Forthcoming soon is the long-awaited 2024-25 India vs. Australia Test series which cricket lovers are currently preparing themselves for five heart-pumping matches at global level. These two giants of world cricket have always come out with something extraordinary in their duels, and this time it is no exception due to India's dangerous pace attack as well as resilience of Australians especially when playing at home.
Test Series Schedule:
1st Test: November 22-26, 2024, at Perth Stadium, Perth
2nd Test: December 6-10, 2024, at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (Day/Night)
3rd Test: December 14-18, 2024, at The Gabba, Brisbane
4th Test: December 26-30, 2024, at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
5th Test: January 3-7, 2025, at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney
This five-match series will test both teams' endurance, tactics, and skill. With iconic venues like the MCG and the Gabba hosting key matches, fans can expect high-intensity cricket throughout.
Marnus Labuschagne on India’s Pace Attack
Australia’s batting mainstay, Marnus Labuschagne, has been vocal about the challenge India poses with their fast-bowling quartet. Labuschagne said, “India's fast bowling quartet is very good. It is really what brings them in Australian conditions and makes them such a strong team to beat. Hopefully, this summer we can turn the tables on India and put them under real pressure.”
Labuschagne’s experience against India has been formidable, and his stats against them highlight his ability to tackle their pace attack:
Matches: 10
Runs: 775
Average: 47.20
Centuries: 1
Half-centuries: 3
Labuschagne’s battle with India’s top bowlers will be one of the defining contests of the series.
India's Fearsome Pace Trio
India’s fast bowlers – Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj – have been instrumental in India’s recent success against Australia. Their collective ability to swing the ball and exploit Australian pitches will be pivotal.
Mohammed Shami:
Matches: 15
Wickets: 31
Best Bowling: 6/56
Average: 32.16
Economy: 3.55
Shami’s experience and accuracy make him a constant threat, especially in Test cricket.
Jasprit Bumrah:
Matches: 7
Wickets: 32
Best Bowling: 6/33
Average: 21.25
Economy: 2.70
Bumrah’s lethal yorkers and ability to generate bounce on Australian pitches make him a crucial weapon.
Mohammed Siraj:
Matches: 5
Wickets: 16
Best Bowling: 5/73
Average: 29.68
Economy: 3.35
Siraj has quickly risen as one of India’s reliable bowlers, and his aggressive style often puts batsmen under immense pressure.
Head-to-Head Record
India and Australia have locked horns in Test cricket 106 times, and their head-to-head record is as follows:
India: 32 wins
Australia: 44 wins
Draws: 30 matches
In recent years, India has been very competitive against Australia although overall they lead the counting. Out of their last five encounters, they have won three which proves that this series is going to be more interesting considering that India has stayed strong under overseas conditions especially in Australian Territories.
What to Expect in the Series?
Key moments and individual brilliance will determine the final outcome since both teams are nothing less than world-class players. Having a high bowling depth from the Indians and also playing on the Australians’ home turf makes this an evenly matched encounter. The series will see thrilling bat-ball duels, whose results will shape its fate for every Test match played out.
It can only be expected that there would be unforgettable moments during this duel as India seeks to maintain its supremacy while Australia fights back to reclaim its lost glory, thus making it a much-anticipated event by cricket lovers.
