The fourth and final test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to begin on Thursday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Currently, India leads the four-match series 2-1. If India manages to win the final test, they will secure a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final in June, where they will face Australia at the Oval in London. Led by Rohit Sharma, Team India will be determined to win the match and secure their place in the final. Additionally, this test match is expected to break the record for the most number of viewers on the first day, which is currently held by a test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia.
India vs. Australia: Border-Gavaskar Trophy Reaches its Climax
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a prestigious Test series between India and Australia, is nearing its conclusion with the fourth and final match scheduled to commence on March 9, 2023, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Background:
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy was inaugurated in 1996 and is named after former Australian captain Allan Border and Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar. The biennial series has historically been fiercely contested, with both teams showcasing their prowess in Test cricket.
Current Series Standings:
India currently holds a commanding 2-1 lead in the four-match series. A victory in the final Test would seal a remarkable series win and a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final. Australia, on the other hand, will be vying to level the series and deny India a place in the coveted final.
Significance of the Match:
Team News:
Team India will be captained by Rohit Sharma and will feature a potent batting lineup, including Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Shreyas Iyer. The bowling attack will be led by pacer Mohammed Shami and spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.
Australia, led by Pat Cummins, will be hoping for a strong performance to salvage the series. The team boasts star batters Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, and David Warner, while the bowling department includes pacers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood.
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