IND vs AUS 1st T20I: Where to Watch India vs Australia, H2H, Playing 11 & Full Match Details
After the ODI series, which Australia won 2–1, the focus now moves to the T20 matches. Australia took the first two games, while India avoided a whitewash by winning the last one. Now, India will look to bounce back and continue their strong run in T20 cricket.
Match Details
| Match | IND vs AUS 2025 – 1st T20 |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, 29 October 2025 |
| Time | 1:45 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Manuka Oval, Canberra |
| Teams | India vs Australia |
| Series | India tour of Australia 2025 |
| Live Telecast | Star Sports Network, DD Sports |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema / Disney+ Hotstar |
Pitch Report – Manuka Oval, Canberra
The Manuka Oval usually offers a balanced pitch. It can be a bit slow, but batting gets easier once players spend some time in the middle. The average first-innings score in all T20s here is around 150, and about 144 in international games. Spinners might get some help, especially in night matches. The only T20I between India and Australia here was in 2020, when India made 161 and won by 11 runs. A score around 160 could once again be good enough to win.
| Venue Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches | 6 |
| Win Bat First | 33% |
| Win Bowl First | 67% |
| Avg 1st Innings | 137 |
| Avg 2nd Innings | 121 |
| Highest Total | 178/7 by ENG vs AUS |
| Lowest Total | 30/3 by ENG vs AUS |
| Highest Chased | 151/3 by AUS vs PAK |
| Lowest Defended | 161/7 by IND vs AUS |
Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Australia (AUS) | W, W, W, L, W |
| India (IND) | W, W, W, W, W |
Head-to-Head in T20I's
| Team | Matches | India Won | Australia Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 20 | 11 | 1 |
Predicted Playing XI
Australia: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Matt Short, Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
India: Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Live Streaming & Broadcast
| Type | Platform / Channel |
|---|---|
| TV Channel | Star Sports Network |
| TV Channel | DD Sports |
| Online Streaming | JioHotstar |
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