Australia vs India 1st Test

India's tour of Australia for the 2024-25 Test series begins with the first match scheduled from November 22 to 26 at Perth Stadium. This highly anticipated series is part of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the first time these two teams will compete in a five-Test series since the early.

The probable playing XI for India in the 1st Test against Australia in Perth (Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25) has been influenced by key absences, including Rohit Sharma (paternity leave) and Shubman Gill (injury). Here's the expected lineup:

KL Rahul

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Devdutt Padikkal (likely making his debut due to Gill's absence)

Virat Kohli

Rishabh Pant (WK)

Dhruv Jurel

Nitish Kumar Reddy (all-rounder, debutant)

Ravichandran Ashwin (spin option)

Jasprit Bumrah (C) (leading as captain in Rohit Sharma’s absence)

Mohammed Siraj

Prasidh Krishna or Akash Deep (likely competing for the last seamer spot)

This lineup balances experience with a few young players making their debut. The match will test India’s depth and adaptability on a pace-friendly Perth surface

Australia's probable playing XI for the 1st Test against India in Perth is as follows:

Usman Khawaja

Nathan McSweeney

Marnus Labuschagne

Steven Smith

Travis Head

Mitchell Marsh

Alex Carey (wicketkeeper)

Pat Cummins (captain)

Mitchell Starc

Nathan Lyon

Josh Hazlewood

This squad is balanced with a strong mix of experienced batters, versatile all-rounders, and a formidable bowling attack. The team will rely on players like Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, who have strong records at Perth's Optus Stadium​.