✅ Match Overview
The first match of the five-match T20I series between India and Australia was played on 29 October 2025 at Manuka Oval, Canberra. The Times of India+2Moneycontrol+2
India batted first and reached 97/1 in 9.4 overs when persistent rain halted play and the match was ultimately called off. Moneycontrol+2Hindustan Times+2
Key performers: Suryakumar Yadav unbeaten 39 off 24 and Shubman Gill not out 37 off 20 when the play stopped. NDTV Sports
The match ended in a No Result, setting the stage for the rest of the series.
🔍 What This Means
The abandoned opener means the series is still very much open — momentum will matter, especially since Australia will aim to capitalise at home.
For India, this is a chance to test combinations ahead of major upcoming tournaments; viewers should watch for how the top-order and bowling attack adapt.
Conditions in Canberra, with weather disruption, remind teams of the importance of flexibility and being ready for reduced-overs scenarios.
📊 Recent Context & Series Background
In the recent ODI series just before the T20s, Australia defeated India 2-0 in a three-match series, highlighting their momentum on home soil. The Times of India
Head-to-head in T20Is: India have the upper hand historically, but every match counts when playing Australia at home. Cricket Addictor
With the T20 World Cup on the horizon, both teams are clearly using this series to finalise their squads and strategies.
🔮 What to Watch in the Upcoming Matches
Top-order firing: Will Gill and Yadav build on their promising start? Can they convert starts into big scores?
Bowling depth: Especially for India, the performance of their death-overs bowlers and spinners will be crucial in Australian conditions.
Impact players: Watch for how players like Axar Patel (for India) and younger Aussie talents step up in key moments.
Weather & conditions: With rain affecting match 1, teams must be ready for unforeseen disruptions and may need to adjust tactics accordingly.
Series momentum: Winning the first full match (if played) could set the tone; staying flexible is key given the tight schedule.
📅 India vs Australia T20 2025 Series Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20 | 29 Oct 2025 | Canberra (Manuka Oval) | 1:30 PM |
| 2nd T20 | 31 Oct 2025 | Sydney | 1:30 PM |
| 3rd T20 | 2 Nov 2025 | Melbourne | 1:30 PM |
📺 Where to Watch India vs Australia T20 Live
TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
Live Score: ESPNcricinfo / Cricbuzz
Highlights: Star Sports YouTube
💬 Fan Buzz on Social Media
Cricket fans are flooding X (Twitter) and Instagram with hashtags like:
#INDvsAUS #IndiaVsAustralia #T20Cricket #Canberra #T20WorldCup2025 #LiveCricketScore
🧠 FAQs – India vs Australia T20 2025 (Canberra)
The first T20 match between India and Australia is being played on 29 October 2025 at Manuka Oval, Canberra. The match starts at 1:30 PM (IST).
You can watch the India vs Australia T20 live on the Star Sports Network and stream it online via Disney+ Hotstar. Live scores are available on ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz.
After the first match in Canberra, the next games will be held in Sydney (31 Oct 2025) and Melbourne (2 Nov 2025).