IND vs AUS 1st ODI Preview
Cricket fans, buckle up! Team India is back in action — and this time, there’s a new man in charge. Shubman Gill is all set to lead the Men in Blue for the first time in ODIs as India take on Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
This three-match ODI series promises plenty of drama, big hits, and even bigger comebacks. For starters, both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma return to the one-day setup for the first time since India’s Champions Trophy 2025 final appearance. Expect a charged-up atmosphere as the two modern-day greats walk out in blue once again.
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A Fresh Start for Team India
This match isn’t just another ODI — it’s the beginning of a new chapter. Shubman Gill, one of India’s brightest young stars, steps into a leadership role that could define his future. All eyes will be on how he marshals his team in conditions where India has never played an ODI before.
Australia, meanwhile, enter the series with a few fitness worries. Their regular captain Pat Cummins is out with a back injury, while Cameron Green and Josh Inglis are also sidelined. To make matters more complicated, leg-spinner Adam Zampa is on paternity leave. Despite that, the Aussies still have a strong pace lineup featuring Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, who will be eager to test India’s top order early.
Team Squads
India’s ODI Squad:
Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (VC), Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Australia’s ODI Squad:
Mitchell Marsh (C), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Matthew Renshaw, Matthew Short, Mitchell Starc.
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When & Where To Watch IND vs AUS 1st ODI
Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth
Toss Time: 8:30 AM IST
Match Starts: 9:00 AM IST
You can catch the live telecast of the India vs Australia 1st ODI on Sony Sports Network. For those who prefer streaming, the match will be available live on Disney+ Hotstar and JioTV.
What To Expect
The Optus Stadium’s bounce and pace are bound to challenge both teams, but with India’s batting depth and Australia’s fiery pace attack, we’re in for a thriller. For Gill, it’s more than just another match — it’s his chance to set the tone for India’s next phase in ODIs.
