India enter this series with confidence after their Asia Cup 2025 triumph, while Australia have enjoyed successful outings against South Africa and New Zealand in recent T20Is. With the T20 World Cup scheduled in India and Sri Lanka next year, both teams will use this series to fine-tune their squads and combinations.
Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership era begins with a high-intensity clash as India take on Australia in the opening T20I of the five-match series at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Wednesday, October 29. Both teams have been in exceptional form this year, setting the tone for a thrilling series between two powerhouses of world cricket.
One of the key duels to watch will be between Josh Hazlewood and Suryakumar Yadav. Hazlewood, who is part of the Australian squad for only the first two T20Is, will aim to use his control and bounce to unsettle the Indian skipper. On the other hand, Suryakumar—who has been short of runs lately—will look to get back among the runs and prove his class against one of the most disciplined fast bowlers in world cricket. Their face-off could play a decisive role in shaping the momentum of the series.
Adding more excitement, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill will look to take on Hazlewood and Nathan Ellis in the powerplay overs, making the first six overs crucial for both sides.
Match Details
Match: India vs Australia, 1st T20I, 2025 Series
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time: 1:45 PM IST (Toss at 1:15 PM IST)
Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
Live Streaming and Telecast Details
TV Broadcast:
The India vs Australia 1st T20I will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network, including Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, and regional language channels across India.
Live Streaming:
Fans can watch the live streaming of the 1st T20I between India and Australia on the JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar apps and websites. The match can also be streamed on connected smart TVs through these platforms.
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India Squad
Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar.
Australia Squad
Mitchell Marsh (captain), Sean Abbott (1-3) , Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman (games 3–5), Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis (games 4–5), Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood (games 1–2), Glenn Maxwell (games 3–5), Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe (wk), Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa.
What to Expect
With both teams fielding a mix of youth and experience, the 1st T20I in Canberra promises high-scoring action and gripping moments. India’s attacking batting lineup, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will look to dominate early, while Australia will rely on their pace attack and middle-order stability.
We have also covered a detailed Manuka Oval pitch report for the 1st T20I between India and Australia — you can check it on our website for complete insights on pitch conditions and ground stats.
As both teams gear up for the T20 World Cup, this match marks the start of an important phase in their preparation, with every player eager to make an impact.