Australia vs India 1st ODI: Australia will host India in the first match of the three-match ODI series in Perth on Sunday, October 19 at 9:00 AM (IST). The series will consist of three ODIs followed by five T20Is.
AUS vs IND Match Prediction
In this match, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will return to the Indian team after a long gap of seven months.
The stage is set, the stadium will be packed, and we will witness a thrilling contest between two great players. The first ODI will be played on Sunday (October 19) at Optus Stadium in Perth.
The Australian team is on hold due to the unavailability of some players, while Shubman Gill will lead India.
IND vs AUS Match Details
:Match: Australia vs India, 1st ODI
Series: India Tour of Australia 2025
Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM (IST) | Toss at 8:30 AM (IST)
Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth
AUS vs IND Match Pitch Report
The Perth pitch for the first match of the India vs. Australia ODI series offers good bounce and pace. The old WACA Stadium was considered the fastest pitch in the world. However, this match will be played at the new Optus Stadium in Perth. This ground has a drop-in pitch. While it's not as fast as the WACA, it still offers considerable support for fast bowlers. Therefore, fast bowlers can be lethal with the new ball on this pitch.
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Batsmen will need to play cautiously early on in the Perth pitch. Batting will become easier as the match progresses, and spinners may receive some assistance towards the end of the innings. In such a situation, the captain may choose to bowl first after winning the toss. This will be the first ODI at Perth Stadium, while India also won a Test match there in 2024.
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Who will win today's 1st ODI match between Australia vs India?
Aaj ka IND vs AUS match kon jeetega: The first ODI between Australia and India at Optus Stadium in Perth today looks balanced, but slightly tilted in India's favour given their overall form and team depth.
Most forecasters and experts have India slightly favored, while some sources have a slight tilt in favour of the hosts due to their home advantage.
AUS vs IND Match Playing 11
Australia (AUS) Possible Playing 11: 1. Rohit Sharma, 2. Shubman Gill(C), 3. Virat Kohli, 4. Shreyas Iyer, 5. Lokesh Rahul(WK), 6. Axar Patel, 7. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 8. Kuldeep Yadav, 9. Arshdeep Singh, 10. Harshit Rana, 11. Mohammed Siraj
India (IND) Possible Playing 11: 1. Rohit Sharma, 2. Shubman Gill(C), 3. Virat Kohli, 4. Shreyas Iyer, 5. Lokesh Rahul(WK), 6. Axar Patel, 7. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 8. Kuldeep Yadav, 9. Arshdeep Singh, 10. Harshit Rana, 11. Mohammed Siraj
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