Everything You Need to Know to Watch India vs Australia Today

Mumbai: The wait is finally over! After seven long months, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are back in Indian colors, and fans couldn't be more excited. The first ODI between India and Australia kicks off today in Perth, and it's going to be a blockbuster. Here's everything you need to know about when and where to catch all the action.

When Does the Match Start?

The first ODI between India and Australia will be played today, Sunday, October 19, 2025. The toss is scheduled for 8:30 AM IST, and the match will begin at 9:00 AM IST. That's 11:30 AM local time in Perth.

If you're an early riser, this is the perfect way to start your Sunday morning—with some high-quality cricket featuring two of the game's biggest stars making their comeback.

Where Is the Match Being Played?

The match will be held at the beautiful Perth Stadium in Perth, Western Australia. This venue, also known as Optus Stadium, is known for its fast and bouncy pitches that help fast bowlers. With both teams having quality pace attacks, expect some fireworks with the new ball.

Interestingly, this will be India's first-ever ODI at this venue, while Australia have never won an ODI match in Perth—having lost all three previous encounters at the ground.

How to Watch on TV

For fans in India, the match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. You can tune in to any of these channels:

• Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD (English commentary)

• Star Sports 1 Hindi (Hindi commentary)

• Star Sports 1 Tamil (Tamil commentary)

• Star Sports 1 Telugu (Telugu commentary)

• Star Sports 1 Kannada (Kannada commentary)

So whether you prefer English or want to enjoy the match in your regional language, Star Sports has you covered.

How to Live Stream Online

If you're on the go or prefer watching on your phone, laptop, or tablet, the live streaming will be available on the JioStar app and website (also known as Jio Hotstar in some regions).

You'll need a subscription to watch the match online, but there are various plans available to choose from. Cricket fans with a Vi or Jio SIM can also access special streaming options.

For viewers outside India, here's where you can watch:

• Australia: Kayo Sports

• USA and Canada: Willow TV

• UK and Ireland: TNT Sports 1 and Discovery+ app

Why This Match Is Special

This isn't just another India-Australia match. There are several reasons why today's game is generating so much buzz:

The Return of Rohit and Virat: Both legends are playing for India after a gap of seven months. Their last appearance was in the Champions Trophy 2025 final back in March. With both having retired from Tests and T20Is, ODIs are now the only format where fans can see them in action for India.

Shubman Gill's Debut as Captain: This is Gill's first match as India's full-time ODI captain. At just 26, he's already leading in Tests and now gets to captain in ODIs too. It will be interesting to see how he manages senior players like Rohit and Virat while stamping his own authority.

Debut Watch: India are expected to hand an ODI debut to all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who has been impressing everyone with his performances. Australia, missing players like Pat Cummins, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, and Cameron Green, might also field a couple of debutants.

Record Ticket Sales: Over 175,000 tickets have been sold for the three-match series, with the Perth game being completely sold out. That tells you everything about how much people want to see Kohli and Rohit in action.

Weather Watch

There's a small concern—Perth has been experiencing rain, and there's about a 90 percent chance of showers today. The toss could be delayed, and if the weather doesn't clear up, we might see a reduced-overs match. Keep your fingers crossed for clear skies!

Don't Miss Out

Whether you're watching on TV or streaming online, make sure you're ready well before 8:30 AM IST so you don't miss the toss and the start of what promises to be an exciting series. With so much at stake and so many storylines to follow, this is one match you don't want to miss!