Sun Nov 03 10:24:18 UTC 2024: ## Australia to Tour Sri Lanka for Two Tests, One ODI in January-February 2025

**Colombo, Sri Lanka:** The dates and venues for Australia’s upcoming tour of Sri Lanka have been announced. The two-match Test series, crucial for the World Test Championship (WTC), will be played in Galle, with the first Test beginning on January 29th and the second on February 6th. A single ODI, scheduled for February 13th, will precede the tour’s conclusion. The venue for this ODI is yet to be confirmed.

The series holds significant importance for both teams’ WTC standings. Australia, currently holding the second position with a strong 62.5% point percentage, are aiming for a place in the WTC final next year. Sri Lanka, hot on their heels in third place with 55.56%, will look to capitalize on this opportunity to close the gap. The outcome of this series could have a significant impact on the WTC final, especially with other results potentially altering the standings before the tour begins.

The last time these two teams met in Sri Lanka, the Test series ended in a draw with each side winning a match. Sri Lanka took the ODI series 3-2 while Australia won the T20I series 2-1.

Before their tour of Sri Lanka, Australia will host India for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This five-Test series, beginning on November 22nd in Perth and concluding in Sydney on January 3rd, will be a pivotal encounter. India, currently the dominant force in Test cricket, will be looking to continue their reign.

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