AUS vs IND 1st ODI: Pitch Report, Head-to-Head, Playing 11, AI Prediction
By Chirag - Oct 18, 2025 04:13 PM
Last updated on Oct 18, 2025 04:14 PM
The highly anticipated ODI series between Australia and India commences on October 19, 2025, at the Optus Stadium in Perth. This series signifies a new chapter for India as Shubman Gill takes charge as ODI captain, leading a confident team fresh off winning the Champions Trophy. India’s white-ball form has been impressive, and they aim to carry this momentum Down Under.
| Detail | Information |
|---|
| Series | India Tour of Australia 2025 |
| Match | Australia vs India, 1st ODI |
| Venue | Perth Stadium |
| City | Perth, Australia |
| Date & Time | October 19, 2025 – 9:00 AM IST |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| Toss | To be updated |
Match Preview
India and Australia will clash in the first ODI of the series at Optus Stadium. India enters with high confidence, led by the young captain Shubman Gill and supported by experienced stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Australia, however, faces a challenging phase after inconsistent recent ODI performances with series defeats to South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. Additionally, Australia will miss key players including Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, and Adam Zampa for this opening game.
Head-to-Head Record: AUS vs IND
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|
| Australia | 84 |
| India | 58 |
| No Result | 10 |
Australia holds a historical lead in ODI wins, but India has been highly competitive recently.
Also Read: Top 3 Wicket-Takers to Watch in IND vs AUS 2025 ODI Series
Pitch & Weather Report
- Weather Report: The weather forecast for Perth indicates cloudy skies with light rain expected around match time and high humidity.
- Pitch Report: The pitch at Perth Stadium is challenging for batting, offering good assistance to pacers. Due to the light rain forecast, both teams are likely to prefer chasing.
Probable Playing 11
India (IND) Playing 11:
1. Shubman Gill (c), 2. Rohit Sharma, 3. Virat Kohli, 4. Shreyas Iyer (vc), 5. Axar Patel, 6. KL Rahul (wk), 7. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 8. Harshit Rana, 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Arshdeep Singh, 11. Mohammed Siraj
Australia (AUS) Playing 11:
1. Travis Head, 2. Mitchell Marsh (c), 3. Marnus Labuschagne, 4. Matt Renshaw, 5. Mitchell Owen, 6. Josh Philippe (wk), 7. Cooper Connolly, 8. Mitchell Starc, 9. Nathan Ellis, 10. Josh Hazlewood, 11. Ben Dwarshuis
Who Will Win Today’s Match? (AI Prediction)
Considering form, team balance, and absence of key Australian players, India looks slightly ahead despite the Perth Stadium traditionally favoring pacers. The combination of experienced batsmen, a reliable pace attack, and Gill’s leadership could help India make a strong statement in the opening ODI.
AI Match Prediction: India to win this first ODI against Australia.
Also Read: India vs Australia 2025: Complete Schedule, Squads Venues & Live Streaming
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