India and Australia Head into First T20 Match Oct 29 at Canberra’s Manuka Oval
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The India-Australia five-match T20I series begins Wednesday with the opening game at Manuka Oval, Canberra at 1:45 PM IST — live on Star Sports and Jio Cinema.
Canberra | October 29, 2025:The highly anticipated five-match T20I series between India and Australia kicks off on Wednesday, October 29 at Canberra’s Manuka Oval. India’s side will be led by Suryakumar Yadav, while Mitchell Marsh will captain the Australian team.
The match is scheduled to begin at 1:45 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), with the toss expected approximately 30 minutes earlier. Indian viewers can watch the game live via the Star Sports Network and stream it on the JioCinema / Jio Hotstar platforms.
India, who recently claimed the Asia Cup 2025 and hold the No 1 spot in T20I rankings, enter the contest eager to regain momentum on Australian soil. Australia, ranked close behind, will also be keen to assert dominance at home ahead of global events.
The full series itinerary is as follows: First T20I – Oct 29 at Canberra; Second – Oct 31 at Melbourne; Third – Nov 2 at Hobart; Fourth – Nov 6 at Gold Coast; Fifth – Nov 8 at Brisbane.
This series will offer a deeper look at India’s bench strength, with the younger crop of players under SKY’s leadership seeking to make their mark in challenging overseas conditions. Analysts say strong performances here could set tone for India ahead of major international tournaments.
