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India vs Australia 1st Test Match Preview & Analysis

The India tour of Australia 2024-25, also known as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, begins on November 22, when the Jasprit Bumrah-led side takes on Pat Cummins’ team at the Optus Stadium. The first Test will be followed by a Day/Night Test, also called the Pink Ball Test, at the Adelaide Oval after a gap of nine days. India’s tour of Australia will conclude on January 7, 2025, with the New Year Test hosted at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

 

India are aiming to secure their third consecutive Test series victory in Australia. However, Team India’s preparations have been far from ideal. Regular skipper Rohit Sharma will not be available for the opening Test due to the birth of his second child, while India’s number three, Shubman Gill, injured himself while fielding during a match simulation.

The injuries and unavailability of key players will force the team management to rejig India’s playing XI. Three pacers—Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and either Harshit Rana or Prasidh Krishna—are likely to feature in the line-up.

 

With a spot in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 final at stake, India need to win at least four of the five matches. However, achieving this in challenging Australian conditions will not be easy.

 

Meanwhile, the hosts’ top-order remains inexperienced, and their hopes of avoiding another shambolic defeat rest on seasoned middle-order batters Steven Smith, Travis Head, and Marnus Labuschagne. Additionally, the pace trio of Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood will aim to exploit India’s low confidence and dominate from the start of the five-match series.

 

IND vs AUS Tests venues

  • Perth Stadium, Perth
  • Manuka Oval, Canberra
  • Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
  • The Gabba, Brisbane
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
  • Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney

Match Information Date: November 22, 2024 Time: 7:50 AM IST Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth Broadcast: Star Sports Network Live Stream: Disney+ Hotstar Weather and Pitch Report The weather in Perth promises clear skies and sunny conditions for all five days of the Test match, with temperatures expected to range between 30°C and 34°C. The breeze may help the bowlers, especially in the early stages of play. The pitch at Optus Stadium traditionally favors fast bowlers, offering pace and bounce that could trouble the batsmen in the initial overs. With grass still covering the surface, the early session will be crucial for both teams. As the match progresses, the pitch may slow down, giving spinners more assistance. Batting first will be beneficial, as the team batting first has won all the previous Tests here.

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