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The three-match ODI series between India and Australia begins on Sunday, October 19th. The first ODI match will be played at the Perth Stadium. All eyes will be on the new Indian ODI captain, Shubman Gill, in this match. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who have returned to the Indian jersey after a long time, will also be the focus of attention. Prior to this match, the Indian team played the Champions Trophy 2025 final as their last ODI.
Meanwhile, Australia will be led by Mitchell Marsh, with Test skipper Pat Cummins and Josh Inglis missing out with injuries. The batting looks slightly inexperienced in the absence of Steve Smith, who announced his retirement after the Champions Trophy. However, the bowling wears a settled look with the experienced duo of Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc expected to play crucial roles.
Here is everything you need to know before the India vs Australia 1st ODI match in the India tour of Australia 2025.
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Match Details
- Match: India vs Australia
- Tournament: India tour of Australia 2025, 1st ODI
- Date: 19 October 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM IST
- Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth
Streaming Details
India vs Australia 1st ODI match live streaming will be available on JioHotstar app and website. The live telecast will be available on Star Sports network.
India vs Australia: Head-to-head stats
India and Australia have faced each other in 152 ODIs to date. Australia holds the upper hand with 84 wins, while India has won 58 matches. 10 matches ended without a result. The rivalry, which began in 1980, has witnessed some iconic contests across generations.
| Matches Played | 152 |
| India Won | 58 |
| Australia Won | 84 |
| No Result | 10 |
Pitch Report: Optus Stadium
Perth has long been famous for its pace and bounce, and the Optus Stadium continues that tradition — though with a modern twist. The ground uses a drop-in pitch, which means the surface is prepared elsewhere and later installed into the square. This allows some variation from match to match, though the typical Perth characteristics remain intact.
Weather Report
The weather could play a part in the match, with showers expected on Sunday. If the rain stays away during game hours, conditions will be ideal for fast bowlers. Cloudy skies and cool temperatures can further help swing and seam movement.
Possible Lineups
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(wk), Nitish Reddy, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh.
Australia: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Matt Short, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Josh Philippe, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann.
India vs Australia Match Prediction
The India vs Australia 1st ODI Match Prediction factors in venue, team balance, player form, & pitch conditions. The prediction slightly favors Australia to win the opener. The home team’s pace attack, experience & strong batting order give them a narrow edge.
The India team has enough strength & tactical balance to upset the hosts. The key will be early wickets & controlling middle overs through spin. The small margins make this clash unpredictable.