What time is India vs Australia 3rd Test starting? Start times, date and session timings for Perth Test

Mohit Khakhar

What time is India vs Australia 3rd Test starting? Start times, date and session timings for Perth Test image

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India are set to face Australia in the third Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. The match will be held at the Gabba in Brisbane. The series currently stands at a stalemate at 1-1, with Australia finding the leveller at the Adelaide Oval in the previous game, after India won the opener at Perth.

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India have a mountain to climb for the rest of the series, should they want to qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) final 2025 without any obligations. Australia, on the other hand, are sitting quite comfortably at the top of the rankings. 

It will be early mornings for Indian fans. The action in Brisbane will start earlier than usual at 05:20 AM as per Indian Standard Time (IST), to compensate for the lost overs due to rain on Day 1. 

Here is all you need to know about the session timings and dates for India vs Australia Test match, starting from Day 2 on December 15, 2024. 

When is the third Test between India and Australia?

The third Test will begin on December 14, 2024. It is scheduled to end on December 18.

Where is the third Test between India and Australia?

The third Test of the five-match series is set to be held at the Gabba Stadium in Brisbane, Queensland.

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What time does the third Test between India and Australia start in India?

The Test match will begin early at 05:20 am IST in India, according to the revised timings.

The morning session will be two hours long which means, lunch will be taken at around 07:50 am IST.

It will be a 40-minute break and play will resume at 08:30 am IST.

The second session will also be a two-hour affair, from 08:30 am to 10:30 am IST.

The twenty-minute Tea break will be from 10:30 am to 10:50 am IST.

After a 20-minute break, play will resume at 10:50 pm IST for the final session.

Stumps - the end of day's play - will be around 12:50 pm IST.

If the revised number of 98 overs is not bowled in the day, umpires can extend play for up to 30 minutes.

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Where can I watch India vs Australia on TV and online in India?

The match will be broadcasted live on the Star Sports Network and can be streamed on the Disney+ Hotstar app or website.

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Mohit Khakhar is a content producer for The Sporting News India.