The India vs Australia first ODI match of their three-match series is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Team Australia has won the toss and has decided to bowl first. The first ball will be bowled at 9:00 AM IST. Indian fans can watch the live telecast of the match on the Star Sports network. The live streaming of the IND vs AUS 1st ODI will also be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
Shubman Gill will lead India as the new ODI captain, taking over from Rohit Sharma. Shreyas Iyer is the new vice-captain. This is the start of a new chapter for India in one-day cricket.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are back in the team for the first time since winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai. Their return adds experience and strength to a young Indian side that also includes KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Axar Patel. Gill said the Perth pitch looks good for batting and expects a high-scoring game. He also said that having Rohit and Kohli in the squad is a big boost for the team.
India vs Australia 1st ODI 2025: Playing XIs for the 1st ODI
In the first India vs Australia ODI match, for India, Shubman Gill will lead the side with Shreyas Iyer as vice-captain. The playing eleven for India includes Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Siraj.
Australia will be captained by Mitchell Marsh. Cameron Green is out with an injury, and Marnus Labuschagne has replaced him. The playing eleven for Australia includes Mitchell Marsh (C), Travis Head, Josh Philippe (WK), Matt Renshaw, Matthew Short, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, and Josh Hazlewood.
Here is the team lineup of India and Australia for the 1st ODI:
| India’s Playing XI | Australia’s Playing XI |
| Shubman Gill (C) | Mitchell Marsh (C) |
| Rohit Sharma | Travis Head |
| Virat Kohli | Josh Philippe (WK) |
| Shreyas Iyer (VC) | Matt Renshaw |
| KL Rahul (WK) | Matthew Short |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | Cooper Connolly |
| Axar Patel | Mitchell Owen |
| Washington Sundar | Mitchell Starc |
| Harshit Rana | Nathan Ellis |
| Arshdeep Singh | Matthew Kuhnemann |
| Mohammed Siraj | Josh Hazlewood |
Weather and Pitch Report for Australia vs India 1st ODI
The weather in Perth could have a big impact on the IND vs AUS first ODI match. As per AccuWeather, there is a 70% chance of rain on Sunday morning, October 19. The rain is expected to continue throughout the day, which could cause delays and interruptions in this match. The game is set to start at 11:30 AM local time (9:00 AM IST).
The pitch at Optus Stadium is known to be challenging for batters. It offers extra bounce and pace, which benefits fast bowlers. The ball is likely to move both off the pitch and in the air. The ground has hosted only three ODIs so far, with teams chasing winning twice. The average first-innings score here is 183, and the highest successful chase is 153. Australia has faced difficulties at this venue in the past, getting bowled out for 152 and 140 in their last two ODIs. This will be India’s first-ever ODI at Optus Stadium.
FAQs
Q. Why is Pat Cummins not playing the ODI?
A. Due to a back injury, Pat Cummins is not participating in ODIs. He is anticipated to miss the first ODI in Perth on November 21.
Q. Is Ravindra Jadeja no longer included in the ODI team?
A. According to recent reports and his own statement following the squad announcement, Ravindra Jadeja has been removed from India’s ODI squad.
Q. Who will take Rohit Sharma’s place as the ODI captain?
A. Rohit Sharma has been replaced as India’s new ODI captain by Shubman Gill. The goal of the change is to get Gill ready for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Q. Who is Virat Kohli’s first crush?
A. Kohli’s first crush was Bollywood actress Genelia D’Souza. He once said he found her “very cute” and admired her during his younger days.
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