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The cricketing world turns its attention to Perth for the first ODI between India vs Australia, a match defined by the highly anticipated return of veterans and legends of the game, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. After a seven-month hiatus from international cricket, the duo rejoins a squad now under the new leadership of captain Shubman Gill. They face an Australian side led by Mitchell Marsh, who will have to manage a team significantly weakened by injuries to several key players.

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Key Players (India)

All eyes will be on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who return as ODI specialists. Their performance after a long layoff will be closely watched. As the new full-time ODI captain, Shubman Gill's leadership and batting at the top of the order will also be critical to India's success.

India Predicted Playing XI

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh.

Key Players (Australia)

With Pat Cummins injured, the role of stand-in captain Mitchell Marsh is pivotal; his all-round contributions will be essential for the depleted Australian side. Opener Travis Head has consistently troubled India in the past and remains a significant threat. Veteran pacer Mitchell Starc will spearhead the bowling attack, with the responsibility of taking early wickets.

Australia Predicted Playing XI

Travis Head, Matthew Short, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh (c), Matthew Renshaw, Josh Philippe (wk), Mitchell Owen, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann.

India vs Australia Match Overview: Date, Time, Venue

  • Date: October 19, 2025

  • Time: 9:00 AM IST (Toss at 8:30 AM IST)

  • Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth

India vs Australia Head-to-Head Record

Total Matches Played: 152, Australia Won: 84, India Won: 58, No Result: 10

Optus Stadium Pitch Report

The drop-in pitch at Perth's Optus Stadium is known to offer good pace and bounce, providing early assistance to fast bowlers. However, the surface tends to become better for batting as the innings progress. Historically, chasing has been advantageous, with the team batting second winning two of the three ODIs played at this venue. The average score in the first innings is a mere 183. And batters will find it difficult to score runs.

Perth Weather Report

The weather is poised to be the third team in this Perth ODI! Showers are on the cards right before the 11:30 AM start, and with AccuWeather predicting a greater than 35% chance of further rain, the match is likely to be plagued by disruptions and momentum-killing stoppages. Strategically, this is a no-brainer toss-to-bowl situation. Overcast skies amplify the swing, which, when coupled with the typically high bounce of the Perth pitch, creates a deadly cocktail for seamers. This means the batting side will face an intense examination of their technique and temperament against a swinging, seaming ball.

Streaming Details

The 1st ODI of the 3-match series between India vs Australia will be televised on the Star Sports Network and will be available for streaming on the JioHotstar App.