AUS vs IND 1st T20I – T20I heavyweights India and Australia are set to lock horns in what promises to be an explosive start to the T20I leg of India’s 2025 tour. The first of the three-match series will take place at the high-scoring Manuka Oval in Canberra on Wednesday, October 29th.
This series pits two T20 powerhouses against each other, both with different-looking squads. Australia, led by Mitchell Marsh, boasts a side brimming with BBL stars and T20 specialists like Travis Head, Marcus Stoinis, and Tim David. They will be a formidable force in their home conditions.
India, on the other hand, is led by the world’s No. 1 T20I batter, Suryakumar Yadav. The squad is a tantalizing mix of youthful exuberance and T20 veterans. With superstars like Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav mentoring a new generation of power-hitters like Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, and Shivam Dube, India presents a dangerous and unpredictable challenge. As the two teams clash in the series opener, the stage is set for a high-octane battle of six-hitting and tactical bowling.
AUS vs IND Match Details
| Match | Australia (AUS) vs India (IND), 1st T20I |
| Series | India tour of Australia, 2025 |
| Venue | Manuka Oval, Canberra |
| Date & Time | Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 01:45 PM (IST) |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar |
AUS vs IND Head-to-Head
India has historically enjoyed the upper hand over Australia in the shortest format of the game. Out of 31 T20Is played between the two, India has won 19, while Australia has managed 11 victories, with one match ending in a no-result. This strong record will give the young Indian side a psychological edge.
| Format | Total Matches | Australia Won | India Won | No Result |
| T20I | 31 | 11 | 19 | 1 |
AUS vs IND Pitch Report: Manuka Oval
The Manuka Oval in Canberra is renowned as a batter’s paradise. The pitch is typically flat, hard, and offers excellent, true bounce, allowing batsmen to play their strokes freely. The boundaries are also relatively short, which further encourages aggressive, high-scoring T20 cricket.
Bowlers are in for a tough day at the office. Pacers will have to rely on subtle variations like cutters and slower balls, while spinners like Adam Zampa and Kuldeep Yadav might find some grip, but their margin for error is minimal. Expect a run-fest, with scores in the 180-200 range being par. Given the true nature of the surface, the captain winning the toss will likely prefer to chase.
AUS vs IND Weather Report
The weather forecast for Canberra on Wednesday is ideal for cricket. It is expected to be a pleasant day with partly cloudy skies and sunny spells. The temperature is predicted to hover in the mid-20s (Celsius) during match time. There is a very low chance of rain, so fans can expect a full, uninterrupted contest.
AUS vs IND Squads
Australia Squad: Matthew Short, Josh Philippe, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Sean Abbott, Tim David, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Kuhnemann
India Squad: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Jitesh Sharma, Rinku Singh, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Arshdeep Singh, Washington Sundar, Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana.
AUS vs IND Probable Playing11
Australia (AUS): Travis Head, Matthew Short, Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Sean Abbott, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett.
India (IND):
Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana.
AUS vs IND Match Prediction
This is a classic matchup of Australia’s power-hitting versus India’s balanced firepower. On a batting-friendly pitch like Canberra, both top orders are capable of causing serious damage. Australia’s lineup, with Head, Marsh, Stoinis, and David, is stacked with boundary-hitters.
However, India’s batting doesn’t lack punch either. The likes of Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, and Shivam Dube are all explosive T20 players. The key differentiator could be India’s bowling attack. The return of Jasprit Bumrah, combined with the guile of Kuldeep Yadav and the left-arm angle of Arshdeep Singh, provides India with a more varied and potent bowling arsenal than Australia’s, which relies heavily on Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa.
In what is expected to be a high-scoring thriller, India’s superior bowling options, particularly in the middle and death overs, give them a slight edge to contain the Australian onslaught and choke them just enough to seal a victory.
Prediction: India to win.
