Damon Mcknight
India and Australia have been gearing up for their upcoming matches by playing warm-up games. India's tour of Australia in 2024-25 included a warm-up match against India 'A' in Perth, which was cancelled. However, they played a pink-ball warm-up match against the Prime Minister's XI in Canberra on November 30, 2024, winning by six wickets. This practice game was played before the second Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, which began on December 6.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Series | India tour of Australia, 2024-25 |
| Venue | W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth |
| Date and Time | November 15-November 17, 10:30 AM LOCAL |
| Match | India vs India A, 3-day Warm-up Match |
| Winner | India |
| Indian Star Performers | Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Harshit Rana |
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What You'll Learn
- India vs Australia PM XI Warm-up Match: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Harshit Rana shine
- India's six-wicket win against Australia
- India's first competitive game on the tour of Australia
- India vs Australia warm-up match live score and telecast details
- Sunil Gavaskar slams India for cancelling a warm-up match before Australia Tests
India vs Australia PM XI Warm-up Match: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Harshit Rana shine
India beat Australia Prime Minister's XI by six wickets in a 50-over pink-ball warm-up game at the Manuka Oval. Returning from a left thumb injury, Shubman Gill top-scored with 50, hitting seven boundaries in his 62-ball 50, laced with delectable stroke play. Gill's knock signalled his readiness for the second Test at the Adelaide Oval, starting on December 6.
Fast-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana picked 4-44 as India bowled out Prime Minister's XI for 240 in 43.2 overs. For the hosts, Sam Konstas shone by hitting a 90-ball century, making 107 off 97 balls, laced with 14 fours and a six.
Yashasvi Jaiswal (45), Nitish Reddy (42), Washington Sundar (42 not out) and Ravindra Jadeja (27) made handy contributions with the bat as India’s practice game win completed with 19 balls remaining.
India skipper Rohit Sharma had a disappointing stay in the middle, scoring just 3 runs. The Indian captain later said, "It was fantastic. We got what we wanted as a group. Little unlucky we could not get the whole game. Whatever time we got, we tried to make the most of it and we got whatever (out of what) we had in front of us. Absolutely fantastic (to see the crowd). We love to come to Australia and we love to see them come out and support us."
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India's six-wicket win against Australia
In another encounter, India beat Australia in a warm-up match, with Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Harshit Rana leading the way. Gill, who was returning from a left thumb injury, top-scored with 50 as India defeated Prime Minister's XI by six wickets in a 50-over pink-ball warm-up game. Rana, a fast-bowling all-rounder, took 4-44 as India bowled out Prime Minister's XI for 240 in 43.2 overs. Gill's innings included seven boundaries in his 62-ball 50, showcasing his readiness for the upcoming Test.
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India's first competitive game on the tour of Australia
The first official Test match of the tour was played at the new Perth Stadium from 22 November. This was the first five-match Test series between the two nations since India's tour of Australia in 1991-92. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which is named after distinguished former captains, Australia's Allan Border and India's Sunil Gavaskar, is played via Test series scheduled using the International Cricket Council's Future Tours Programme. The winner of a Test series wins the trophy. If a series is drawn, the country holding the trophy retains it.
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India vs Australia warm-up match live score and telecast details
India is all set to play a warm-up match against India A and Australia Prime Minister's XI (PM XI) ahead of their series against Australia. The warm-up matches will help the team figure out their batting combination and get some good practice before facing the Pat Cummins-led side in a day-night Test.
India vs India A Warm-up Match:
The Indian cricket team will play a 3-day warm-up match against India A from November 15 to November 17, 2024, at the W.A.C.A. Ground in Perth. The match will start at 10:30 AM LOCAL.
India vs Australia PM XI Warm-up Match:
The Indian cricket team will then play a 2-day pink-ball practice match against Australia Prime Minister's XI (PM XI) in Canberra. The match will be a day-night game and will serve as preparation for India's second Test of the ongoing five-match series against Australia. The live telecast of the match will be available on Star Sports.
The last time India played Australia in a pink-ball game, they suffered an embarrassing 36 all out in their second innings in Adelaide. India will aim to get some good practice and figure out their batting combination for the upcoming day-night Test.
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Sunil Gavaskar slams India for cancelling a warm-up match before Australia Tests
India's decision to cancel a warm-up match ahead of their series against Australia has been criticised by cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar. India were scheduled to face India 'A' in a practice game on a fast and bouncy pitch in Perth but opted to focus on net sessions and match simulation instead. Gavaskar emphasised the importance of real game experience, especially after India's recent 0-3 loss to New Zealand. He expressed his skepticism about the team's readiness and said that net practice sessions can't replace the intensity of playing in warm-up matches.
Gavaskar wrote in his column for Mid-Day, "For Indian cricket's sake (I hope) whoever has taken the call to do away with the warm-up game and then reduce the match between the first and second Test against the Australian Prime Minister's XI to two days will be proven right." He added that there is no better feeling for a batter than spending time in the centre and feeling the ball hit the middle of the bat. Gavaskar also pointed out that batters know they can't bat once dismissed in a practice match, so there is more pressure and tension when playing in a proper match.
India's first competitive game on the tour of Australia will be the Perth Test from November 22 onwards. Before the Adelaide Test, a Day-Night affair, India faced the Australian Prime Minister's XI in a two-day pink-ball practice game at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. India won this match by six wickets, with Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Harshit Rana all performing well.
Despite Gavaskar's concerns, the Indian team management seemed to prioritise tailored preparation over competitive match practice. Skipper Rohit Sharma defended the decision, explaining the benefits of match simulation: "If a batter gets out, he has to sit in the dugout for the whole day... whereas in match simulation... the batters can go out and play 50-70 balls and then if you feel that he's had enough, we can retire him out and then get someone else in."
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Frequently asked questions
The India vs. Australia Prime Minister's XI warm-up match took place on November 30, 2024.
The match was held at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.
India won the match by six wickets.
Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Harshit Rana were the stars of the match for India.
India was scheduled to play a warm-up match against India 'A' in Perth, but it was cancelled.
