Australia vs India T20I Series: India vs Australia 5 match T20 series is going to start from today i.e. Wednesday, October 29. India vs Australia 1st T20 will be played at Manuka Oval in Canberra, the match will start at 1:45 PM IST while both the captains for the toss - Suryakumar Yadav and Mitchell Marsh - will take the field half an hour earlier i.e. at 1:15 PM.
After the disappointment in the recently concluded ODI series, the Indian team will now enter the five-match T20I series with new energy and strategy. This series is not only part of the preparations for the T20 World Cup 2026, but also the perfect opportunity for Suryakumar Yadav to respond with the bat.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav's Recent Performance
The performance of the Indian team under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav has been excellent. 23 wins in 29 matches are in the account of the team. His 'fearless cricket' mentality led the team to many bilateral series and Asia Cup titles.
However, his individual form remains a concern. In 2023, Surya scored 733 runs in 18 innings, including two centuries and five fifties. He scored nearly 450 runs in 2024, but only 100 runs have come off his bat so far in 2025. However, his strike rate of over 105 shows that he has not wavered from his aggressive style.
Manuka Oval Pitch Report
The pitch here also provides an advantage for ordinary spinners. In that case, the possibility of seeing the pair of Kuldeep and Varun in India's spin attack is bright. These two spinners were India's trump cards in the Asia Cup as well. Also, Axar Patel will be seen as a spin all-rounder.
Will Rain Spoil the fun of the Match?
The first T20I between India and Australia in Canberra is under the shadow of rain. There is a possibility of rain during the match, due to which the match may be stopped more than once. However, the possibility of heavy rain during the match is very low. That is, even if the match is stopped more than once due to rain, it is not likely to be canceled. If it is too much, the match may be decided on DLS. The sky will be cloudy from the start, which can be effective for the pacers.
Australia T20I Squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott (games 1-3), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman (games 3-5), Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis (games 4-5), Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood (games 1-2), Glenn Maxwell (games 3-5), Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis.
India T20I Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar.
Broadcast and Streaming Details
Live streaming of the Australia vs India T20 2025 series will be available to watch on the JioHotstar app and website in India. Live telecast of the AUS vs IND T20 cricket matches will be available on the Star Sports Network's TV channels in India.
Australia vs India Full T20I Schedule
October 29: First T20I – India vs Australia, Manuka Oval, Canberra, 1:30 PM IST
October 31: Second T20I – India vs Australia, MCG, Melbourne, 1:30 PM IST
November 2: Third T20I – India vs Australia, Bellerive Oval, Hobart, 1:30 PM IST
November 6: Fourth T20I v India, Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast, 1:30pm IST
November 8: Fifth T20I v India, The Gabba, Brisbane, 1:30pm IST.
