Get ready for an electrifying T20 international series as India and Australia go head-to-head in a five-match contest. Kicking off on Wednesday, October 29, this series is a pivotal moment for both cricketing giants as they gear up for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. India, under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav and fresh off their Asia Cup 2025 victory, will face a determined Australian side led by Mitchell Marsh. Australia, who recently clinched the ODI series 2-1, will be aiming to capitalize on home advantage. Expect a thrilling display of T20 cricket with powerful batting and sharp bowling from these two top-ranked nations.
The series will traverse across several iconic venues. The opening T20I will be held at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on October 29th, followed by matches at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Bellerive Oval in Hobart, Bill Pippen Oval on the Gold Coast, and culminating at The Gabba in Brisbane. All matches are scheduled to commence at 1:45 PM IST, promising an exciting afternoon of cricket for fans.
For viewers in India, all the action will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. Digital streaming will be available on the JioCinema app and website, ensuring fans don’t miss a single boundary or wicket. Additionally, Doordarshan (DD) Sports will offer a free live telecast on its terrestrial network.
Both teams have announced formidable squads. India’s squad features Suryakumar Yadav as captain, with Shubman Gill as his deputy. The team includes a mix of established stars and promising youngsters like Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav, alongside explosive batsmen like Rinku Singh and Tilak Varma. Australia’s squad is spearheaded by Mitchell Marsh, with Travis Head and Glenn Maxwell also featuring. The Australian pace attack will rely on the likes of Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott, complemented by spinners like Tanveer Sangha.