Australia vs India: Who will win the first ODI?

Originally posted on Crictoday | By V.M.Suriya Narayanan | Last updated Oct 18, 2025 11:22 AM ET

The first ODI of the three-match series between Australia and India will be played in Perth on Sunday, October 19.

Australia will aim to start their home ODI campaign with fresh motivation after a challenging year in one-day cricket that featured a 1-2 defeat to South Africa and a Champions Trophy semi-final loss to India in 2025.

After clinching the Champions Trophy 2025 and adding the T20 Asia Cup to their cabinet, India return to ODIs under the leadership of Shubman Gill. With senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in support, the team will aim to keep their momentum going into the first match.

AUS vs IND ODI head-to-head records

In ODIs, Australia and India have met 152 times. Australia lead with 84 wins to India’s 58, while 10 matches ended with no result. Australia hold the historical edge, but India will look to close the gap in the upcoming clash.

Matches Played	Australia won	India won	No Result
152	84	58	10

Pitch Report

The surface at Perth Stadium traditionally offers pace and bounce, giving seamers a clear advantage. With limited support for spinners, they will need to focus on maintaining tight line and length.

AUS vs IND match prediction

Scenario 1
Australia win the toss and opt to bowl first
50-60: Powerplay
270-290: Final score
Australia win the match
Scenario 2
India win the toss and opt to bowl first
60-80: Powerplay
230-250:Final score
India win the match

AUS vs IND Probable Top Performers

Key Batter to Watch Out For: Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma is expected to play a crucial role in this encounter. With Shubman Gill now leading the side, he can now focus on guiding the innings with composure. His familiarity with Australian pitches and wealth of ODI experience make him a dependable force at the top.

Key Bowler to Watch Out For: Nathan Ellis
Nathan Ellis has the tools to make a serious impact in Perth. The right-arm pacer, known for his deceptive slower balls and discipline at the death, could be Australia’s trump card. If he finds his rhythm early, his spell could shift the momentum in Australia’s favor.

AUS vs IND : Predicted Playing 11s

India : Shubman Gill (C), KL Rahul (WK), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Shreyas Iyer (VC), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh

Australia :Mitchell Marsh (C), Matthew Short, Josh Phillippe (WK), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Owen, Josh Hazlewood, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, Ben Dwarshuis

This article first appeared on Crictoday and was syndicated with permission.

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