Sleep will have to be sacrificed for the fourth test, the match will start at a new time

IND vs AUS: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is in full swing on Australian soil these days. This exciting Test series between the Indian cricket team and hosts Australia started on 22 November. This five-match series has seen many memorable turns so far, and the fourth Test match is set to be played in Melbourne.

First Test: Indian team's explosive start

In the first Test match of the series, India defeated Australia by 295 runs. Even in the absence of Rohit Sharma, the Indian team performed brilliantly and took a 1-0 lead in the series. This victory proved to be an encouraging start for Indian cricket, and the team made Australia realize its strong position.

Second Test: Indian team's struggle in front of the pink ball

After this, the Indian team reached Adelaide, where the day-night Test match was played. The Indian batsmen could not last long with the pink ball, and Australia performed brilliantly and won by 10 wickets. With this win, Australia leveled the series 1-1, and the match was now completely exciting.

Third Test: Rain affected the game

Rain affected the game in the third Test match played at Gaba. Despite the match being drawn, both the teams played brilliantly, and cricket lovers got a new experience. Due to rain, the time of the match changed according to Indian time, but still the audience saw an interesting match.

Fourth Test: New time, new thrill in Melbourne

Now it is the turn of the fourth Test match, which is to be played in Melbourne. This match is special for Indian fans, because now they have to get up a little early to watch the match. This match in Melbourne will start at 5 am Indian time, while the toss will be done at 4:30 pm. The rest of the day the match will start at the regular time i.e. 5 pm. After this match, the last and 5th Test of the series will also be played at the same time.

Test matches organized at different times

All the three Test matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy started at different times. The first Test in Perth started at 7:50 am IST, while the second Test in Adelaide started at 9:30 am. The third Test played at the Gabba was scheduled to kick off at 5:50 am IST, but due to rain, the timing of the next 4 days of play was changed to 5:20 pm.

Conclusion

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 has given many exciting moments to the audience so far. The fourth Test to be held in Melbourne has also become an important part of this series, and it will definitely be a memorable experience for cricket lovers. Every match of the series has seen fast play, strategic thinking and enthusiasm of both the teams, and now all eyes are on Melbourne regarding the result of the series between India and Australia.