Border Gavaskar Trophy: BGT 2024-25 Schedule, India Time
The stage is set again for one of cricket’s most anticipated rivalries as India gears up to take on Australia in the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With the two cricketing giants clashing on Australian soil, the series promises to deliver intense competition, historic moments, and fierce battles between some of the world’s finest players. As India embarks on its latest tour of Australia, all eyes will be on the players as they aim to continue their dominance in the format and add another chapter to this iconic rivalry.
India has claimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in four consecutive series, showcasing their dominance in the longstanding rivalry with Australia. But given their performance in last home series against New Zealand where Kiwis whitewashed India 3-0, Indians would be under performance pressure and hope to come out better in Australia.
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Following their home series loss to New Zealand, India must win the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Series by at least 4-0 in order to qualify for the 2023–2025 ICC World Test Championship final.
BGT 2024-25 Schedule, India Time
India’s tour kicked off with warm-up matches between India A and Australia A, taking place from October 31 to November 10. These games served as a precursor to the main series, with Cricket Australia appointing Nathan McSweeney as the captain of Australia A, while the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chose Ruturaj Gaikwad to lead India A. Below is the full schedule for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024.
Cricket Australia officially announced the series venues, marking the first five-Test series between India and Australia since 1992. Here’s a breakdown of the iconic stadiums set to host these thrilling encounters:
BGT 2024-25 Schedule: Team Squads
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The BCCI has named an 18-member squad for India, with Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, and Khaleel Ahmed listed as standby reserves. Australia is expected to announce their squad shortly. Here’s a closer look at India’s lineup:
India Squad:
Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammad Shami, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Sarfaraz Khan, Virat Kohli, Prasidh Krishna, Rishabh Pant (wk), KL Rahul, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar
Australia’s squad for the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy has not yet been confirmed.
BGT 2024-25 Schedule: Results so far:
Since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was officially introduced, the two teams have contested 16 series, with India winning 10 times, Australia securing 5 victories, and 1 series ending in a draw.
A total of 56 Test matches have been played across 16 series, with India winning 24, Australia winning 20, and 12 matches ending in a draw.
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Where to Watch the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024 – 2025 Live
Cricket fans around the world can enjoy live coverage of the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy on various platforms. In India, Star Sports Network will broadcast the series, offering comprehensive coverage in multiple regional languages. For those who prefer streaming, Disney+ Hotstar will provide live streams of all the matches, accessible on both mobile and web, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of the action.
In Australia, Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports will provide live coverage of the matches, with streaming options available on compatible devices for local viewers. Additionally, international audiences will be able to follow the series through dedicated cricket channels and streaming platforms in various regions.