India vs Australia 2020: Tour Schedule Announced; SCG to Host First ODI on November 27

Finally India's tour to Australia has gotten the green light, and the schedule for the series is out. According to a report in ESPNCricinfo, Sydney and Canberra will be the starting points of the tour, that begins next month. Cricket Australia and the New South Wales state government struck a deal to provide quarantine and training facilities to the Indian team and the Aussies as well.

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The first two ODIs on November 27 and 29 will be played at the SCG, while the third ODI and first T20I will take place at the Manuka Oval. Thereafter, the teams return to Sydney for the remaining two T20Is.

India's Tour of Australia Dates

1st ODI: November 27 -- SCG

2nd ODI: Novermber 29 -- SCG

3rd ODI: December 1 -- Manuka Oval

1st T20I: December 4 -- Manuka Oval

2nd T20I: December 6 -- SCG

3rd T20I: December 8 -- SCG

1st Test: December 17-21 -- Adelaide Oval

2nd Test: December 26-31 -- MCG

3rd Test: January 7- 11 -- SCG

4th Test: January 15-19 -- Brisbane

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As far as the Test series is concerned, the pink ball Test is scheduled to be held at Adelaide Oval between December 17-21. This will also remain as the backup venue for the Boxing Day Test, if the MCG is not able to host it due to Covid-9 restrictions. Last two Tests will be held in Sydney (January 7-11) and finally Brisbane (January 15-19).

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