1st Test Cricket Detail
IND vs Aus Match Information:
First test Match between Australia and India
Date: November 22, 2024
Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth, Australia
IND vs AUS 1st Test Cricket Match Preview:
The opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Five-match series between Australia and India will take place at Perth, Australia
Match Pitch Report:
Perth is recognized for its lively pitch characteristics. Nevertheless, the Optus Stadium employs a drop-in pitch system, which is prepared off-site and subsequently installed in the playing area. This method facilitates nuanced alterations to the wicket’s properties.
The enhanced performance of spinners since the transition from the WACA to the Optus Stadium is particularly noteworthy. At the WACA, spinners achieved 229 wickets over 44 matches, averaging 44 runs per wicket. In contrast, at the new Perth Stadium, spinners have secured 37 wickets with a more favorable average of 33.
Despite the marginal support for spinners, fast bowlers have maintained a strong presence at the Perth Stadium, capturing 102 wickets at an average of 29.71. Furthermore, fast bowlers have been significantly more active, delivering 1,014 overs compared to the 393 overs bowled by spinners.
The pitch curator at the Optus Stadium has indicated that the wicket will once again provide conditions favorable to fast bowlers.
AUS vs IND Head-to-Head in Tests
| Categories | Australia | India |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 107 | 107 |
| Matches Won | 45 | 32 |
| Matches Lost | 32 | 45 |
| Drawn | 29 | 29 |
| Tied | 1 | 1 |
India Squad : Y Jaiswal, A Easwaran, K Rahul, Virat Kohli, R Pant (wk), D Jurel, R Jadeja, N Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah (c), M Siraj, Akash Deep.
Australia: N McSweeney, U Khawaja, M Labuschagne, S Smith, T Head, M Marsh, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins (C), M Starc, N Lyon, J Hazlewood
