Akshay Thakur - Saturday, Oct 18, 2025India vs Australia 1st ODI Pitch Report: The stage is set for the start of the white-ball series between India and Australia. The Men in Blue will tour Australia for a three-match ODI series and a five-match T20I series. The first ODI of the series will be held on October 19th.
Match: India vs Australia, 1st ODI (Men’s Series)
Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
Venue: Perth Stadium (Optus Stadium), Perth, Australia
Time: 9:00 AM IST (Toss at 8:30 AM IST)
Australia has had a disappointing performance in the 50-over format this year, including a 2-1 series loss to South Africa. The last time they played India in this format, they suffered a defeat, losing the semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025. The hosts will be looking to put these setbacks behind them, regroup, and get off to a good start in the home ODI series.
India last participated in ODIs, winning the Champions Trophy 2025, and most recently won the Asia Cup 2025 in the T20 format. Shubman Gill is captaining the team for the first time in the 50-over format, alongside experienced players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. India will be looking to continue their winning streak in the opening ODI.
AUS vs IND 1st ODI Pitch Report: The IND vs AUS first ODI at Perth Stadium on October 19, 2025, will be played on a fast and bouncy pitch, which favors fast bowlers. The pitch has considerable pace and carry, making it difficult for batsmen to adjust quickly. The initial movement and bounce in the opening overs will favor seamers, while spin bowlers may find less grip and turn.
In the past, teams winning the toss have preferred to bowl first due to the pitch's advantages and the expected cloud cover on match day. Batsmen will need time to settle in before attempting big shots. The average first-order score is around 280-300, and teams batting second have a good winning record here.
| Total matches: | 6 |
| Batting first won: | 1 |
| Bowling first won: | 5 |
| 1st inn avg score: | 172 |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 171 |
| Highest Total: | 259/10 |
| Lowest Total: | 140/10 |
| Highest Chased: | 185/6 |
| Lowest Defended: | 259/10 |
Australia Playing 11: Mitchell Marsh (C), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Josh Phillippe (WK), Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Ben Dwarshuis
India Playing 11: Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (VC), KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh
