The first match of the three-match ODI series will be played between India and Australia on Sunday, October 19. Team India under the captaincy of Shubman Gill and Australia under the captaincy of Mitchell Marsh will play the first ODI on the historic ground of Perth. According to Indian time, this match will start at 9 am. Know here how India’s playing eleven could be in the first ODI.

Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma will open

It is confirmed that new ODI captain Shubman Gill and former captain Rohit Sharma will open the innings in the first ODI against Australia. Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal will have to sit on the bench. It is also certain that King Kohli will play at number three. This series is very important for the future of Rohit and Virat.

Nitish Kumar Reddy may get a chance in the middle order

Vice-captain Shreyas Iyer is certain to play at number four and wicketkeeper KL Rahul at number five. In this way, India’s top-5 batting order will be the same as in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Nitish Kumar Reddy may get a chance for number six. Along with explosive batting, he can also do swing bowling. Overall, Nitish Reddy can get a role like Hardik Pandya. After this Akshar Patel can play. Either one of Akshar and Washington Sundar can appear at number seven. However, Akshar’s claim is stronger.

Kuldeep Yadav will be the main spinner in bowling. There will be two spinners in the form of Kuldeep and Akshar. Mohammad Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna can be seen in fast bowling. In such a situation, Harshit Rana may have to sit on the bench.

Team India’s probable playing eleven in the first ODI against Australia- Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna.

The 3-match ODI series between India and Australia is going to start from October 19. Team India will be playing an ODI series for the first time after Champions Trophy 2025. This series will also be special and memorable because Shubman Gill will be captaining the Indian ODI team for the first time. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will also be playing an international cricket match after 7 months. There will be many things worth seeing in the India-Australia ODI series (India vs Australia ODI Series Schedule), but will you be able to watch this tremendous cricket action for free? Know here how?

When and where to watch live matches?

The three matches of India vs Australia ODI series will be played in Perth (19 October), Adelaide (23 October) and Sydney (25 October) respectively. These three matches will start at 9 am Indian time.

Live telecast of ODI series matches will be available on Star Sports Network. Indian fans can enjoy live streaming on JioHotstar app and website.

How to watch India-Australia ODI match for free?

Many people may be unaware that when they recharge their mobile SIM, they also get a free subscription of JioHotstar. However, JioHotstar subscription does not come with all plans. For example, JioHotstar subscription is available free for recharge of Rs 349 for 28 days. With this, you can watch India-Australia match for free without purchasing any plan of JioHotstar. The first ODI match will be telecasted free on Doordarshan.

squads of both teams

India’s squad: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Australia’s squad: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Matthew Kuhneman, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Matthew Renshaw, Matthew Short, Mitchell Starc.

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