The first T20 match of India vs Australia is going to take place at the Manuka Oval, Canberra. Team Australia has won the toss and has decided to bowl first. The first ball will be bowled at 1:45 PM IST. Indian fans can watch the live telecast of the match on the Star Sports network. The live streaming of the IND vs AUS 1st T20 will also be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, aims to start the five-match series with a win after losing the ODI series 1–2. This series serves as crucial preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup. The return of Jasprit Bumrah, who was rested for the ODI series, will help India.
India is entering the match in superb form, having remained unbeaten in the Asia Cup 2025 and winning nine of their last ten T20Is. Australia, captained by Mitchell Marsh, is also in excellent touch, losing only two of their last 20 T20Is.
India vs Australia 1st T20 2025: Playing XIs for the 1st T20
In the 1st India vs Australia T20 match, the playing eleven for India includes Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kuldeep Yadav.
For Australia, the playing eleven includes Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Josh Philippe, Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, and Matthew Kuhnemann.
Here is a look at the team lineup of India and Australia for the 1st T20:
| India Playing XI | Australia Playing XI |
| Suryakumar Yadav (C) | Mitchell Marsh (C) |
| Shubman Gill (VC) | Travis Head |
| Abhishek Sharma | Josh Inglis |
| Tilak Varma | Josh Philippe |
| Sanju Samson | Tim David |
| Shivam Dube | Mitchell Owen |
| Axar Patel | Marcus Stoinis |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Xavier Bartlett |
| Harshit Rana | Nathan Ellis |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Josh Hazlewood |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Matthew Kuhnemann |
Weather and Pitch Report for Australia vs India 1st T20
The India vs Australia 1st T20I will be played at Manuka Oval, Canberra, on October 29, 2025. According to Accuweather, Canberra may see morning showers, but conditions are expected to improve by evening. There is around a 16–20% chance of rain between 6 PM and 7 PM, dropping to about 7% later in the night. The match starts at 1:45 PM IST, and while a short delay is possible, a washout is unlikely.
The Manuka Oval pitch is known to favor batters, with an average first-innings score of around 150. Fresh conditions early in the season suggest a run-filled surface. Teams winning the toss usually prefer to bat first, as sides batting first have won more matches (10) at this venue.
FAQs.
Q. Who has won the most India vs Australia T20 matches?
A. India has won most of the T20 matches against Australia. They have won seven of their last eight games, including the last three in a row.
Q. How can I watch the India vs Australia T20 series?
A. You can watch the live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
Q. Who is India’s T20 vice-captain in 2025?
A. Shubman Gill is the current vice-captain of the Indian T20 team under captain Suryakumar Yadav.
Q. Who is the sponsor of the BCCI team jersey?
A. Apollo Tyres is the lead sponsor of the Indian cricket team. The deal began in September 2025 and runs till March 2028, worth ₹579 crore.
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