AUS vs IND Match Prediction: 1st ODI, Fantasy Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report More – India Tour of Australia 2025 

AUS vs IND: The high-octane ODI series between India and Australia is all set to begin. The first ODI is slated to be held at Perth Stadium on Sunday, starting at 3 PM IST. This series is also important because it will see the return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Here are the fantasy cricket tips and match details for the coming game.

Australia Preview 

Australia are coming off a good time in the T20I format, but they lost their last ODI series. However, at home they have always been strong. They have players who can win single-handedly, and the Australian mindset makes them a formidable side.

• Key Batters: Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh will be the ones to watch out for.
• Captaincy: Captain Mitchell Marsh slammed a century and a fifty in the T20I series against New Zealand. He is in explosive form and is unstoppable when he gets going.
• Batting Strength: Marsh and Head make a strong opening pair. But after that, they have a few inexperienced batters in the middle. Short, Owen, Connolly, and Phillipe are very new at the international level. But they have a strong base, and they can take on the Indian bowling.
• Bowling Attack: The bowling looks good for Australia. Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood are there, and they make a deadly combo. Then, they have good backup pacers. The spin is one area where they will miss Adam Zampa.

India Preview 

India will be confident of turning this game in their favor. In recent times, if any team has done well in Australia, it has been the Indian side. They have a strong batting unit, but the only can be an issue. But overall, they have a good combination.

• Batting: Rohit and Virat are back, and their experience of playing in India will surely come into play. Then, there are in-form Gill, Rahul, and Iyer. That makes a very strong top five for India in the batting unit.
• Bowling: The bowling, without Bumrah and Shami, looks slightly inexperienced. But Mohammed Siraj has been bowling well, and Kuldeep Yadav is there to lead the spin unit.

Match Details – Australia vs India, 1st ODI

Perth Stadium, Perth Pitch and Weather Report

Optus Stadium in Perth is the new stadium. It is not the old WACA ground, which is known for his pace and bounce. But still, there is enough pace and bounce in the pitch, which can be trouble at times. It is a great pitch for the fast bowlers, but as the ball gets old, there will be some help for the spinners as well.

The weather shows that there might be rain during the scheduled time of the first ODI. The temperature is expected to be around 20°C with a 20 percent chance of rain.

AUS vs IND Head to Head Record 

AUS vs IND Today’s Probable 11 

Key Players to Watch Out in Australia vs India Match 

Top Batters 

• Travis Head (AUS): Travis Head has always been the big trouble for India across all formats. He will love to dominate Indian bowlers with another good innings.
• Mitchell Marsh (AUS):  Mitchell Marsh is the in-form batter, and he is not just scoring runs but scoring them in double quick time.
• Shubman Gill (IND):  Shubman Gill is the No. 1 ranked ODI batter. He is making a statement with every game as captain.
• Virat Kohli (IND):  Virat Kohli has been brilliant for India in ODIs. His numbers and consistency in this format make us pick him as the player to watch out for.

Top Bowlers 

• Mitchell Starc (AUS): Mitchell Starc will love bowling at this venue with the pace and bounce he will get with the new ball.
• Josh Hazlewood (AUS): Josh Hazlewood, who has now become Australia’s all-format wicket-taker, is in good form.
• Kuldeep Yadav (IND): Kuldeep Yadav holds a massive edge for India in the bowling department. He can turn the ball on both sides.
• Mohammed Siraj (IND):  Mohammed Siraj is in good rhythm. From the last test series in Australia, he is bowling consistently and delivering game-changing spells.

AUS vs IND Match Prediction – Who Will Win? 

It is very tough to say which team will win because both are capable of wining games. Australia are playing in the home conditions and have an excellent pace attack with two in-form openers. India have a solid batting unit with great spinners. So, we expect a spicy contest, but Australia might have a slight edge due to the home conditions.

AUS vs IND Match Prediction Scenarios 

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on analysis of current form, stats, and pitch conditions. Match outcomes can vary due to on-field factors. Please make your final fantasy picks after checking the toss and playing XIs.