Border Gavaskar Trophy squads, schedule, live streaming

India faced a crushing 0-3 defeat in the recently concluded three-match Test series against New Zealand, suffering a rare whitewash. The Kiwis outclassed the Rohit Sharma-led side, bringing an end to India’s remarkable 12-year unbeaten streak in home Test series. Over the past decade, India had won an impressive 18 consecutive Test series on home soil, showcasing their dominance in the longest format of the game. However, the clean sweep by New Zealand marked a sobering moment for the team, prompting reflection on their performance. Attention now shifts to the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, a marquee event in the cricketing calendar. India is set to play five Tests against Australia, with the AUS vs IND series opener scheduled in Perth starting from November 22. The series is highly anticipated, as India returns to Australian soil three years after their historic triumph in 2021. That victory, highlighted by a resilient team effort and capped by a memorable win at the Gabba, remains one of India’s greatest cricketing achievements.

With Australia posing a formidable challenge at home, the Indian team will look to regroup and bring their best to the series. The Border Gavaskar Trophy not only offers a chance for redemption but also an opportunity to reestablish India’s dominance in Test cricket on the global stage. Fans eagerly await the clash, which promises to deliver thrilling encounters between two cricketing powerhouses.

Australia currently leads the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings with a Points Percentage (PCT) of 62.50 after playing 12 matches in this cycle. They are closely followed by India, who has contested 14 Tests and holds a PCT of 58.33. With the race for the WTC final 2025 heating up, the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia is crucial for India’s chances of securing a spot in the AUS vs IND summit clash.

To guarantee their place in the WTC final without relying on other results, India must achieve a dominant 4-0 against Australia Down Under. Such an outcome would elevate their PCT to 65.79, placing them firmly in contention. However, coming out unbeaten in Australia’s challenging home conditions is a monumental task, making it one of the most anticipated battles in the Test cricket calendar. In the event India falls short of a 4-0 victory, their path to the WTC final will depend on the performances of other teams, including Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and South Africa, in their respective series. As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy looms, the stakes are high, and India’s performance in this Australia vs India five-match Test series will likely determine their destiny in the WTC cycle.

India vs Australia squads

India Test squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar.

Travelling reserves: Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, Khaleel Ahmed.

Australia Test squad (only for 1st Test): Pat Cummins (C), Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.

Australia vs India 2024-25 Border Gavaskar Trophy schedule