The much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 kicks off on November 22 at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah will lead Team India in the absence of Rohit Sharma, who is expected to join the squad later. Australia, led by Pat Cummins, aims to extend their dominance at home as the two teams face off in a five-match Test series.
India’s Predicted Playing XI
India is set to experiment with a few changes in their line-up. With Shubman Gill injured, KL Rahul will likely open the innings, while Devdutt Padikkal is expected to debut at No. 3. Youngsters Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana could also make their Test debuts. R Ashwin will likely serve as the sole spinner.
India’s Probable XI:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul/Abhimanyu Easwaran
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Virat Kohli
- Rishabh Pant (wk)
- Dhruv Jurel
- Ravindra Jadeja/R Ashwin
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Jasprit Bumrah (c)
- Mohammed Siraj
- Akash Deep/Harshit Rana
Australia’s Predicted Playing XI
Australia will rely on their seasoned players, with Nathan McSweeney partnering Usman Khawaja at the top. Pat Cummins leads a balanced team featuring pace and spin options.
Australia’s Probable XI:
- Nathan McSweeney
- Usman Khawaja
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Steve Smith
- Travis Head
- Mitchell Marsh
- Alex Carey (wk)
- Pat Cummins (c)
- Mitchell Starc
- Nathan Lyon
- Josh Hazlewood
Key Details
- Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth
- Date: November 22, 2024
- Time: Match starts at 10:30 AM IST
- Live Streaming: Available on official streaming platforms and sports networks.
Head-to-Head in Tests
- Total matches: 107
- Australia wins: 45
- India wins: 32
- Tied: 1