Ind vs Aus 1st T20I : Thunder Down Under as India, Australia set for spicy T20I opener
Under Canberra’s lights, a hungry India and a primed Australia square off in a five-match T20I series. India, fresh from an ODI series loss, will be eager to hit back and make a statement — especially wearing the tags of T20 World Champions and Asia Cup winners.
All set, then — for an epic start to the Ind vs Aus T20I series in Canberra.
India in Blistering Form Ahead of the T20I Series
India arrive with a youthful core around captain Suryakumar Yadav. Indian T20I team would be confident and energised after their Asia Cup title win. They chase a fresh start after the ODIs and lean on clean hitters like Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma.
Form Guide (Last 5 T20Is)
India
W • W • W • W • W
Last series: won 2025 Asia Cup T20 (unbeaten run)Australia
L • W • L • L • W
Last series: lost 2–3 vs South Africa (away, Sept 2025)Australia will look to counter India with Travis Head’s tempo and Mitchell Marsh’s muscle. Recent records suggest that this format suits both sides — fast starts, fearless strokeplay, and flexibility in depth. The powerplay will set the stage, but the death overs will decide the story.
As you glance at the Ind vs Aus T20I series schedule below, you’ll notice the matches spaced just two or three days apart — leaving no room for complacency and forcing both teams to stay sharp right through the series.
India vs Australia — T20I Series Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Local Time | IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 29 Oct 2025 (Wed) | Manuka Oval · Canberra | 7:15 PM | 1:45 PM |
| 2nd T20I | 01 Nov 2025 (Sat) | MCG · Melbourne | 7:10 PM | 1:40 PM |
| 3rd T20I | 03 Nov 2025 (Mon) | Bellerive Oval · Hobart | 7:10 PM | 1:40 PM |
| 4th T20I | 06 Nov 2025 (Thu) | Cbus Super Stadium · Gold Coast | 7:10 PM | 1:40 PM |
| 5th T20I | 08 Nov 2025 (Sat) | The Gabba · Brisbane | 6:40 PM | 1:10 PM |
Manuka Oval · Canberra
MCG · Melbourne
Bellerive Oval · Hobart
Cbus Super Stadium · Gold Coast
The Gabba · Brisbane
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Squad for India and Australia for the series
- India (T20I squad): Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Jitesh Sharma.
- Australia (T20I squad): Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Tim David, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Sean Abbott, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Philippe, Nathan Ellis, Tanveer Sangha, Ben Dwarshuis.
Players to Watch
For India, Suryakumar Yadav carries the burden of leadership and flair — the world’s top-ranked T20I batter will look to rediscover his fearless timing under lights in Canberra. Shubman Gill returns after missing the ODIs and remains India’s most reliable powerplay anchor.
T20 Mode 🔛 and we are ready! 🇮🇳
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 29, 2025
🎥 Hear from captain Surya Kumar Yadav as #TeamIndia are all set for the 5️⃣-match T20I Series 💪#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/A6IUHbenoW
Australia, meanwhile, lean on Travis Head’s fire-starts and Mitchell Marsh’s all-round form. With both in rhythm, India’s bowlers will have to be sharp upfront. Keep an eye on Marcus Stoinis too — his middle-over acceleration often flips momentum in a blink.
Among bowlers, Jasprit Bumrah’s early swing against Head and Nathan Ellis’ death bowling against SKY could define the tone of this match.
Our prediction
Canberra’s surface is expected to stay even, with short boundaries inviting attacking play. India’s balance looks slightly better with Axar and Varun providing spin options. If the top order fires, India could edge ahead 1–0.
But Australia at home — with Marsh, Stoinis and Head in sync — are never out of it. Expect runs, tempo shifts, and a contest worthy of these two heavyweights.
Where to watch Ind vs Aus 1st T20I
| Country | TV Channel(s) | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports, DD Sports | JioCinema / Disney+ Hotstar (check provider), DD National (FTA) |
| Australia | Foxtel, Seven | Kayo Sports (digital); Cricket Australia match hub |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go / NOW |
| US/Canada | Willow TV | Willow App / ESPN+ (US) |
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Match start: 1:45 PM IST · 7:15 PM Canberra time.
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