India’s white-ball tour of Australia kicks off with the 1st ODI at Perth Stadium on Sunday, October 19, 2025, starting at 11:30 AM local time / 9:00 AM IST.
The match marks the return of legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to the ODI setup, while rising star Shubman Gill leads the Men in Blue in his first overseas series as captain.
“Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are two of the finest white-ball players globally. Their experience adds immense value,” said Shubman Gill.
Ind vs Aus toss
Rain stops play – Australia win toss and opt to bowl
India 25/3 in 8.5 overs – Rohit -8, Kohli 0
Pitch & Weather Report
The match will be played at Optus Stadium, a relatively new venue that replaced the iconic WACA.
The pitch is expected to offer early swing for pacers due to overcast conditions, but may flatten out later for batters.
Rain forecast: 63% chance of showers during the match
Pitch type: Hard surface with bounce; favors fast bowlers early on
“The overcast conditions may assist seamers, but batters could dominate if rain stays away
TV Channels & Live Streaming
Fans can catch the action live across multiple platforms:
TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network (English, Hindi, and regional feeds)
Online Streaming:
Disney+ Hotstar
Ind vs Aus betting odds
Bookmakers have tipped the hosts as slight favorites. Most betting platforms, including Bet365 and Paddy Power, are offering odds of 1.70 to 1.80 for an Australian win, while India’s odds range from 2.10 to 2.35, reflecting their recent form and the return of senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
In player markets, Shubman Gill and Travis Head lead the top batsman bets, with odds hovering around 3.75 to 4.25. For bowlers, Adam Zampa and Mohammed Siraj are the top picks, each priced between 3.75 and 4.50.
Betting experts suggest keeping an eye on young wildcard Nitish Kumar Reddy, whose odds are as high as 25.00 for top scorer.
Australia to Win (Odds: 1.75) ₹1,000 × 1.75 = ₹1,750 total return (₹750 profit)
India to Win (Odds: 2.25) ₹1,000 × 2.25 = ₹2,250 total return (₹1,250 profit)
Tie/No Result (Odds: 10.00) ₹1,000 × 10.00 = ₹10,000 total return (₹9,000 profit)
MAtch highlights video
A fighting comeback. @NKReddy07's late flourish on his debut gives #TeamIndia a strong finish. 🔥#AUSvIND 👉 1st ODI | LIVE NOW 👉 https://t.co/FkZ5L4CrRl pic.twitter.com/u5GfIb0Gnv
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 19, 2025
Instant impact! 🤩#ArshdeepSingh's first ball to #TravisHead and #TeamIndia have their first wicket. 🙌#AUSvIND 👉 1st ODI | LIVE NOW 👉 https://t.co/FkZ5L4CrRl pic.twitter.com/wk0iE6Rgjq
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 19, 2025
.@akshar2026 strikes in his first over! ⚡#MatthewShort falls for the trap and the ball falls into #RohitSharma's safe hands. 👍#AUSvIND 👉 1st ODI | LIVE NOW 👉 https://t.co/FkZ5L4CZGT pic.twitter.com/dMqNqTp2KC
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 19, 2025
Just when #TeamIndia needed it most! @Sundarwashi5 breaks a crucial partnership. 👏#AUSvIND 👉 1st ODI | LIVE NOW 👉 https://t.co/FkZ5L4CrRl pic.twitter.com/6e1VZmbAjz
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 19, 2025
Game on! Track the buzz in football, tennis, Cricket, and more in PanAsiaBiz's Sports section.
From pitch to court and ring to track, PanAsiaBiz brings the action closer.
