India, July 10 -- The Big Bash League will break new ground next season, with Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers scheduled to contest the competition's first-ever overseas match at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium on December 12.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the landmark fixture at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. The match will form the centrepiece of the wider 'G'day Namaste' initiative aimed at strengthening ties between India and Australia.

The Renegades-Scorchers contest will begin at 2.40pm local time in Chennai and 8.10pm AEDT. It will follow the conclusion of the fourth day of the opening Test between Australia and New Zealand at Perth Stadium.

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