India to Play Day-Night Warm-Up Match Ahead of Adelaide Test Against Australia

India will take against the Prime Minister’s XI in a two-day practice match at Canberra’s Manuka Oval on November 30 and December 1 ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The match has been arranged to boost India’s preparation for the Day-Night Test against Australia, which will take place at the Adelaide Oval starting on December 6.

India has so far defeated Bangladesh (2019), England (2021), and Sri Lanka (2022) in three pink-ball Test matches. They haven’t yet participated in a Day-Night Test abroad, though, and the Adelaide Test will mark their first overseas match.

For the first time in twenty years, India will also be playing against the Prime Minister’s XI for the fourth time. Steve Waugh captained the PM XI against an Indian side headed by Rahul Dravid, which included current national coach Andrew McDonald.

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Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley was reported as stating, “We’re delighted to confirm India’s involvement in this year’s Prime Minister’s XI match that emphasises the significance of the fixture on the cricketing calendar.”

“The cricketing world will be enthralled by the forthcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy Series. For cricket fans, especially in the ACT and adjacent areas, the announcement of the Prime Minister’s XI match today is fantastic news that caps off an amazing summer of cricket.

“Representing the PMs XI is a tremendous honor for any player given its rich history spanning across eight decades,” stated George Bailey, the CA Chair of Selectors. Players will also have a chance to shine against what is perhaps the best team in world cricket in this year’s competition.

The first Test between Australia and India is slated to begin on November 22 at Perth Stadium. The third, fourth, and fifth Tests will be held in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney, in that order. India has won two Test series in a row in Australia.