India Tour of Australia 2025–26 – 3 ODIs & 5 T20Is: Full Schedule, Team Details & Key Updates
The Indian men's cricket team will also have an exciting tour of Australia in October-November 2025 with a white-ball schedule of 3 One-Day International matches (ODIs) followed by 5 Twenty20 International matches (T20Is).
Somya
October 24, 2025
Updated 10:38 am
This show is going to be full of action involving experienced stars, new talents and stakes, particularly in the lead up to other world cups.
Match Schedule at a Glance
The verified attachments to the ODIs and T 20s are as follows:
ODI Series (3 matches)
1st ODI: 19 Oct 2025 – Perth Stadium, Perth, 9:00 AM IST
2nd ODI: 23 Oct 2025 – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, 9:00 AM IST
3rd ODI: 25 Oct 2025 – Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, 9:00 AM IST
T20I Series (5 matches)
1st T20I: 29 Oct 2025 – Manuka Oval, Canberra
2nd T20I: 31 Oct 2025 – Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
5th T20I: 8 Nov 2025 – Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane
Team India: Squads & Captains
India has appointed powerful teams in both formats. Some key points:
In the case of the ODIs, Shubman Gill will be the captain, and Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be included in the team in the 50 over format.
In the case of T20Is, India will have a combination of both experienced and young players, such as Suryakumar Yadav (captain) among other young players.
Old names such as Rohit and Kohli are vital in terms of leadership and experience, whereas the team management is concerned with exposing the young players to the Australian climate.
Australia, in their turn, have also had some interesting selection choices like providing a chance to such players as Matt Renshaw in the ODI team.
Key Players & What to Watch
The following are some of the players and plots that fans should watch in the tour:
Shubman Gill: He is the leader for India in the ODIs and he is the burden and the chance to put India on the path of the white-ball.
Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli: They bring in experience, stability and temperament of a big match to the squad.
Australia’s selections: young hitters and bowlers who are keen on playing India in the comfort of home.
Debut possibilities: This tour may bring fresh faces to play major roles with a number of young players in the equation.
Why This Tour Matters
It provides both teams with a valuable preparation before such international tournaments as T20 World Cup and ODI tournaments.
Indian players will also be challenged to play in tough circumstances in the land of Australia - high pitches, bouncy bouncers and the intensity of fielding in Australia.
For Australia, the series is an opportunity to dominate in home white-ball cricket.
For the audiences, it is a feast of limited overs cricket where the best players are playing during prime time.
Latest Series Update
To date, the series has started with the first of the ODI carried out on 19 October 2025. The second ODI will occur on 23 October 2025, at Adelaide Oval - as India attempts to recover in the series.
Both Team Combinations
Team India (ODIs) – key names Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vc), K. L. Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel.
Australia (ODIs) – key focus Players like Matt Renshaw, Mitchell Starc, Xavier Bartlett, Travis Head feature, with some changes announced in their squad for this series.
Final Thoughts
The tour to India of Australia 2025 is currently becoming a series of high standards, and entertainment. Having both teams, which provide strength and depth, and matches at iconic venues, with ideal international breaks, the fans can look forward to some exciting cricket. This series will suk every cricket fan who is a die-hard India fan or just a white-ball cricket fan.
Q- 1. What is the schedule for India’s tour of Australia 2025? Ans- In Australia, India will have 3 ODIs (19 October, 23 October and 25 October) and 5 T20Is (from the 29th October until 8 November).
Q- 2. Who is captaining the Indian team? Ans- The captain of the ODI team is Shubman Gill, the T20 team is headed by Suryakumar Yadav. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will ensure that they form part of the ODI squad to provide guidance and experience.
Q- 3. What are the venues for the ODIs? Ans- The matches will be in the form of ODIs in Perth Stadium (Perth), Adelaide Oval (Adelaide), and Sydney Cricket Ground (Sydney).
Q- 4. Are there any new players or debutants in both teams? Ans- Yes. In both teams, there have been younger players and new names. In the case of Australia, it has been observed that Matt Renshaw might be coming back.
Q- 5. How can viewers watch the series in India? Ans- Star Sports will air matches in India and the games will be streamed online using applications such as JioCinema.