India vs Australia ODI Series 2025: Barely six days after captaining India in the second Test against West Indies, which ends on October 14, Shubman Gill will switch formats and take on a new role. On October 19 at Perth Stadium, he will walk out for the toss as India’s one-day international captain for the first time in a three-match ODI series against Australia.
The Indian team is scheduled to leave for Australia on the morning of October 15 from Delhi, while Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma arrived in Delhi on October 14.
This series also marks the start of India’s preparations for the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup, which will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
India vs Australia ODI Series 2025: Virat Kohli Returns After Seven Months
India’s most popular cricketer, Virat Kohli, will make his return to international cricket after a seven-month break. With Gill leading the team, the former captain will play under the guidance of a young leader. Gill and Kohli share a strong on-field camaraderie and have often engaged in light-hearted banter during matches.
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Gill spoke highly of Kohli, showing his respect for the veteran:
“The experience that both (Rohit and Kohli) have and the matches they’ve won for India – there are very few players who have achieved that. There are very few in the world with such skillsets, quality, and experience. In that sense, I’m very happy,” Gill said.
Will Rohit Guide Captain Gill?
Gill now faces the challenge of leading a team that includes two former captains, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. With such experienced players in the squad, any unfavorable results are likely to attract attention from fans and experts alike.
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Gill spoke warmly of Rohit Sharma, highlighting the qualities he hopes to emulate:
“I have inherited so many good qualities from Rohit bhai. The calmness he possesses and the kind of friendship he maintains within the group are things I aspire to learn and inherit,” he stated.
India vs Australia ODI Series 2025: Full Squads
India ODI squad for Australia series: Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (VC), Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammad Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna
Australia squad for 1st ODI vs India: Mitchell Marsh (C), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Philippe (WK), Mitchell Owen, Matthew Renshaw, Matthew Short, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Kuhnemann
India vs Australia 1st ODI: Date, Venue, and Live Coverage
When is the first ODI?
The first ODI between India and Australia will take place on October 19, 2025.
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Where will it be played?
The match will be held at Perth Stadium, known as one of the fastest cricket pitches in the world.
Match timing in India:
Live action will start at 9 AM IST, with the toss scheduled for 8:30 AM IST.
TV and live streaming coverage:
Star Sports will telecast the match live. For streaming, fans can watch on the JioHotstar app and website.
Free live coverage in India:
Doordarshan will broadcast the 1st ODI for free on DD National and DD Sports via terrestrial network. Free live telecast will not be available on cable or DTH services.
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