After a disappointing ODI series loss, Team India is ready to bounce back as they take on Australia in a thrilling five-match T20I series starting Tuesday, October 29, 2025, in Canberra. Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, India aims to regain dominance in the shortest format of the game.
This series holds special importance for both sides as it acts as a crucial preparation ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. India enters the contest with high confidence after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 and the Asia Cup 2025, but conditions in Australia will test their adaptability and consistency.
IND vs AUS 1st T20I: Match Details
- Match: India vs Australia, 1st T20I
- Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2025
- Venue: Canberra, Australia
- Toss Time: 1:15 PM (IST)
- Match Start Time: 1:45 PM (IST)
IND vs AUS Live Telecast in India
Cricket fans can watch the India vs Australia 1st T20I live telecast on the Star Sports Network in India. The match will be broadcast with English, Hindi, and regional commentary options for a complete viewing experience.
IND vs AUS Live Streaming Details
For digital viewers, the match will be live-streamed on the JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar app and website. Subscribers can enjoy HD-quality coverage and live commentary.
How to Watch IND vs AUS 1st T20I Match for Free
Don’t have a paid subscription? You can still enjoy the India vs Australia 1st T20I absolutely free on DD Sports (Doordarshan Sports) through DD Free Dish. This allows fans across India to watch the match without paying any charges.
Live Score and Updates
For those who can’t watch the match live, you can follow Dainik Jagran’s website for live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, updates, and match highlights.
IND vs AUS T20I Series Schedule 2025
| Match | Date | Venue |
| 1st T20I | October 29 | Canberra |
| 2nd T20I | October 31 | Melbourne |
| 3rd T20I | November 2 | Hobart |
| 4th T20I | November 6 | Gold Coast |
| 5th T20I | November 8 | Brisbane |
IND vs AUS 1st T20I: Team Squads
India Squad
Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Nitish Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana.
Australia Squad
Mitchell Marsh (Captain), Travis Head, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis (Wk), Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa.
Series Outlook
The upcoming five-match T20I series between India and Australia promises high-intensity action, power-hitting, and world-class bowling performances. Both teams will look to fine-tune their squads and strategies ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, making this series a must-watch for every cricket fan.
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