4 stats you should know before the Australia vs India, 1st T20I
As the T20I series between Australia and India kicks off on October 29, 2025, at Manuka Oval, excitement builds among fans. Key highlights include the balanced T20I record at Manuka.
Here are 4 stats you need to know before the 1st T20I.
Last Updated: 12.40 PM, Oct 29, 2025
As the Australia vs India T20I series kicks off at Manuka Oval in Canberra on October 29, 2025, cricket fans eagerly anticipate an exciting contest between two of the world’s best T20 teams. Before the first match unfolds, here are four key statistics to know that set the stage for this high-stakes encounter.
Where to watch the match?
Cricket fans in India can watch the Australia vs India, 1st T20I LIVE in Canberra on JioHotstar, accessible via OTTplay Premium.
1. Balanced T20I record at Manuka Oval
Canberra’s Manuka Oval has hosted five men's T20 internationals, with the most recent played in 2022.
These matches have been evenly split, with defending and chasing teams each claiming two wins, reflecting a perfectly balanced contest at this venue.
This means teams can neither rely solely on setting a target nor chasing one to secure victory, adding a strategic depth to how both Australia and India will approach the game here.
2. India’s memorable T20I win in Canberra
India has a winning history at this ground, having won their only T20I match against Australia in Canberra back in 2020.
That match saw India defend a modest total of 161 runs successfully, underscoring the team’s capability to defend totals under pressure.
This prior win may give India added confidence, especially with key players familiar with the pitch conditions and the challenges it presents.
3. Suryakumar Yadav’s longest half-century drought
A critical personal stat to watch is India captain Suryakumar Yadav’s ongoing run of 14 T20 internationals without scoring a half-century, the longest such streak in his career.
While Suryakumar is renowned as one of the most versatile and inventive T20 batters, his recent form has dipped considerably in 2025, with fewer impactful innings.
How he performs in this series could be pivotal to India’s chances, making his batting a focal point for fans and analysts alike.
4. Australia’s struggle to win T20I series in Australia against India
Surprisingly, Australia has not won a T20I series on home soil against India since 2008.
Despite being one of the world's strongest T20 teams, this statistic highlights India’s dominance or at least consistent challenge, in the shortest format playing in Australia.
This adds a psychological edge for India, while Australia face the pressure to break this longstanding trend as they look to reassert dominance at home.