India vs Australia 1st T20I Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today match?

By Akshay - Oct 29, 2025 11:19 AM
Last updated on Oct 29, 2025 12:38 PM

IND vs AUS 1st T20I Match Today: Australia (AUS) will take on India (IND) in the first T20I of the five-match series at the Manuka Oval Stadium in Canberra on Wednesday, October 29. The world's two top teams are playing in a 20-over match after more than 16 months.

IND vs AUS (India vs Australia) Match Details

India vs Australia Match Previews

Hosts Australia have been in excellent form recently across all formats. And when it comes to 20-over matches, they have lost only one of their recent five matches. Their star pacer, Josh Hazlewood, has consistently performed well with the ball, making him a dangerous threat for the opposition. In addition to captain Marsh, opening batsmen Travis Head, Mathu Short, and Josh Inglis also strengthen the Australian batting line-up.

The Indian team will enter this match after winning the Asia Cup in their last match in this format, where they defeated their arch-rival Pakistan. The T20I team is not much different, with Nitish Kumar Reddy being the only player included in the squad from the continental tournament. Although both teams are in excellent form, the upcoming match is set to be an exciting one.

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IND vs AUS 1st T20I Pitch Report

The pitch at Manuka Oval in Canberra for the IND vs AUS 1st T20I match is batting-friendly, with decent bounce and a fast outfield, perfect for high-scoring games. Stroke-makers will find it easier to play aggressively due to the consistent bounce, while pacers may get some initial movement with the new ball, but generally, the surface favors batsmen overall.

The boundaries at this venue are slightly longer than average, slightly balancing the advantage between bat and ball. Spinners can be effective if they bowl with variations and slower deliveries, taking advantage of the long boundaries to make scoring difficult.

The average first innings score at Manuka Oval in T20Is is around 150 runs. The pitch is expected to support an exciting contest between bat and ball, with the toss winning team opting to bat first having a slight advantage and setting a challenging total.

Who will win today's 1st T20I match between India vs Australia?

Aaj ka AUS vs IND match kon jeetega: The first T20I match between India and Australia at the Manuka Oval in Canberra today is set to be a close one, with both teams having good chances of winning. India leads the T20I record against Australia, having won 20 out of 32 matches.

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Recent analysis suggests India's chances of winning are slightly higher, given their recent form, their poor performance in the Asia Cup, and better bowling options, providing additional firepower. Australia, playing at home, poses a difficult opponent with recent good performances and effective pacers like Josh Hazlewood. The weather may also play a role, with a slight chance of rain, which could impact the toss and strategy.

Overall, India's chances of winning are slightly higher (around 51%), while Australia's are at 49%, making India a slight favorite for today's match. However, it is expected to be a close and exciting contest.

IND vs AUS 1st T20I Playing 11

Australia (AUS) Possible Playing 11: 1. Mitchell Marsh(C), 2. Travis Head, 3. Matthew Short, 4. Tim David, 5. Josh Inglis(WK), 6. Marcus Stoinis, 7. Mitchell Owen, 8. Nathan Ellis, 9. Sean Abbott, 10. Adam Zampa, 11. Josh Hazlewood

India (IND) Possible Playing 11: 1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Shubman Gill, 3. Suryakumar Yadav(C), 4. Tilak Varma, 5. Sanju Samson(WK), 6. Rinku Singh, 7. Axar Patel, 8. Washington Sundar, 9. Arshdeep Singh, 10. Jasprit Bumrah, 11. Varun Chakravarthy

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