India vs Australia 1st ODI Live Streaming Info: Where to Watch, Match Timings & Playing 11

The Australia vs India ODI series starting on October 19, 2025, is going to be a high-stakes contest between two of cricket’s most competitive sides. Indian fans have been eagerly waiting for this series to begin in order to catch a glimpse of their favourites, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, after a long time.

The three-match series kicks off at the Optus Stadium in Perth, followed by games in Adelaide on October 23 and Sydney on October 25. This tour carries added interest as Shubman Gill steps in as India’s new ODI captain, and has made a significant shift in leadership with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retained in the squad to provide experience.

On the Australian side, the absence of Adam Zampa and Josh Inglis for the opening match will create some early challenges, while Marnus Labuschagne’s exclusion from the squad signals a possible shift in their long-term white-ball strategy, with younger players like Matt Renshaw getting a shot.

Historically, Australia have dominated bilateral ODIs at home against India, but India has proven in recent years that they’re capable of turning the tables, especially when their top order fires. Perth’s fast and bouncy surface is likely to test India's batting early. For fans, this series is about seeing how the next generation of Indian cricketers step up and the veterans perform under pressure to retain their place in the ODI setup of the Indian team.

Where to Watch IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live for Free?

For fans looking for where we can watch IND vs AUS series, the India vs Australia 1st ODI live stream will be available across several platforms globally. The India national cricket team vs Australian Men's cricket team matches will be broadcast live on Star Sports at 9:00 AM IST, with premium live streaming available through

JioHotstar, offering coverage in multiple regional languages. The live streaming, however, won’t be free as only the viewers with a subscription will be able to watch the match. However, for free telecast, the match can be watched on TV on the Star Sports Network.

Australian viewers can watch the series on Fox Cricket, with streaming access via the Kayo app. Meanwhile, fans in the United Kingdom can tune into TNT Sports and Discovery+, with Discovery+ also providing the official live stream online. For the live scores and updates, viewers can check Sportsdunia Live Cricket Score.

India Tour of Australia 2025 Playing 11 (Probable)

The India tour of Australia 2025 is a much-awaited tour as several key players are expected to make a big impact. For India, Shubman Gill will take on the captaincy in ODIs, making him one to watch both as a leader and top-order batter. Veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, one of the best batsmen in the world, will return to the field after a long break, and pacers Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh will be love the pace-friendly Aussie conditions.

On the Australian side, there are Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, who are among the best bowlers in the world. All-rounders Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green provide stability to the Aussie batting lineup, while young players like Matt Renshaw and Matthew Short could chip in with fresh energy. The squads of both sides have been announced, so let's have a look at the probable playing 11 for the Australia vs India series 2025.

India Playing 11 for 1st ODI (Probable)

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

Australia Playing 11 for 1st ODI (Probable)

Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh(c), Matt Short, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Mitchell Owen, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Starc, Ben Dwarshius, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood.