Published on: Oct 28, 2025 1:45 pm IST | Updated on: Oct 30, 2025 10:50 am IST
The hosts, Australia, sealed the 3-match ODI series 2-1 against Team India. It’s now time for the shortest format of the game to take the center stage as the two teams are all set to lock horns in a 5-match T20I series starting from October 29 in Manuka Oval in the country’s capital, i.e., Canberra. Melbourne, Hobart, Gold Coast, and Brisbane will be hosting the next 4 games of this series. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 1st AUS vs IND T20I at Manuka Oval, Canberra.
The Indian team is full of youth, and many of them are on their first-ever Australian tour. Experience always matters in conditions down under, and this could be the difference maker working in favor of the hosts. Although this young side is going to give Australia a tough challenge, for now, it has to be the Australian team with the upper hand. Therefore, the winning probability meter should lean in favor of the hosts. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 1st AUS vs IND T20I at Manuka Oval, Canberra.
AUS: 56% win chance IND: 44% win chance
The leading run-getter of Asia Cup 2025 will be in the spotlight. The southpaw loves to take on the bowlers and will be looking to dismantle Australia's bowling right from the word go.
The Australian skipper has been in terrific touch in recent times in the shortest format of the game, He has amassed 343 runs in his last 10 innings including a century.
Most recently, Tim David's T20I career graph has taken off ever since he was promoted up the order at no 4. The big lad has amassed 306 runs from the last 9 T20I knocks.
The Indian skipper didn't had a tournament to remember during the asia Cup 2025. However, Mr. 360 is one of the most dangerous T20I batters in the world and he will carry his reputation in this series as well.
Check out our prediction for the AUS vs IND 1st T20I at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.
Ever since the retirement of senior pros Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from the shortest format of the game after the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, this new-look Indian T20I team, led by the ever-fantastic Surya Kumar Yadav, hasn’t shied away from any challenge put in front of them. The team is yet to drop a T20I bilateral series or a multi-nation tournament ever since, and has gained confidence game after game.
The challenge down under, however, won’t be an easy one, especially with the hosts marching into this series on the back of 4 T20I bilateral series wins. For India to pose a threat, their openers, Shubman Gill and the prolific Abhishek Sharma, have to dismantle Australia’s new ball attack right from the start.
If the openers stand tall, the middle order comprising the trio of Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Sanju Samson, will take the score to a formidable and then the bowlers can put their hands up to contribute. Expect a thriller of a game at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.
Australia will enter the upcoming five-match T20I series against India with confidence and momentum, having won their last four bilateral T20I series—two at home and two away. This winning streak reflects their growing consistency and adaptability across conditions, and they’ll be keen to extend that dominance against the newly crowned Asia Cup 2025 champions.
The series kicks off on October 29 at Manuka Oval in Canberra, and Australia will be eager to make a strong statement from the outset. With a well-balanced squad featuring explosive batters, versatile all-rounders, and a potent pace attack, the hosts will look to challenge India’s depth and flair. Players like Tim David, Mitchell Marsh, and Adam Zampa will be central to Australia’s plans, especially in familiar home conditions.
Facing a dynamic Indian side brimming with youth and aggression, Australia knows the importance of maintaining pressure and executing plans with precision. A series win here would not only reinforce their T20 credentials but also serve as ideal preparation for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 32 IND won: 20 AUS won: 11 No Result: 1 RECENT form AUSTRALIA: L W W NR W RECENT form INDIA: W W W W W
India have the wood over Australia in T20Is, having won all but one of their past eight games in the format dating back to September 2022. Overall, 32 matches have been played between the two sides, wherein India has dominated the Aussies. India has 20 wins to their name, whereas Australia has won only 11. One match between the two ended as a no result.
How will the two teams, i.e., India and Australia, fare in the 1st T20I? Let’s take a look.
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Sanju Samson (WK), Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav/Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah
Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (WK), Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett/Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 1st T20I match between India and Australia at the Manuka Oval, Canberra:
At Manuka Oval, the team winning the toss is likely to bowl first. The surface offers early movement under lights, and chasing becomes easier as the pitch flattens out. Dew could play a role in the second innings, making run defense tricky. Expect both captains to lean toward chasing, as both teams love to chase.
The online live streaming of the 1st T20I match of India vs Australia will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch this series live on Star Sports Channels.
Although Australia has a dreadful record in T20Is against India, this Indian team lacks experience- something the hosts would be wary of. The Australians will take advantage of this and are expected to hit the first knockout punch in this series. Many sportsbooks are favoring the visitors, but we aren’t. Therefore, as per our prediction, the hosts, Australia, are expected to win the AUS vs IND 1st T20I match of the five-match series.