Australia vs India, 1st T20I: When and where to watch in India?

Australia and India are set for a blockbuster start to their highly anticipated T20I series, with the 1st T20I taking place at Manuka Oval, Canberra, on October 29, 2025. With the T20 World Cup on the horizon, both sides will look to assert dominance and test new combinations in this five-match showdown.

Where to watch the match?

Cricket fans in India can watch the Australia vs India, 1st T20I at Perth on JioHotstar, accessible via OTTplay Premium.

Match Preview

The opening T20I will see India, fresh off an Asia Cup triumph and holding the top spot in the T20 rankings, face an Australia squad buzzing from a robust run against New Zealand. Suryakumar Yadav captains the dynamic Indian unit, which blends the flair of young talents like Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma with the experience of Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson. For the hosts, Mitchell Marsh leads a powerful lineup that keeps faith with their established power-hitters, such as Tim David, alongside all-round options and the return of star bowlers.​

India has been nearly unbeatable in their last five T20Is, while Australia has clinched four wins in their last five outings, often digging themselves out of tricky situations thanks to a deep batting order.

Head-to-Head Stats

The India vs Australia T20I rivalry continues to grow in stature. Out of 32 previous meetings, India leads comfortably with 20 wins to Australia’s 11, with 1 match yielding no result. Importantly, India has a strong record in Australia, winning 7 out of 12 T20Is played there. Recent encounters have overwhelmingly favoured India, who have won 8 of the last 10 matches, including a pivotal World Cup fixture in 2024.

Pitch report

Manuka Oval is known for being a well-balanced pitch for T20 cricket. Batsmen generally enjoy good value for their shots due to the even bounce, while bowlers—especially pacers—will find assistance with the new ball. The average first-inning score is around 152. As the night progresses, dew may play a slight role, making conditions more favorable for chasing teams. Wrist spinners and bowlers with variety can prove valuable here, especially in the middle overs.

Probable XIs

Australia: Mitchell Marsh (C), Travis Head, Tim David, Josh Inglis (WK), Matthew Wade, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Kane Richardson, Nathan Ellis.

India: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy.