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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.
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.
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.
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.
