India vs Australia ODI Series 2025: Excitement Builds for 1st ODI at Perth
Cricket fans are gearing up as the highly anticipated 3-match India vs Australia ODI series begins tomorrow, October 19, 2025, at the spectacular Perth Stadium. The match will start at 9:00 AM IST (11:30 AM local time) with the toss scheduled at 8:30 AM IST. India led by captain Shubman Gill, will take on the Australian team captained by Mitchell Marsh
India’s squad features a blend of youth and experience, with veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli making a much-anticipated comeback to international cricket. The Indian lineup also includes promising players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel, aiming to make their mark in the ODI format Down Under.
The Perth pitch is known as a fast bowler’s paradise, offering significant pace and bounce, making batting challenging. The average first-innings score at this venue is just 183, with teams batting second largely successful in recent matches. Weather conditions forecast showers before the match, with a 35% chance of rain interruptions expected, potentially impacting the flow of the game and toss decisions.
This first ODI will set the tone for what promises to be an enthralling series as India and Australia, two cricketing giants with a rich rivalry, clash once again in the 50-over format. The remaining matches will be held at Adelaide Oval on October 23 and Sydney Cricket Ground on October 25.
Fans across India and the world will be closely watching whether the Men in Blue can continue their strong form against Australia, opening their campaign with a win in Perth.
Shubman Gill, the new ODI captain of India, is known for his calm temperament and solid technique. At 26, he has shown great promise as a leader and batsman, earning respect by stepping into big shoes with poise and strong performances.
Rohit Sharma, a veteran and former captain, is revered as one of the best white-ball players globally. Known for his powerful hitting and strategic acumen, Rohit’s comeback adds experience and class to the batting lineup, providing vital guidance to the team under Gill’s captaincy
Probable playing XIs for the 1st ODI match between India and Aus at Perth
India XI (Probable):
Rohit Sharma (Opener)
Shubman Gill (Captain, Opener)
Virat Kohli (Batsman)
Shreyas Iyer (Middle order)
KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper, Middle order)
Axar Patel (All-rounder)
Nitish Kumar Reddy (All-rounder)
Washington Sundar or Kuldeep Yadav (Spinner)
Harshit Rana (Bowler)
Mohammed Siraj (Pace bowler)
Prasidh Krishna or Arshdeep Singh (Pace bowler)
Australia XI (Probable):
Travis Head (Batsman)
Mitchell Marsh (Captain, Middle order)
Matt Short (Batsman)
Matt Renshaw (Batsman, debutant)
Josh Philippe (Wicketkeeper)
Mitch Owen (All-rounder, debutant)
Cooper Connolly (All-rounder)
Mitchell Starc (Pace bowler)
Nathan Ellis (Pace bowler)
Matthew Kuhnemann (Spinner)
Josh Hazlewood (Pace bowler)
Both teams feature a balanced squad of experienced players and promising newcomers, with India led by Shubman Gill and Australia by Mitchell Marsh. Weather and pitch conditions at Perth, favoring pace bowling with possible rain disruptions, will add tactical depth to the contest.