IND vs AUS 1st Test Timings: What Time Will India-Australia Perth Test Start? What Are The Session Times?

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IND vs AUS 1st Test Timings: The much anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy is just two sleeps away as India and Australia will lock horns in a crucial five-match Test series, starting with the series opener at the Optus Stadium in Perth.

Both India and Australia, the current leaders in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings will be eager to book their spot in the WTC Final, scheduled to be held at the Home of Cricket - Lord's in London next year.

WTC Final goal aside, Team India will be desperate to get a result under their belt after the disappointing 0-3 drubbing at the hands of New Zealand at home last month. Australia, on the other hand, will look to break off rust, having last played a red ball match eight months ago.

Matches Down Under call for early alarms for fans in the Asian Sub-Continent, including India and Pakistan, but cricket fanatics from around the globe will be eager to tune into action, especially when two of the heavyweights in world cricket are set to clash.

A green top could see fast-paced action with both teams possessing some of the top seamers in World Cricket right now. Australia will be spearheaded by Mitchell Starc, while India will be led by Jasprit Bumrah.

Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins are also expected to keep their respective opponents on the toes. It may be a struggle for batters, but Test cricket will be at it's finest when bowlers, especially the quicks, are on song.

There will be no shortage of entertainment although it's a red ball contest amid the modern day world of T20 cricket. It will be an early start for fans in India during tours to Australia due to time difference.

However, there are different time zones in Australia, allowing fans to catch the full match in Perth, where the start time is favourable for the cricket fanatics to follow. So, let's take a look at the start time of the Perth Test followed by the session times in India:

When and where is India vs Australia 1st Test taking place?

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener between India and Australia will be staged at the Optus Stadium in Perth from Friday (November 22) to Tuesday (November 26). The match could end even before the fifth day.

What time will India-Australia Perth Test start?

The India vs Australia 1st Test will start at 11:10 AM Local Time (AWST). Perth has a different time zone compared to Melbourne and Sydney. Perth is two and a half hours ahead of India. So, the match will start at 7:50 AM IST in India.

What are the session times for the IND vs AUS Perth Test?

The match starts everyday from November 22 to 26 at 7:50 AM IST if there is no interruptions due to rain. Then the players will take a lunch break after 2 hours of play before resuming play after a 40 minute break.

Similarly, the second session also will be played for 2 hours before the tea break. Then the third and final session resumes after a 20-minute break with the day's play concluding with another 2 hour session. Here is a look at the session times:

India vs Australia 1st Test in Perth - Session Times in IST

• 1st Session: 7:50 AM IST to 10:50 AM IST
• Lunch Break: 9:50 AM IST to 10:30 AM IST
• 2nd Session: 10:30 AM IST to 12:30 PM IST
• Tea Beak: 12:30 PM IST to 12:50 PM IST
• 3rd Session: 12:50 PM IST to 2:50 PM IST