What Are India and Australia's Remaining WTC 2025 Schedules?

Australia and India are currently playing five-match Test series [Source: @FinFloww/X.com]Australia and India are currently playing five-match Test series [Source: @FinFloww/X.com]

2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia is heating up, with both teams chasing a spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final. The rivalry is intense, and with the first Test in Perth already in the books, the road to the WTC final is becoming clearer for both teams. So, let's look into the remaining schedules for India and Australia.

India’s mission to secure a place in the 2025 WTC final has been given a major boost after they defeated Australia by 295 runs in the first Test at Perth's Optus Stadium. This victory helped India reclaim the top spot on the WTC points table, now sitting at 61.11 percentage points, ahead of second-placed Australia, who are at 57.69 points after the loss.

India’s chances for direct qualification are strong but require consistent wins. They need at least three more wins and a draw from the remaining four matches of this five-match series to confirm their place in the WTC final at Lord’s in June 2025. After a tough 0-3 loss to New Zealand earlier this year, this series is crucial for India to bounce back and finish the cycle on a high note.

What Are India's Remaining WTC 2025 Schedule?

India will face Australia in four more matches, and here’s where they will be playing:

  • Second Test – Adelaide Oval: December 6-10, 2024
  • Third Test – The Gabba, Brisbane: December 14-18, 2024
  • Fourth Test – Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG): Boxing Day Test from December 26-30, 2024
  • Fifth Test – Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG): January 3-7, 2025

What Are Australia's Remaining WTC 2025 Schedule?

As the defending champions of the WTC, Australia are in a tricky spot after their loss in Perth. They currently hold second place on the points table but need to make a strong comeback to qualify for the 2025 final. Australia must win at least three of their next four matches against India, and then they will need a solid result in their upcoming series against Sri Lanka.

Following Border Gavaskar Trophy, Australia will travel to Sri Lanka for the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy, which is also part of the 2023-25 WTC cycle. Here are the details:

  • First Test – Galle: January 29-February 2, 2025
  • Second Test – Galle: February 6-10, 2025

This series against Sri Lanka could be a decider for Australia’s WTC hopes, as they will need to win the majority of these remaining matches to secure a place in the final.