India vs Australia 2025 Test Series: Full Schedule, Players & Live Updates
Meta Description: Discover the complete schedule, Indian and Australian squads, key performances and live updates of the 2024–25 Border‑Gavaskar Trophy Test series. Stay updated with match-by-match insights and player stats.
📅 Series Overview & Schedule
India toured Australia from 22 November 2024 to 5 January 2025 to contest a five‑match Test series for the Border‑Gavaskar Trophy.
| Test | Venue | Dates | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Perth Stadium | 22–26 Nov 2024 | India won by 295 runs |
| 2nd | Adelaide Oval (D/N) | 6–10 Dec 2024 | Australia won by 10 wickets |
| 3rd | The Gabba, Brisbane | 14–18 Dec 2024 | Match drawn |
| 4th | MCG, Melbourne | 26–30 Dec 2024 | Australia won by 184 runs |
| 5th | SCG, Sydney | 3–7 Jan 2025 | Australia won by 6 wickets |
🏏 Squads & Debutants
India Test Squad Highlights:
- Captain: Rohit Sharma
- Key Batters: Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill
- Debutants: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana
Australia Key Players:
- Captain: Pat Cummins
- Top Batter: Travis Head – 448 runs
- Debut: Beau Webster (5th Test)
Standout Performers:
- Jasprit Bumrah: 32 wickets – Player of the Series
- Scott Boland: 10-wicket haul in 5th Test – Player of the Match
📌 Match-by-Match Breakdown
1st Test – Perth
India dominated with a massive 295-run win, powered by a Jaiswal century and Bumrah’s five-wicket haul.
2nd Test – Adelaide (Day/Night)
Australia leveled the series, winning by 10 wickets under the lights.
3rd Test – Brisbane
Match drawn due to rain delays and strong resistance from India’s middle order.
4th Test – Melbourne
Australia took the lead with a convincing 184-run win at the iconic MCG.
5th Test – Sydney
Australia sealed the series 3–1 after a 6-wicket win. Boland’s 10-wicket haul led the victory.
🔍 Noteworthy Insights
- The Adelaide pink-ball Test became a crowd-pulling tradition during December weekends.
- India’s rising stars Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana made impactful debuts.
- Australia’s strategic squad changes, including Beau Webster, turned the tide.
📰 What’s Next for Both Teams?
The ICC World Test Championship 2027–29 cycle might feature four-day Tests, though marquee rivalries like India vs Australia are expected to remain five-day contests. India will next face England later in 2025.
⚡ Live Updates & Coverage
Stay tuned to WorldMarkers for live commentary, player stats, and day-by-day match breakdowns. You can also follow official updates from BCCI and Cricket Australia.
