Finally, the wait is over for the much-awaited BGT 2024-25, as the first test match between Australia and India is set to take place in Perth tomorrow morning. Although the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has always been a litmus test for both teams, this year’s BGT is special in many ways. India is coming to this BGT after facing the worst-ever home test series defeat in its history. Careers of senior pros like Rohit, Kohli, Ashwin, and Jadeja could wind up if India didn’t perform as per the expectations. India has to win this series if they want to keep their WTC final hope alive by any means. The Indian team will be under immense pressure to perform under the pressure of handling the Australian team and media after a 3-0 drubbing at home against NZ.
On the other side, the Aussies are dealing with the same degree of media speculation and pressure as they haven’t won a BGT in the last 10 years and lost back-to-back home series as well. If they followed the same trend and embraced another home series defeat in BGT, then it is hard to predict the turbulence in Australian Cricket.
Perth Pitch Report: Australia vs India 1st Test, Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
Usually, the pitch at Perth is known for its spongy bounce and pace, which frequently terrorize batters and give them nightmares. However, unseasonal rains have halted the ground preparations this time, which reduces the ground staff’s chances to prepare the track conventionally. The curator of Optus Stadium in Perth, Isaac McDonald, has stated that the pitch will maintain some standing grass and give “variable bounce,” though the typical “big snake” cracks (which are quite usual sightings at the adjoining WACA) may not form this time.
Australia vs India Head-to-Head Record in Perth (Test Matches)
| Total matches | 5 |
| Australia won | 1 |
| India won | 4 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Australia vs India 1st, Test, Probable Playing XI
Australia
Nathan McSweeney, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
India
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah (c), Mohammed Siraj
Where to watch India vs Australia 1st Test Match, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
Star Sports Network will broadcast the 2024–25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India. To watch India and Australia test matches on TV, simply tune in to Star Sports Network, and for live streaming, visit Disney Plus Hotstar.
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