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The time to experience cricket in the toughest format is here. And it doesn't get any better than the test series between the top rivalries in the world—India vs. Australia. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy, an International Test cricket trophy, is one of the most prestigious bilateral series in the world, and this year India will play Australia at their home for the series. Named after the cricket legends from India and Australia, Sunil Gavsakar and Allan Border respectively, this year a total of 5 test matches are going to be played, with a warm-up match, at Australia's largest cities. The matches are going to start in November 2023 and will go on till January 2025.
Travelling Australia during this time, i.e., from November to January, will cover different seasons. If you are travelling for the 1st test match, you will experience the transition of seasons from spring to summer. If you are in for the last test match, then you will be visiting Australia during their top summer season. Not only this, cricket will be played on both sides of this vast continent. Let us see what are the best things to explore in the regions where these matches are going to be played according to their schedule.
Schedule for Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25:
Test Match No.1: Perth Stadium, 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2024
City: Perth, Perth Stadium (Capacity: 60,000)
Australian Local Time: 10:20 Am (7.50 Am IST)
Things to combine with the Visit:
Cuisine: Rock lobster, seafood platter, and local wines.
Nearby Attractions: Rottnest Island, Kings Park & Botanic Garden.
Weather Expectations: The weather during this time of year in Perth will be changing seasons. Spring will give way to summer, and the temperature will be rising towards December, with rains getting lesser by the day.
Popular Shopping Area: Fremantle markets
Warm-up Match: Manuka Oval Australian, 30 Nov - 1 Dec 2024
City and Stadium Name: Canberra, Manuka Oval Australian (Capacity: 13,550)
Local Time: 2:40 Pm (9.10 Am IST)
Things to Combine with the Visit:
Cuisine: Lamington cake.
Nearby Attractions: Royal Australian Mint, Mount Ainslie Lookout, and Lake Burley Griffin.
Weather Expectations: Expect warm weather during the warm-up match in Canberra.
Popular Shopping Area: Old Bus Depot Markets
Test Match No. 2: Adelaide Oval, 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2024
City and Stadium Name: Adelaide, Adelaide Oval (Capacity: 53,583)
Australian Local Time: 2:30 Pm (9.30 Am IST)
Things to Combine with the Visit:
Cuisine: Goolwa pipis (though also available in other coastal regions, Adelaide has the best places for this favourite dish).
Nearby attractions: Adelaide Zoo.
Weather Expectations: The test in Adelaide is in December, which is the start of the summer here. The temperature will range from 16 to 28°C. This city has low humidity comparatively with other cities.
Popular Shopping Areas: Adelaide Central Market, Rundle Mall.
Test Match No. 3: The Gabba, 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2024
City and Stadium Name: Brisbane, The Gabba (Capacity: 42000)
Australian Local Time: 10:20 AM (5.50 Am IST)
Things to Combine with the Visit:
Cuisine: Gnocchi, Greek Saganaki.
Nearby Attractions: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, South Bank Parklands.
Weather Expectations: The weather during the test match in Brisbane will mostly have a mix of two bags, i.e., summer and intermittent rains. Summer will start in December for Brisbane, but it will experience rainfall in between.
Popular Shopping Areas: Queen Street Mall, James Street.
Test Match No. 4: Melbourne Cricket Ground, 26 Dec - 30 Dec 2024
City and Stadium Name: Melbourne, Melbourne Cricket Ground (Capacity: 100,000)
Australian Local Time: 10:30 AM (5.00 Am IST)
Things to Combine with the Visit:
Cuisine: Salt and Pepper Calamari, Chicken Parma.
Nearby Attractions: Melbourne Skydeck, Queen Victoria Market
Weather Expectations: The temperatures will range from 14 to 25°C as summer begins to soar towards the end of December.
Popular Shopping Areas: South Melbourne Market, Queen Victoria Market.
Test Match No. 5: Sydney Cricket Ground, 3 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
City and Stadium Name: Sydney, Sydney Cricket Ground (Capacity: 48,000)
Australian Local Time: 10:30 AM (5.00 Am IST)
Things to Combine with the Visit:
Cuisine: Sydney rock oyster
Nearby Attractions: Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach.
Weather Expectations: Summer is at its peak in January, and the temperatures range anywhere between 18 and 25 °C. Although humidity is high, it is a fairly good time in Sydney to visit nearby beaches.
Popular Shopping Areas: The Rocks Markets, Queen Victoria Building.
The Perfect Combination: Cricket, Travel, and Adventure in Australia
The Border Gavaskar trophy is one of the most respected trophies in the cricketing world. To watch the series in Australia can be an exciting travelling experience for Indians. Australia is a land of wonders with distinct wildlife, as it has been cut off geographically for thousands of years. There are numerous options to visit the attractions in Australia when attending the Border Gavaskar Trophy for Indians.
Musafir.com provides travel assistance for Australia tours and visas for Indians. Please get in touch with our travel experts at 022 4164 2214 or email us at easyvisa@in.musafir.com to know more about Australia tour packages and Australia visas for Indians. India retained last year’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and therefore the India vs. Australia series is going to be a spectacle to behold. The fight between the two nations is going to be even more ruthless, especially after the recent Indian loss against New Zealand at home. Get ready for the fierce competition between the two nations and uncover the diverse land of Australia during the visit.