With the T20 World Cup 2026 just months away, India and Australia renew their T20 rivalry in what promises to be a fiercely contested five-match T20I series. The opening clash at Canberra’s picturesque Manuka Oval sets the tone for the series, with both teams testing their combinations and explosive batting approaches after a gripping ODI leg that saw Australia edge the series 2-1.
India, under Suryakumar Yadav, would like to build on the Asia Cup success, while Australia, led by Mitchell Marsh, continues their aggressive rebuild after a disappointing T20 World Cup 2024 campaign. Since that tournament, Australia have lost just two of their 19 T20I matches and have the same W/L ratio of 8.00 as India.
India vs Australia, 1st T20I: Match Details
- Match: India vs Australia – 1st T20I, India Tour of Australia 2025
- Date: Wednesday, October 29
- Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
- Time: 7:15 PM local | 1:45 PM IST
India vs Australia T20I Series: Where to Watch Live
| Region | TV Broadcast | Live Streaming / OTT |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Tamil HD, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Telugu HD, Star Sports 1 Kannada | JioHotstar |
| Australia | Fox Cricket | Foxtel |
| United Kingdom | TNT Sports 1 | Discovery+ |
| USA | Willow TV | Willow TV App |
| UAE/MENA | CricLife, CricLife Max | StarzPlay |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports HD | Tapmad |
| Sri Lanka | TV-1, Sirasa TV | Dialog ViU |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV | Toffee |
| Afghanistan | Ariana TV | Tamasha, RabbitholeBD |
India lead the head-to-head T20I record with 20 wins from 32 matches, while Australia have won 11. The last time these sides met in a T20I was during the 2024 T20 World Cup Super Eight stage, where India secured a 24-run win before lifting the trophy.
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