Australia vs India 1st T20I Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between AUS vs IND T20I match?

Australia and India are set to clash in the first T20I of the five-match series on Wednesday, October 29, at the scenic Manuka Oval in Canberra. This marks their first 20-over face-off in over 16 months, the last coming during the 2024 World Cup, which India won.

Australia

The hosts Australia have been in excellent recent form in all formats. And while playing 20-over matches, they have lost only one of the latest five games. Their big gun pacer Josh Hazlewood has been consistent with the ball, and in return, becomes a deadly threat to the opposing team. Besides captain Marsh, opening batsman Travis Head, Matt Short and Josh Inglis also contribute strength to the Aussies' batting line-up.

India

The Indian side, however, will be coming into the competition after claiming the Asia Cup in their previous activity in the format when they defeated arch-rivals Pakistan. There is very little change in the team that played the T20Is, with Nitish Kumar Reddy being the sole addition to the team from the continental competition. While both the teams are on a rich vein of form, the competition in store will be a delicious one.

AUS vs IND First T20I Match Details

AUS vs IND First T20I Pitch Report

Manuka Oval is of recent times one of the most popular T20I grounds in the nation. The ground in the capital city has staged five 20-over matches since its inaugural one in 2019, and 40 per cent of the match outcomes have resulted in favour of the chasing sides. Any score above 180 can be regarded as a winning score at this ground. But the pitch provides as much help to the pursuing team, who test the bowlers' ability.

AUS vs IND First T20I Weather Report

The weather in Manuka Oval, Canberra  is expected to remain clear throughout the entire match, with no rain predicted. The temperature is likely to range between 24°C to 16°C, with a humidity of around 79%, which is likely to assist spinners out there.

AUS vs IND Head-to-Head Records

AUS vs IND First T20I Probable XI

• Australia: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Travis Head, Matt Short, Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper), Josh Philippe, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Xavier Bartlett

• India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy

Players To Watch Out For In AUS vs IND First T20I Match

• Mitchell Marsh | AUS: Mitchell Marsh has been phenomenal in T20I cricket lately. He scored brilliant century against South Africa  and powered Australia to a comfortable victory. In 76 T20I matches, he has scored 1996 runs at an average of 33.26. He is one player to watch out for in this game.

• Axar Patel | IND: Axar Patel remains one of the key players for the team in this format, capable of playing a good knock from his bat and delivering a crucial spell with his bowling too. So far in his T20I career he has scored 592 runs and picked 77 wickets.

AUS vs IND First T20I Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

• In recent matches at this venue, teams winning the toss have mostly chosen to bowl first, with very few opting to bat.

Advantages of Batting First on This Pitch

• It has been recorded that, in the last three matches at this venue, teams batting first have won two games, while teams batting second have won only one

AUS vs IND T20I Today's Match Scenario

Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: Australia (opts to bat first)
• Power-Play Score: 55-60
• AUS Total: 180-200
• Match Winner: Australia

Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: India (opts to bat first)
• Power-Play Score: 45-55
• IND Total: 160 - 180
• Match Winner: Australia

Who will win today's AUS vs IND First T20I match?

Australia remains a dominant force in T20I cricket, especially in recent home matches. With their strong form in this format, Australia is more likely to win the first match of the series.