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Cricket Australia (CA) has seen a record-breaking surge in the sales of tickets from India for the upcoming Australia vs India Test series 2024-25, set to be played for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). Notably, the two teams will lock horns in a five-match series after more than a three decade, beginning on November 22. India and Australia share the fiercest rivalry in the cricket world in recent times, courtesy of several mouth-watering encounters between the two teams.
Recent rivalry highlights: India and Australia
The rivalry between the sides has intensified over the past year, highlighted by clashes in ICC events. Australia registered victories in the finals of both the World Test Championship (WTC) and the ODI World Cup 2023, achieving ultimate glory.
However, in the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2024, India had eliminated Australia in the Super Eight stage and went on to win their second T20 World Cup. Historically, in the context of the BGT, India have not lost the trophy since 2016 that included two consecutive series win by defeating Australia in their own backyard.
Record ticket sales
Expecting another crackerjack of a series down under, a large number of Indian fans have booked their seats to witness the spectacle live from the iconic stadiums in Australia as per CA. This has led to a record-breaking six-times increase in the number of tickets bought by fans in India for the upcoming series compared to last season.
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Cricket Australia’s delight
General Manager of Events & Operations at Cricket Australia, Joel Morrison, expressed his delight on the record-breaking sales and welcomed the Indian fans to Australia, assuring them an enjoyable and memorable experience.
“We are thrilled to see so many Indian fans planning to travel to Australia for the NRMA Insurance Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. They can expect a very warm welcome here. We are committed to providing an enjoyable and memorable experience for everyone attending, and we’re confident this series will be remembered for many years to come,” Morrison was quoted as saying by the Times of India.
Introducing Indian fan zones
To enhance the viewing experience for Indian fans, Cricket Australia has also decided to introduced Indian Fan Zones for the first time in a Test series in Australia. These specially designed zones aim to create a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for Indian supporters, fostering a sense of community and celebration among fans at all venues during the series.
Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 series schedule
The new edition of BGT will commence on November 22 with the first Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The second Test will be a day-night affair at the Adelaide Oval, beginning from December 6 to 10. The historic Gabba in Brisbane will host the third Test from December 14 to 18. The highly anticipated Boxing Day Test will begin on December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and the series will conclude with the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney from January 3 to 7.
