence apps like join96app make sure you don’t miss the vital action.
In Australia, cricket fans can catch the action on Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports for complete coverage.
Must Watch Battles
Virat Kohli vs Pat Cummins:
Kohli would face the challenge of dismissing the world’s top Test bowler, Cummins.
Ravichandran Ashwin vs Steve Smith:
Ashwin has dominated Smith on two different occasions. Thus, this battle will go a long way in sealing the fate of the series.
Nathan Lyon vs Rohit Sharma:
Lyon’s experience on subcontinent pitches will make his duel with Rohit Sharma a key highlight.
Prediction and Expectations
India is a favorite with home advantage and with a strong spin attack, but Australians have often shown grit and adaptability to come out as formidable visitors. The series is going to be a contest all the way, though the predictions are slightly in India’s favor because they have dominated more in home Tests recently.
Join96 for Match Insights
Join96 and join96app have given the fans real-time updates, expert opinions, and even interactive discussions for detailed analysis and predictions. From player stats to live odds, it keeps the fans enthralled through the series.
Long highlighted as the epitome of Test cricket, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy again promises yet another thrilling installment of cricketing action with the 2024 series, which is bound to be an absolute spectacle to watch, irrespective of whether the audience supports India or Australia.
About Border- Gavaskar Trophy
The Border–Gavaskar Trophy] is an International Test cricket trophy played between India and Australia. The series is named after distinguished former captains, Australia’s Allan Border and India’s Sunil Gavaskar. It is played via a Test series scheduled using the International Cricket Council’s Future Tours Programme. The winner of a Test series wins the trophy. If a series is drawn, the country holding the trophy retains it. The rivalry between India and Australia has always been competitive, with both teams almost always at the top: thus, the Border-Gavaskar trophy may well be ranked as one of the most prestigious bilateral trophies in 5-day cricket.
