India vs Australia, 1st T20I: After Abhishek Sharma’s departure to Nathan Ellis, Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav are now at the crease for India in the first T20I against Australia in Canberra. The duo will look to keep up the early momentum and build a strong partnership for the visitors. After Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and chose to field, India’s openers wasted no time in taking charge. Arshdeep Singh missed out, with Jasprit Bumrah and Harshit Rana leading the pace attack, supported by three spinners – Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakravarthy. However, India faced an early setback as Nitish Kumar Reddy was ruled out of the first three matches due to injury.
This T20I series holds major importance for both teams, currently ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the ICC T20I standings. The matches will serve as key preparation for the T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled for February-March next year.
India have been in stunning form under Suryakumar’s captaincy. Since winning the T20 World Cup 2024, they have lost only three matches and clinched every series and tournament since. Their recent Asia Cup victory saw them remain unbeaten throughout, showcasing their depth and dominance.
Australia, led by Mitchell Marsh, have also been impressive in T20 cricket lately. They’ve lost only two out of their last 20 T20Is and have embraced a fearless, power-packed approach with the bat. This has made them one of the most dangerous teams in the format.
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The last time the two teams met in a T20 game was during the Super 8 stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup, where India emerged victorious. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah returns to the squad after being rested for the ODI series, giving India’s bowling attack a strong edge.
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The pitch at Manuka Oval is a paradise for batters, offering even bounce and true pace. Out of 22 T20s played here, the average first innings score stands at 150, with teams batting first holding a slight advantage.
The toss will take place at 1:15 PM IST, followed by the first ball at 1:45 PM IST. Fans across India will be glued to their screens to see how Suryakumar Yadav fares as captain in Australian conditions.
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India and Australia will lock horns again, this time in the T20 format, after the hosts dominated the ODI series. The first of the five T20Is will be played at the Manuka Oval in Canberra, where Suryakumar Yadav’s men will look to continue their Asia Cup momentum against a dangerous Australian side. Follow this space for all the latest updates.