Cricket November: A Month of International Action

November 2024 is shaping up to be an action-packed month for cricket fans worldwide, with an array of series, tournaments, and events taking place across different formats and locations. From high-stakes Test cricket to fast-paced T20s and ODIs, here’s a detailed look at the schedule and what fans can expect this month.

 

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India vs Australia

The month kicks off with excitement around the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, one of cricket’s most intense Test rivalries, between India and Australia. This five-Test series, set to run from November 22, 2024, to January 3, 2025, will put the skills of both teams to the test in challenging conditions. The first Test begins on November 22, with subsequent matches lined up until early January. Here’s the full schedule:

 

(i) 1st Test: November 22, 2024

(ii) 2nd Test: December 6, 2024

(iii) 3rd Test: December 14, 2024

(iv) 4th Test: December 26, 2024

(v) 5th Test: January 3, 2025

 

With both sides boasting strong line-ups, the series is expected to deliver thrilling, closely contested matches.

 

Pakistan’s Tour of Australia

Pakistan’s tour of Australia begins on November 4 and concludes on November 18, offering fans three ODIs and three T20Is. Both formats will test the visiting team as they face Australia’s formidable squad in their home conditions.

 

 ODI Series

(i) 1st ODI: November 4, 2024

(ii) 2nd ODI: November 8, 2024

(iii) 3rd ODI: November 10, 2024

 

 T20I Series

(i) 1st T20I: November 14, 2024

(ii) 2nd T20I: November 16, 2024

(iii) 3rd T20I: November 18, 2024

 

New Zealand’s Tour of Sri Lanka

New Zealand heads to Sri Lanka for a series comprising T20Is and ODIs. The schedule, running from November 9 to November 19, promises gripping encounters as both teams prepare to showcase their limited-overs strength.

 

 T20I Series

(i) 1st T20I: November 9, 2024

(ii) 2nd T20I: November 10, 2024

 

 ODI Series

(i) 1st ODI: November 13, 2024

(ii) 2nd ODI: November 17, 2024

(iii) 3rd ODI: November 19, 2024

 

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh ODI Series

In a quick ODI series scheduled from November 6 to November 11, Afghanistan will take on Bangladesh in a three-match showdown. Both teams will look to capitalize on this series as they fine-tune their ODI strategies.

 

(i) 1st ODI: November 6, 2024

(ii) 2nd ODI: November 9, 2024

(iii) 3rd ODI: November 11, 2024

 

England Women vs South Africa Women

In the women’s cricket circuit, England will face South Africa in a series that spans both T20Is and ODIs, starting on November 24. The only Test of the series is scheduled for December 15, making it an important contest in the women’s calendar.

 

 T20I Series

(i) 1st T20I: November 24, 2024

(ii) 2nd T20I: November 27, 2024

(iii) 3rd T20I: November 30, 2024

 

 ODI Series

(i) 1st ODI: December 4, 2024

(ii) 2nd ODI: December 8, 2024

(iii) 3rd ODI: December 11, 2024

 

(i) Only Test: December 15, 2024

 

International Masters League (IML)

 

One of the most anticipated tournaments, the International Masters League, will begin on November 17 and continue through December 8. This league marks the return of the cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar to the field, as the IML brings together teams from six cricketing nations – India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, South Africa, and West Indies – for 18 exciting T20 matches. Fans worldwide will be eagerly watching as some of cricket’s biggest names return to the crease.

 

 

November 2024 is packed with cricketing action, with something for everyone to look forward to. Whether it’s the extended drama of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the fast-paced T20 tournaments, or the nostalgia-inducing International Masters League, this month will showcase a variety of cricketing skills and formats. Fans should gear up for a thrilling month as teams from around the world take the field to prove their mettle.