Border-Gavaskar Trophy: AUS vs IND 1st Test Preview | Know all the details, head to head, streaming info

The first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between Australia and India will be played from 22nd November (Friday) at Optus Stadium in Perth. The Indian team aims to achieve its third consecutive Test series win on Australian soil, while the strong Australian team is ready to give its full strength to foil this attempt of the guests.

Here are all the details including head-to-head records, mini battle, and streaming info before the Australia vs India 1st Test match.

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Captain Rohit Sharma will not be available for the first test due to the birth of his second child. At the same time, Shubman Gill, who batted at number three, is also out of the series due to injury. To make it to the final of the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC), India needs to win at least four out of five matches in this series, but considering the current conditions, it seems challenging. The Indian batting order is struggling at the moment and this is the biggest concern of the team.

On the other hand, there are some weaknesses for the Australian team also. Their top order looks inexperienced. However, there will be a lot of responsibility on Steve Smith, Travis Head, and Marnus Labuschagne. In bowling, the trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood will try to take early lead by taking advantage of the weak morale of the visiting team.

AUS vs IND Head-to-Head Records in Tests

Since India's independence in 1947, both the teams have faced each other in 107 Test matches. Australia holds the head-to-head record with 45 wins, while India has won 32 matches. 29 matches between the two teams have been drawn, while only 1 match has been tied.

AUS vs IND Head-to-Head Records in Border-Gavaskar Trophy (1996-2023)

Named as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in 1996, this series took the excitement and competition in Test cricket between India and Australia to new heights. Of the 56 matches played so far, India has won 24, while Australia has won 22 times. However, India's performance on Australian soil has been challenging, as it has won only 6 out of 27 Test matches.

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AUS vs IND Key Players To Watch Out

Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Nitish Kumar Reddy, these are some of the players who know how to change the course of the match. Everyone's eyes will be on them.

AUS vs IND Mini Battle

The clash between Australia's star batsman Marnus Labuschagne and Jasprit Bumrah can be exciting. At the same time, the clash between Nathan Ellis and Virat Kohli can also affect the outcome of this match. Both teams have a balanced lineup with many impressive young players.

When and where will AUS vs IND 1st Test be played?

The first match of the 5-match Test series between Australia and India will be played from 22nd November (Friday) at Optus Stadium in Perth at 07:50 AM IST. Toss will take place at 07:20 AM.

Where and how to watch live streaming and telecast of AUS vs IND 1st Test?

Star Sports Network has the broadcasting rights of the AUS vs IND Test Series 2024. The match will be telecast live in India on TV channels of Star Sports Network.

Fans can watch the live streaming of the AUS vs IND 1st Test match online on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. 

Probable playing XI for AUS vs IND 1st Test match

Australia:

Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins (c), Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc

India:

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah (c).