IND vs AUS 1st T20 Live Streaming: Find out when and where to watch India vs Australia 1st T20I live in India, full match details, probable XIs, match prediction, telecast channels, and streaming info for the Canberra clash.
AUS vs IND Live Streaming, 1st T20: Following a thrilling ODI series that concluded 2-1 in Australia's favour, the stage has now been set for five-match T20I series starting Wednesday at Canberra's Manuka Oval. With the 2026 T20 World Cup only months away, both teams will seek to iron out their squads and combinations.
For India, captain Suryakumar Yadav will look to regain his explosive touch, and for Australia, Mitchell Owen will be the one to watch out for after his impressive display in the ODIs. Both sides have a blend of youth and experience, and it will set the tone for a fast-paced opener.
Australia Predicted XI: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Short, Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Tanveer Sangha.
India Predicted XI: Shubman Gill (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh / Kuldeep Yadav.
Team India can think of having two spinners if Canberra conditions favor turn, whereas Australia will look to bank on their powerful pace arsenal headed by Hazlewood and Ellis. The entire focus will be on the first-wicket stand between Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma, who will attempt to provide India a flying start.
Both India and Australia come into this match with good recent T20I form — both having won eight out of their last ten matches. India's mix of power-hitters such as Rinku Singh and finishers such as Shivam Dube gives them balance, whereas Australia's aggressive top order makes them a formidable foe at home.
The contest may go to the wire, with the toss having a significant say. If India opt to bat first and score more than 180, they have a good chance of securing a 1–0 series lead. But Australia's acquaintance with conditions at home and finishers like Tim David might shift the equations in their favor.
Prediction: India to defeat Australia by 10–15 runs in a high-scoring thriller.
Disclaimer: This prediction and analysis are done on the basis of form, team balance, and surface expectations. Results may be different due to toss outcomes, pitch behaviour, or individual brilliance. Fans are urged to enjoy the contest as an exciting sporting event and not rely on predictions for surety.
