Team India is all set to take on Australia in a five-match Test series, with the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 opener slated to commence on November 22 at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Under the leadership of Jasprit Bumrah, India will face a formidable Australian side led by Pat Cummins in the series opener. Both teams will be eager to make a strong start in this pivotal clash, as they gear up for one of cricket’s most celebrated rivalries.
Test stats and records at Perth
- Total Matches: 4
- Matches won batting first: 4
- Matches won bowling first: 0
- Average 1st innings score: 456
- Average 2nd innings score: 250
- Average 3rd innings score: 218
- Average 4th innings score: 183
- Highest total recorded: 598/4 (152.4 Overs) By Australia vs West Indies
- Lowest total recorded: 89/10 (30.2 Overs) By Pakistan vs Australia
- Lowest score defended: 140/10 (56 Overs) By India vs Australia
Perth Weather Forecast
The weather for the highly anticipated Test match between Australia and India in Perth is set to be nearly perfect for cricket, with sunny skies dominating most days and minimal chances of rain. The conditions are expected to remain consistent, providing an excellent playing environment throughout the match.
Day 1 and Day 2 will begin with mild temperatures, partly cloudy conditions, and moderate breezes, creating comfortable conditions for both players and spectators. From Day 3 onwards, the temperature will rise, with mostly sunny to completely sunny skies. The high on Sunday will reach a warm 31°C, setting the tone for a bright and energetic second half of the Test. Day 4 and Day 5 will maintain similar conditions, with highs around 29°C, ensuring uninterrupted play and providing an ideal surface for both batters and bowlers to showcase their skills.
Day 1: Friday
- Condition: Partly Cloudy
- Temperature: High of 22°C, Low of 13°C
- Precipitation: 20%
- Humidity: Moderate
- Wind: 26 km/h
Day 2: Saturday
- Condition: Sunny
- Temperature: High of 28°C, Low of 17°C
- Precipitation: 0%
- Humidity: Lower
- Wind: Calm
Day 3: Sunday
- Condition: Mostly Sunny
- Temperature: High of 31°C, Low of 17°C
- Precipitation: 10%
- Humidity: Slightly higher
- Wind: Light breeze
Day 4: Monday
- Condition: Sunny
- Temperature: High of 29°C, Low of 16°C
- Precipitation: 0%
- Humidity: Moderate
- Wind: Steady
Day 5: Tuesday
- Condition: Sunny
- Temperature: High of 29°C, Low of 17°C
- Precipitation: 0%
- Humidity: Moderate
- Wind: Mild
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Head-to-head record between Australia and India in Test cricket:
- Matches Played: 107
- Australia Won: 45
- India Won: 32
- Drawn Matches: 29
- India’s Highest Total Against Australia: 705/7
- India’s Lowest Total Against Australia: 36
- Australia’s Highest Total Against India: 674
- Australia’s Lowest Total Against India: 83
Squads:
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Alex Carey (wk), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland
India: Jasprit Bumrah (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Devdutt Padikkal
Travelling reserves: Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, Khaleel Ahmed
