IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Streaming: When and Where To Watch India vs Australia Live Telecast On Tv And Online

Published: Thursday, October 16, 2025, 17:48 [IST]

The excitement is at its peak as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma gear up to make their much-awaited return to international cricket. Both players will feature in India's first ODI after the 2025 Champions Trophy, marking a major comeback following their retirement from Tests and T20Is.

The opening clash between India and Australia will take place at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday, October 19. Fans are eager to see their cricketing heroes back in blue, ready to take on one of the toughest opponents on their home soil.

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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will return to international cricket in India's first ODI against Australia on October 19 at Optus Stadium in Perth, marking their comeback after retiring from Tests and T20Is, while Shubman Gill will captain the ODI team. The series also features young players and addresses rumors about the possible retirement of Kohli and Sharma.

Shubman Gill's Captaincy Era Begins in ODIs

This series holds special significance as it marks Shubman Gill's debut as India's ODI captain. After impressing everyone with his leadership skills during the England Test series, all eyes are now on how he manages the one-day format.

Australia, led by Mitchell Marsh, will be looking to maintain their dominance at home, making this series a thrilling battle for both sides. The inclusion of young players like Nitish Reddy, Dhruv Jurel, and Harshit Rana also adds a refreshing mix of youth and experience to the Indian squad.

India vs Australia 1st ODI: Broadcast and Streaming Details

Here's everything you need to know about where and how to watch the first ODI between India and Australia live:

Match Date: Sunday, October 19

Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth, Australia

Match Start Time: 9:00 a.m. IST

Toss Time: 8:30 a.m. IST

Live Telecast: Star Sports Network

Live Streaming: JioCinema app and website

Team Squads

India: Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (VC), Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammad Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna.

Australia: Mitchell Marsh (C), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Matthew Renshaw, Matthew Short, Mitchell Starc.

Clarifying Retirement Rumors

Amid buzz suggesting that this ODI series could be the final international appearance for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla addressed the speculation.

He stated, "Any decision regarding retirement lies solely with the players," dismissing the claims that this series marks the duo's last outing in India colors.

Published On October 16, 2025