The most fiercely contested cricketing series “The Border-Gavaskar Trophy” is set to start from Nov 2024. The five-match Australia vs India Test series between the top-ranked teams, Australia and India, is highly anticipated given their recent performances and historical encounters in Ind vs Aus matchups.
Matthew Hayden’s Perspective: The Changing Dynamics of Home Advantage
Matthew Hayden, former Australian opener, has weighed in on the evolving nature of home advantage in Australia. Hayden believes there has been significant reduction in the traditional benefits of playing at home.
“The home advantage been taken away quite a lot in recent years, and that runs are going to come at a “premium” in the forthcoming five-match Test series between Australia vs India Test series to be played from November 2024 to January 2025″
“As for the nature of pitches at the five venues – Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney” he added “three [Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne] out of five are drop-in wickets”
Hayden anticipates that runs will be hard to come by in the upcoming series. Matches spread across five venues—Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney—each offering distinct playing conditions, also predicts a premium on scoring runs
He added, “Once you get those overhead conditions under the twilight zone, they can be really difficult. You could be 4 for 130, and at twilight, find yourself 8 for 150. The opportunity to naturally dominate a game is limited, making it a very different type of cricket from what we’ve traditionally seen.”
“So there’s no chance to naturally dominate a game. It’s quite even the whole time, so it’s a very different type of cricket, because you don’t have those traditional surfaces.”
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Adam Gilchrist’s Take: A Close-Fought Ind vs Aus Battle in 2024
Former Australian wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist expecting a a close encounter of Ind vs Aus in upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024.
Gilchrist’s said by TOI via News18 ” “It’s going to be another tough series for both teams. Onus is on Australia to prove they are the dominant force at home. India knows how to go away and win overseas.”
Former wicketkeeper-batter louds India’s current fast bowling and their impressive batting lineup. “Their fast bowling line-up at the moment is up there, on a par with most around the world. They are going to enjoy the conditions here. Besides, they have a terrifically talented batting line- up. It is going to be very, very even” he noted.
he further add, “Naturally, I am going to say Australia; I hope they get there. But it is too close to call. It will be a close tussle,”
Ricky Ponting’s Prediction: Australia’s Chance to Reclaim Dominance
Ricky Ponting, another former Australian captain, is optimistic about upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ponting believes that Australia will be motivated to reclaim their dominance at home, especially after losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in their last two home series against India also predicts a 3-1 series win for Australia.
While talking on ICC review via ESPNCricinfo Ponting said “It’s going to be a competitive series, and as I said, I think Australia’s got a bit of a point to prove against India in Australia on the back of what’s happened in the last two series here,”
“I’m obviously going to tip Australia to win, and I’m never going to tip against Australia. So I’m going to say 3-1 to Australia,” he added.
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Key Players to Watch in Ind vs Aus Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
As the series between Ind vs Aus unfolds, all eyes will be on Virat Kohli and Steven Smith. Kohli, with his impressive record against Australia, and Smith, who boasts a remarkable average against India, are expected to be central to their teams’ success.
Also young talent like Yashasvi Jaiswal will be exciting to watch in upcoming series. Hayden has praised Jaiswal’s strokeplay but also noted the challenges he may face on bouncy Australian tracks. Jaiswal’s performance will be a key factor in India’s batting lineup.
What to expect
The 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy promises to be an exciting and highly competitive series. The clash of two cricketing powerhouses, combined with the unique conditions and key players, will make this series a memorable one. Fans have plenty to look forward to as the battle between Ind vs Aus unfolds in what promises to be a thrilling cricketing contest.
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