The cricketing world awaits the Border Gavaskar Trophy to start on November 22 at Optus Stadium in Perth. India is keen on registering their third successive Test series victory in Australia and the Aussies too are equally determined to ensure that the Indians do not overshadow them. In these five matches, it should be like India to get four wins and thus secure the 2025 WTC Final qualification spot.
But India’s batting unit is weak and it has lost its regular captain Rohit Sharma to a personal issue while its opening batsman Shubman Gill is out due to injury. Comparatively, the Australian team seems to have an inexperienced top-order barring Steve Smith, Travis Head, and Marnus Labuschagne. Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazelwood would want to target the Indian batting lineup.
The Indian team would be keen on a comeback, while Australia will be hoping to break their particular losing streak against India in the format. The Border Gavaskar Trophy at the moment belongs to India, so the team will be keen on defending their title.
Head-To-Head Records
Overall, these two have faced each other 107 times in Test cricket.
- Matches: 107
- India Won: 32
- Australia Won: 45
- Drawn: 29
- Tied : 1
Who will win the match?
It is anticipated that the forthcoming encounter between Australia and India would be hotly contested. It’s hard to pick a certain winner because both teams have advantages and disadvantages. Nonetheless, Australia may have a small advantage given their present performance and squad dynamics.
Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, and Pat Cummins, Australia’s pace three, have the potential to shift the course of the match in Perth. Furthermore, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, and Steve Smith make for a potent batting lineup.
Match Details:
Details: India vs Australia 1st Test
Venue: Optus Stadium in Perth
Date and Time: November 22-26, 7:50 AM IST
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