The India tour of Australia 2025 is among the most awaited bilateral cricket series in the white-ball calendar. The teams will contest a three-match ODI series followed by a five-match T20I series in October–November 2025. Fans are keen to see new leadership, returning veterans, emerging stars, and competitive clashes across iconic Australian venues.
Series Overview & Importance
- India and Australia have a rich history in limited-overs cricket, and every tour is closely watched by fans, media, and statisticians.
- This tour gives India a chance to test their ODI bench strength and leadership transitions in Australian conditions.
- For Australia, defending home turf in white-ball formats is crucial ahead of ICC events.
- The series will also be important for rankings, momentum and for assessing form ahead of global tournaments.
India Squad for the ODI Series 2025
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India’s squads for the Australia tour (ODIs and T20Is) in early October 2025.
Key Highlights & Leadership Change
- Shubman Gill has been appointed India’s ODI captain for the series, taking over from Rohit Sharma.
- Shreyas Iyer returns and is named vice-captain in the ODI squad.
- Veteran players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are included in the ODI squad, though Rohit is dropped as skipper.
- Some notable absentees: Jasprit Bumrah is rested for the ODI leg, Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant are ruled out due to injury issues.
- Also, experienced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is not in the squad, reportedly to avoid overloading with left-arm spinners.
Full India ODI Squad (2025 Tour)
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain)
- KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
- Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Washington Sundar
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Harshit Rana
- Mohammed Siraj
- Arshdeep Singh
- Prasidh Krishna
(Source: CricketWorld, BCCI & media)
Australia Squad for the ODI Series
As of now, publicly verified full Australian squad details for this specific ODI leg aren’t widely published. (If you like, I can fetch the latest from Cricket Australia / ESPNcricinfo and add them.)
However, seasoned players like Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Travis Head, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, and others are expected to feature depending on form, fitness, and rotation policies.
Schedule & Venues
Here is the match schedule for the India tour of Australia 2025:
ODI Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Local / IST Time* |
| 1st ODI | 19 October 2025 | Perth Stadium, Perth | 11:30 AM IST (03:30 GMT local time) |
| 2nd ODI | 23 October 2025 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 02:00 PM IST (03:30 GMT) |
| 3rd ODI | 25 October 2025 | Sydney Cricket Ground | 02:30 PM IST (03:30 GMT) |
* Times are indicative; please check local broadcaster listings for final timings, considering time zones and daylight savings.
T20I Schedule (for reference)
- 1st T20I: 29 October — Manuka Oval, Canberra
- 2nd T20I: 31 October — Melbourne
- 3rd T20I: 2 November — Hobart (Bellerive Oval)
- 4th T20I: 6 November — Gold Coast
- 5th T20I: 8 November — Brisbane (The Gabba)
How to Watch / Live Streaming & Broadcast
India
- In India, Star Sports network is expected to hold the broadcasting rights for the series, as it traditionally does for major bilateral tours.
- The matches are likely to be streamed via Disney+ Hotstar (or its regional equivalents), subject to BCCI / broadcaster scheduling agreements.
- Viewers should check local listings, as final confirmation of streaming platforms and geo-rights will be posted closer to match days on BCCI / broadcaster websites.
Australia & Other Countries
- In Australia, Fox Sports / Kayo / Cricket Australia’s digital platforms are typical broadcasters for international cricket.
- In other regions, streaming may be via ICC-appointed partners or local sports networks.
Note: Always check official announcements from BCCI, Star Sports, and relevant OTT platforms a few days before each match to confirm live streaming availability, geo-restrictions, and subscription requirements.
Key Players & Matchups to Watch
- Shubman Gill leading as captain in challenging overseas conditions will be under scrutiny.
- Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma – their form and contributions could heavily influence India’s fortunes.
- Shreyas Iyer as vice-captain – can provide stability in the middle order.
- Pace attack: Siraj, Arshdeep, Prasidh Krishna – how well they adapt to Australian pitches.
- Spin options: Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar – managing them in Australian conditions will be interesting.
- For Australia, potential matchups with fast bowlers (Starc, Cummins) against Indian batsmen; and batting challenges against India’s bowling.
Predictions, Strategy & Outlook
- India may adopt a mix of experience + youth, balancing to ensure depth in batting and bowling.
- Australia will likely rotate and manage workloads, especially for fast bowlers.
- The series may be closely fought, particularly in the third ODI in Sydney, where momentum could swing.
- Adaptability to pitch conditions, handling pressure, and middle-over strategies will be deciding factors.
Conclusion
The India tour of Australia 2025 ODI series promises high drama, leadership transitions, and key performances from established and budding stars alike. With leading players returning and a fresh captain at the helm, India will aim to make a statement in Australian conditions. For fans, ensuring access to reliable live streaming and broadcast coverage is essential to not miss any moments of this battle Down Under.
If you like, I can also create a preview blog for each match (1st, 2nd, 3rd ODI) with probable playing XIs, pitch report, player form, etc. Do you want me to generate that too?
| Region / Country | App / Platform (about & download) |
|---|---|
| India |
Disney+ Hotstar (JioHotstar) Live sports, domestic & international cricket streaming in India (major rights holder for many India fixtures). |
| India |
SonyLIV Indian OTT platform that also carries live sports and cricket in regions where Sony has rights. |
| Gulf / MENA (UAE, KSA, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman) |
beIN SPORTS / beIN CONNECT Major sports broadcaster in the MENA region; beIN apps provide live sports channels and on-demand replays. |
| Gulf / MENA |
STARZPLAY / STARZ ON STARZPLAY (STARZ ON) offers streaming and some live sports in MENA — used in Gulf countries for select sports/content. |
| Gulf / MENA |
OSN / OSN+ OSN+ app (OSN streaming) available across many MENA countries — carries live TV and premium sports/channels in region. |
| Australia / NZ |
Kayo Sports Australia’s leading sports streaming service (covers Cricket and many international fixtures in Australia/NZ where Kayo holds rights). |
| United States / Canada |
Willow TV Cricket-focused streaming service in North America — often the go-to for India matches in USA/Canada. |
| United Kingdom |
TNT Sports / discovery+ (TNT Sports content) UK viewers can watch TNT Sports content via TNT / discovery+ (streaming packages vary). |
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