AUS vs IND, 1st ODI: Pitch and weather report, H2H stats, and streaming details
Australia and India are set to reignite their rivalry with a three-match ODI series starting on October 19 at Optus Stadium, Perth. Key players Kohli and Rohit will return to international cricket.
Last Updated: 05.27 PM, Oct 18, 2025
Australia and India are set to renew their storied rivalry as the three-match ODI series begins on Sunday, October 19, at the Optus Stadium in Perth from 9:00 AM IST. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are all set to make their comeback in international cricket with this series.
Match details and broadcast
The first ODI between Australia and India will be played at Perth Stadium (Optus Stadium), a world-class venue renowned for its bounce and speed. The match starts at 9:00 AM IST (11:30 AM local time) and will be televised live on the Star Sports Network, with streaming available on the JioHotstar app and website, accessible via OTTplay Premium.
Perth pitch report
The Perth wicket is considered a pacer’s paradise. Known for offering significant pace, bounce, and carry, it heavily favours seam bowlers who can exploit early movement. Fast bowlers like Mitchell Starc and Mohammed Siraj are expected to thrive, especially under partly cloudy skies and windy conditions.
Statistically, the surface has delivered low-to-moderate totals, with an average first-innings score of around 184 runs and a clear trend favouring teams bowling first.
Historical data shows that teams chasing have won five of the six ODIs played here. Spinners will find minimal assistance, and batters must adapt quickly to counter extra bounce.
Weather report
The weather for the Australia vs India 1st ODI in Perth on October 19 is expected to be rather cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Forecasts indicate some cloud cover and mild temperatures, which could provide favourable conditions for seam and swing bowlers. However, significant disruptions due to rain are not anticipated, so fans can look forward to a largely uninterrupted game.
Head-to-Head record
The Australia–India ODI rivalry spans 152 matches, with Australia leading the head-to-head 84–58, while 10 matches ended without a result. Their first ODI meeting dates back to December 1980, and the most recent clash was in March 2025, where India triumphed in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal.
Australia’s dominance has largely come on home soil, but India’s form in recent years, winning the 2023/24 series 2–1 and clinching the 2025 Champions Trophy encounter, shows they’re capable of mounting a strong challenge.