The Australia vs India 2025 T20I series is a five-match contest played across multiple iconic venues in Australia, running from October 29 to November 8, 2025. The series is important as both teams prepare for the T20 World Cup 2026, with India as defending champions and Australia looking to assert home dominance.
The match was played in cool weather conditions, favorable for seam bowling early on. This series is an important preparation phase for the T20 World Cup 2026, with India as defending champions and Australia aiming to reclaim the title.
India enters the series looking to rebound after losing the recent ODI series to Australia 2-1. India boasts a strong T20 record recently, including the 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Asia Cup wins.
Australia’s lineup is experienced and versatile, led by Mitchell Marsh, with aggressive batsmen like Travis Head and Tim David.
India’s batting strength relies on the likes of Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, and captain Suryakumar Yadav, with a bowling attack led by Jasprit Bumrah and spin options like Varun Chakravarthy and Arshdeep Singh.
The initial match at Manuka Oval favors an even contest due to a balanced pitch offering pace and bounce. India has a superior head-to-head T20I record against Australia, leading 20 wins to Australia’s 11. This series will test both sides’ preparations and strategies ahead of the global tournament.
IND vs AUS Match Details
- Match: 1st T20 Match
- Teams: India vs Australia
- Date: 29 October 2025
- Time: 1:15 PM (Today) 8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
IND vs AUS Live streaming Info
The India vs. Australia 2025 1st T20 Match is on Oct 20, 2025. The 1st T20 match is at the Oval, Canberra.
- In India, Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD will broadcast all IND vs AUS matches live on TV. The matches will also be live-streamed on the FanCode app.
- In the United States: United States: FuboTV Sign up for a free trial, download the app or visit the website, and tune into Willow TV to watch the live match.
- In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports will broadcast and livestream all matches of the IND vs AUS 2025.
- In Australia, Kayo Sports will broadcast all IND vs AUS 2025 matches live on TV. The matches will also be live-streamed on the Foxtel Go app.
- In New Zealand, Sky Sports NZ will stream all matches of the IND vs AUS 2025 live on TV. The matches will also be live-streamed on the Sky Go app.
- In the Caribbean, SportsMax TV will provide live coverage for the IND vs AUS 2025.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
You can watch the India vs Australia 1st T20 live on official broadcasters like Star Sports Sony Sports Network (TV) and SonyLIV (online). In the UK, tune in to Sky Sports Cricket. Mobile viewers can also watch via JioTV or Hotstar
Live Streaming Info:
The IND vs AUS 2025 match will be live on Willow Tv.
Live Score Info:
Probable Playing XIs:
India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh
Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Short, Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Tanveer Sangha
When and where is the T20I series played?
The five-match T20I series is played in Australia from October 29 to November 8, 2025, across venues including Manuka Oval (Canberra), Melbourne Cricket Ground (Melbourne), Bellerive Oval (Hobart), Bill Pippen Oval (Gold Coast), and The Gabba (Brisbane).
What is the significance of this series?
This series is a key preparation for both teams ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. India is the defending T20 World Cup champion, while Australia aims to leverage home conditions to regain supremacy.
What is the head-to-head record between the teams in T20Is?
India leads with 20 wins against Australia’s 11 in T20 internationals, with 1 match ending in no result. India won their last T20 World Cup encounter against Australia by 24 runs in 2024.
Where can fans watch the matches?
In India, matches will be broadcast live on Star Sports and streamed on JioHotstar. Australian viewers can watch via Kayo Sports, Foxtel, and radio coverage.
What are the pitch and weather conditions?
The Manuka Oval pitch in Canberra offers good pace and bounce, making it balanced for both batting and bowling. Weather during matches is generally cool with some cloud cover, providing slight assistance to fast bowlers early on.