Suryakumar’s Big Test as India Face Australia in T20I Opener
Suryakumar Yadav is set for his first real test as captain when India take on Australia in the opening T20I of the five-match series today, October 29, at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.
Both teams come into this contest with strong form — India riding high after their Asia Cup 2025 win, and Australia fresh off T20I series victories against South Africa and New Zealand. With the T20 World Cup 2026 less than a year away, this series is more than just another bilateral—it’s a proving ground for emerging stars.
Match Details: IND vs AUS 1st T20I
- Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
- Time: 1:45 PM IST (Toss at 1:15 PM IST)
- Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
- Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar app/website
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Team India: Young Guns in Spotlight
Suryakumar Yadav leads a youthful Indian side featuring Shubman Gill as vice-captain and exciting talents like Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Rinku Singh. All eyes will be on how these youngsters perform under SKY’s leadership, especially against Australia’s pace attack led by Josh Hazlewood.
Adding balance to the side, Jasprit Bumrah returns to the lineup after missing the ODI series. His comeback bolsters India’s bowling, which also includes Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakaravarthy.
Australia: Marsh’s Men Eye Early Advantage
Mitchell Marsh will lead a strong Australian outfit that has depth in both batting and bowling. While Glenn Maxwell will miss the first two games due to injury, players like Travis Head, Josh Inglis, and Tim David ensure the visitors don’t lack firepower.
Australia’s pace unit looks fierce with Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, and Marcus Stoinis, all capable of exploiting Canberra’s bounce-friendly conditions.
Full Squads
India:
Suryakumar Yadav (capt), Shubman Gill (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Nitish Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar
Australia:
Mitchell Marsh (capt), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Glenn Maxwell, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa
What to Expect
With both teams boasting explosive batting and strong bowling units, fans can expect a high-scoring thriller. Canberra’s pitch traditionally offers some early movement for pacers before turning into a batting paradise.
Expect fireworks early from Gill and Abhishek Sharma against Hazlewood and Ellis, while Marsh and Head will look to counterattack India’s pace battery.
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Final Word
The IND vs AUS 1st T20I is not just another game—it’s a battle of intent between two world-class sides fine-tuning for the World Cup. Whether you’re watching on TV or streaming online, this one’s set to be a cracker.
