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The 1st T20 International between India and Australia is scheduled to take place today, 29 October 2025, at the Manuka Oval, Canberra. The match is slated for a 1:45 AM IST start.

This will be the first match of a five-game T20I series following the three-match ODI series.

Here is a preview focusing on the teams and key points:

India's Talking Points

Suryakumar Yadav's Captaincy: The world's top-ranked T20I batter leads a young side, missing the injured Hardik Pandya. His form and tactical decisions will be under scrutiny.

Power-hitting Depth: The squad boasts strong T20 hitters like Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, and Tilak Varma, who will be crucial in setting or chasing big totals.

Bowling Attack: The return of Jasprit Bumrah will be a massive boost, leading the attack alongside the likes of Arshdeep Singh and wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, AND mystery man Varun Chakravarty. India's combination of pace and spin will be vital in Australian conditions.

Australia's Talking Points

Marsh's Leadership: Mitchell Marsh will lead a powerful, but slightly reshuffled, Australian outfit. The team's strategy will be to use their home advantage and depth.

Experience vs. Rotation: Key players like Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott are available for the initial games before heading to red-ball commitments. This places early pressure on the available veterans to set the tone.

All-rounders: The presence of all-rounders like Marcus Stoinis, Travis Head, and the captain himself provides great balance and batting depth.

Venue & Pitch (Manuka Oval, Canberra)

Canberra's Manuka Oval generally offers a very good batting surface, known for its true bounce, which allows batters to play their shots freely. Historically, it can also assist fast bowlers who hit the deck hard. Given the format, a high-scoring contest is generally anticipated. The toss could be important, with teams often preferring to chase in evening matches.

The 1st T20I is expected to be a tightly contested affair. India will rely on the exuberance of its young batting line-up, led by Suryakumar Yadav, while Australia's strength lies in its balanced line-up and T20 experience, particularly on home soil. With several established Australian stars missing the first couple of games, India might have a solid advantage to open the series with a win, but Australia's depth remains a potent threat..

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