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India vs Australia: Sunil Gavaskar predicts the scoreline for Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
Sunil Gavaskar, the legendary Indian cricketer, has predicted a 3-1 victory for India in their upcoming five-match Test series against Australia, which begins in November. This series will feature the coveted Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with Australia aiming to reclaim the title they haven’t held since 2017. India has won the Test series on their last two visits to Australia, in 2018-19 and 2020-21, showcasing their strength in the Australian conditions. In the previous year, the two teams faced off in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at The Oval, where Australia emerged victorious. Currently, both India and Australia are leading the WTC standings in the current cycle, making this series crucial. The team that secures victory in this series will be in a strong position to qualify for the WTC final next year.
Gavaskar, with his deep knowledge of the game, anticipates a high-quality contest, given the exceptional talent present in both squads. His prediction of a 3-1 series win for India reflects his confidence in Rohit Sharma’s team. The series promises to be an excellent showcase for Test cricket, underscoring its enduring appeal and competitiveness. Fans can expect a thrilling contest as these two cricketing giants battle it out for supremacy in the longest format of the game.
“It's going to be an exciting series for sure with the talent that is there on both sides and it will also show why Test match cricket is the ultimate format of our beloved game. Oh, and my prediction is a 3-1 win for India,” wrote former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar in his column in the Sunday Mid-day.
Gavaskar also highlighted India's historically slow start in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) countries, which could be a potential issue. According to Gavaskar, the first Test of the series will be particularly crucial for India. He emphasized that a strong performance in this opening match could set the tone for the rest of the series. Additionally, Gavaskar raised concerns about India’s lack of preparatory matches before and during the series. He believes that this lack of practice could impact India's readiness and performance. As the series approaches, these factors could play a significant role in determining the outcome, making the initial match and the strategic adjustments during the series critical for both teams.
"India being usual slow starters in an overseas series in SENA countries the first Test will be crucial. That they aren't playing proper first-class games before that as well as in the week-long gaps between some Test matches could work against them. That said, it is how schedules are nowadays for most touring sides,” Gavaskar noted.
