The highly anticipated Boxing Day Test, marking the fourth game of a five-match series between India and Australia, is just hours away at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Scheduled to start at 5 AM IST on December 26, the match is set to captivate cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
The festive atmosphere has already taken over the iconic MCG as approximately 90,000 spectators gear up to witness an intense battle between bat and ball, with the series currently tied at 1-1.
Adding to Australia’s festive spirit, star batter Travis Head has been declared fit to play in the Boxing Day Test against India. Meanwhile, MCG’s favorite Scott Boland is also set to make his return, further heightening the excitement for this crucial encounter.
With the series locked at 1-1, the Boxing Day Test carries immense importance as both teams aim to gain a crucial lead in their quest for a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final. The five-match series saw India dominate with a 295-run victory in Perth, followed by a heavy 10-wicket defeat in Adelaide. The rain-affected third Test in Brisbane ended in a draw, setting the stage for a thrilling contest in Melbourne.
India vs Australia Live Telecasting
The India vs Australia match will take place on December 26 at the MCG. Indian viewers who wish to watch the match on TV can tune in to the Star Sports network.
Squad
India squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (Wk), Sarfaraz Khan, Virat Kohli, Prasidh Krishna, Tanush Kotian, Rishabh Pant (Wk), KL Rahul, Harshit Rana, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar.
Australia Test squad: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Sam Konstas, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster.
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