IND vs AUS 4th Test Dates & Venue: When And Where Will India-Australia Clash Next in Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

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IND vs AUS: The series still remains locked at 1-1 following the draw in the rain-hit third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane, where weather played spoilsport to the heavyweights clash.

Australia had bounced back from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opening game loss in Perth to draw level in the five-match series with an impressive 10-wicket win over India in the Pink Ball Test at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide earlier this month.

Team India led by stand in captain Jasprit Bumrah had claimed the lead after dominating the hosts led by Pat Cummins in the first Test at the Optus Stadium last month, when the visitors ran out victors by 295 runs.

However, the Australians bounced back in the day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, registering a 10-wicket in their chase of just 19 in the fourth innings. The home side carried the momentum into the Brisbane Test as Head scored another ton and Steve Smith returned to form.

After the duo’s centuries Australia posed 445 in their first innings, having been asked to bat first by Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who continued his poor run as Team India were staring at another loss. But rain and batting effort from the lower-order saved the visitors from going 1-2 down heading into the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

Now, the focus shifts to the fourth Test, which could be vital for the series and the World Test Championship (WTC) final race. Here is all you need to know about the IND vs AUS 4th Test Dates and venue:

When and where is India vs Australia 4th Test taking place?

IND vs AUS 4th Test is scheduled to be held at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne from Boxing Day - Thursday (December 26) to Monday (December 30).

The first two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy were rather kind to fans in India as the games started around 6 AM IST, but the cricket fanatics in the country will be forced to set early alarms for the next two Tests. Here is a look at the start time and session times:

What time will the Brisbane Test start and end?

The India vs Australia 4th Test will start at 10:30 AM Local Time (AEDT). Due to time difference, the match start time will be at 5 AM IST in India. Here is a look at the session times:

IND vs AUS 4th Test Session Times

• First Session: 5 AM IST to 7 AM IST
• Lunch Break: 7 AM IST to 7:40 AM IST
• Second Session: 7:40 AM IST to 9:40 AM IST
• Tea Break: 9:40 AM IST to 10 AM IST
• Third Session: 10 AM IST to 12 PM IST

The third and final session timing will vary depending on the number of over bowled for the day. A maximum of 90 overs is the requirement per day in a Test match. Sometimes, there is an extension of 30 minutes of play, light-permitting to complete as many overs if 90 overs is not bowled in a day's play.