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Border Gavaskar Trophy 2027 First Test

What this countdown tracks

The clock above counts down to the first day of the 2027 Border-Gavaskar Trophy First Test at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on January 21, 2027, as India host Australia in cricket's marquee bilateral rivalry.

About this match

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is the Test cricket series contested between India and Australia, named for Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar. In the World Test Championship era it has become one of cricket's most-watched bilateral contests, with the 2023 final between the two sides decided at The Oval and four series across recent cycles producing era-defining moments.

The 2027 series opens at Nagpur, a venue with a strong record for Indian spin and a Test history stretching back decades. India host as the home side off the back of recent Test-cycle dominance at home, while Australia targets a long-elusive series win on the subcontinent.

Storylines to watch

India's spin attack at home against Australia's preferred batters.
Australia's response to the Indian conditions in Nagpur.
World Test Championship cycle implications for both sides.
Captaincy and senior-batter form on both sides.
Nagpur's pitch behavior and how it sets the series tone.

Past results

2024-2025 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Australia): the series in Australia preceding 2027.
2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India): India won 2-1.
2020-2021 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Australia): India won 2-1.
2018-2019 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Australia): India won 2-1, the first away series win.
2016-2017 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India): India won 2-1.

How to watch

Star Sports and the JioHotstar app handle India broadcast and digital streaming. Foxtel and Kayo cover Australia, with Channel 7 carrying selected sessions. Willow TV broadcasts in the US, with Sky Sports and TNT Sports covering the UK. The first ball is at 09:30 IST each day, which is 04:00 GMT, 05:00 CET, 14:00 AEST, 13:00 JST, and 23:00 ET (the previous day).

For more 2027 cricket countdowns, see the Ashes 2027 First Test countdown and the WTC Final 2027 countdown.

FAQ

When does the 2027 BGT First Test start? Thursday, January 21, 2027 at Nagpur. Where is it held? Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur. How many Tests? Series length is confirmed by the BCCI and Cricket Australia ahead of the tour. How can I watch? Star Sports / JioHotstar in India; Foxtel and Channel 7 in Australia; Willow TV, Sky Sports, and others internationally.