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Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2027

21 January – 3 March 2027

First-ever five-Test Border-Gavaskar series hosted by India, including Guwahati's first-ever BGT Test -- five cities, six weeks.

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Sports Venues

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Chepauk — Cricket by the Bay of Bengal

A century-old ground, a sea breeze, and the only tied Test India and Australia have ever played.

Chepauk

Attractions

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Marina Beach & Kapaleeshwarar Temple

India's longest urban beach and a 7th-century Shiva temple, both a short ride from Chepauk.

Mylapore / Marina Beach

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Mahabalipuram — UNESCO Shore Temple Day Trip

An 8th-century coastal temple, a boulder carved with an entire mythology, an hour south of Chennai.

Mahabalipuram

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Best of Chennai: Guided Half-Day City Tour with Hotel Pickup

Where to Stay

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Where to Stay in Chennai for the Test

Mylapore's temples, Alwarpet's restaurants, or T. Nagar's shopping — all a short ride from Chepauk.

Mylapore / Alwarpet / T. Nagar

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The Raintree, St Mary's Road

Where to Eat

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Chennai's Filter Coffee & Dosa Trail

Unlimited idli-sambar at Ratna Cafe, or Murugan's fluffy version — Chennai's real breakfast debate.

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