The Cricket Australia (CA) on March 26 (Tuesday) released the schedule for the calendar year 2024/25. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia headlined the Cricket Australia's schedule. The 5-match Test series between India and Australia is schedule to begin on November 22, 2024 with first Test match to be hosted in Perth.
The second Test will be a Day/Night Test in Adelaide, scheduled to begin on December 6. The third Test will be held in Brisbane followed by the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne and the last match of the series in Sydney.
India tour of Australia 2024-25 schedule
| Matches | Venues | Dates |
| 1st Test | Perth | November 22-26 |
| 2nd Test | Adelaide | December 6-10 |
| 3rd Test | Brisbane | December 14-18 |
| 4th Test | Melbourne | December 26-30 |
| 5th Test | Sydney | January 3-7 |
India have tasted immense success in recent times
In the recent history, India's tours to Australia have been remarkably successful, with India clinching series victories on their last two visits, specifically during the 2018-19 and 2020-21 seasons. The 2020 tour was particularly memorable for the dramatic turnaround by the Indian team following their collapse to 36 all out.
Despite this setback, India showcased resilience and determination, winning two of the subsequent three Test matches. A historic victory at the Gabba was the highlight, where India ended Australia's 32-year unbeaten streak at the venue, marking a significant achievement in Indian cricket history.
Australia are WTC winners
The rivalry took a different turn last year when Australia emerged victorious over India in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final. The Australian squad outclassed India, displaying superior skill and strategy throughout the match. Currently, the standings in the WTC points table see India leading, with Australia closely trailing behind.
This positioning makes the upcoming series between the two cricketing giants even more crucial. With the next WTC final in sight, both teams recognise the importance of this series.
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