Cricket enthusiasts are in for a treat as India and Australia are set to compete in a five-match T20 International series, commencing on Wednesday, October 29th. This series holds significant importance for both nations as they fine-tune their squads and strategies in the lead-up to the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. India, under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav and carrying the momentum from their Asia Cup 2025 win, will face a strong challenge from Australia, captained by Mitchell Marsh. The Australian team enters the series buoyed by their recent 2-1 ODI series victory and will look to impress on home soil.
The series schedule is packed with exciting fixtures across Australia. The first T20I is slated for October 29th at Manuka Oval, Canberra. This will be followed by matches at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, Hobart’s Bellerive Oval, the Gold Coast’s Bill Pippen Oval, and the legendary Gabba in Brisbane. All games are scheduled to start at 1:45 PM Indian Standard Time.
Fans across India can catch all the live action on television via the Star Sports Network. For an on-the-go experience, live streaming will be available through the JioCinema app and website. Additionally, Doordarshan (DD) Sports will provide a free telecast for terrestrial viewers.
Both India and Australia have announced strong squads for the T20 series. India’s squad includes captain Suryakumar Yadav, vice-captain Shubman Gill, and a potent mix of bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, along with promising talents like Tilak Varma and Rinku Singh. Australia’s squad is led by Mitchell Marsh and includes experienced campaigners and exciting new faces, featuring players like Travis Head and Glenn Maxwell.