India vs Australia 1st Test: Jasprit Bumrah Leads India in Highly-Spiced Showdown

Perth, November 22 (ANI): The highly-anticipated first Test of the five-match series between India and Australia got underway at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Wednesday. Jasprit Bumrah led the Indian team in Rohit Sharma's absence, as the two nations lock horns in a crucial Test match that will significantly impact their World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle final prospects.

The series is part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and marks India's return to international cricket after a dismal 0-3 home series defeat at the hands of New Zealand. With this win, India will be seeking redemption on Australian soil. Jasprit Bumrah's leadership in a three-pacer lineup with Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Shami is expected to pose a challenge for the Australians.

In a historic debut, Nitish Kumar Reddy will make his first-class Test career with India as the all-rounder joins the fray. Conversely, Nathan McSweeney has been handed his Test match debut by Australia as they look to capitalize on their home advantage.

The five-match series will be played from November 22, 2023, at Optus Stadium in Perth (IST). When did the first match take place?

When will the India vs Australia 1st Test match occur? The match takes place from 22 nd November to 26 th November

Where was the first test held The test will be hosted by the Optus Stadium, Perth

Timing and Broadcast

The highly-anticipated fixture starts at 7:50 AM IST, which marks an incredible day for cricket fans worldwide. To catch all the action, tune into Star Sports Network and DD Sports in India, or stream it live on Disney+ Hotstar app and website.

Don't miss this epic showdown between two top teams as they go head-to-head to prove their credentials and claim their spot in the WTC 2023-25 cycle final.