India vs Australia 1st Test: Key Highlights and Information

  

The much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy has kicked off with the 1st Test match between India and Australia at the Perth Stadium. This match is part of the ongoing 2024-25 India tour of Australia. Here is a comprehensive guide to the match with all the crucial details you need to know.

 Match Highlights

Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth.

Date : November 22 to November 26, 2024.

Current Status : Day 2, Second Session.

  India's Position : 43/0 in their second innings.

  Lead: India leads by 89 runs.

   Notable Performances : Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliant bowling helped India restrict Australia to just 104 runs in their first innings.

 KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal are currently steady at the crease.

 Broadcast and Streaming Details

Here is a table summarizing the timing, channel, and streaming platforms for the match:

| **Day** | **Date**       | **Time (IST)** | **Channel**        | **Streaming Link**                     |

|---------|----------------|----------------|--------------------|-----------------------------------------|

| Day 1   | November 22    | 7:50 AM        | Star Sports, DD Sports | [Disney+ Hotstar](https://www.hotstar.com/) |

| Day 2   | November 23    | 7:50 AM        | Star Sports, DD Sports | [Disney+ Hotstar](https://www.hotstar.com/) |

| Day 3   | November 24    | 7:50 AM        | Star Sports, DD Sports | [Disney+ Hotstar](https://www.hotstar.com/) |

| Day 4   | November 25    | 7:50 AM        | Star Sports, DD Sports | [Disney+ Hotstar](https://www.hotstar.com/) |

| Day 5   | November 26    | 7:50 AM        | Star Sports, DD Sports | [Disney+ Hotstar](https://www.hotstar.com/) |

 Key Players to Watch

 India:

 Jasprit Bumrah : The stand-in captain has been exceptional with his bowling performance.

 **KL Rahul** & **Yashasvi Jaiswal**: Steadying the innings in India’s second innings.

**Virat Kohli**: Yet to bat but remains a key player for India.

 Australia:

 **Mitchell Starc**, **Josh Hazlewood**, and **Pat Cummins**: Key bowlers for Australia.

**Steven Smith**: Needs to step up with the bat to make a comeback.

 Match Context

This match holds significant importance as part of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25. India, currently ranked second, aims to strengthen its position in the standings with a comprehensive victory. Australia will be looking to bounce back and turn the tide in their favor.

Don’t miss the action as the Test unfolds further in the coming days. For live scores and updates, stay tuned to official channels and streaming platforms!