First T20 international Team India’s ongoing tour of Australia It will take place on 29 October 2025 at Manuka Oval in Canberra. This high-stakes encounter marks the start of a five-match T20I series between the world’s best T20 teams.
Aus vs Ind, 1st T20I: Preview
Australia enter the series with a mix of experienced campaigners and exciting new talent. With key players like Glenn Maxwell unavailable for the first two T20Is, the squad is led by Mitchell Marsh and relies on a balanced bowling attack featuring both pace and spin options. With a couple of recent wins in the T20IS, Australia will be looking for home advantage on a pitch that has historically featured aggressive batting and tactical bowling.
On the other hand, India are coming off a strong run in the recent T20I fixtures despite missing their all-rounder Hardik Pandyawho are out of the team for an undisclosed reason. The Indian squad is loaded with power hitters at the top, including quick scorers like Suryakumar Yadav and Abhishek Sharma. India’s bowling looks booked with a mix of experienced pacers and powerful spinners aiming to exploit the changing pitch conditions of Manuka Oval.
Manuka oval pitch sheet
The Manuka Oval in Canberra is expected to offer a batting-friendly surface for the 1st T20I between Australia and India. Historically, the venue has averaged first innings of 150 in T20I matches with good bounce and pace for the fast bowler, as well as slower spin options for the spinners. The pacing tends to be a bit slow, but it rewards time-consuming fruits before accelerating.
Manuka oval has hosted 22 T20I matches where first time teams have won 10 times and won 9 times showing that we are balanced against teams. Scores above 180 are generally competitive in this space.
Canberra Weather Forecast
A cool week is forecast in Canberra, with game temperatures expected to fluctuate between 9°C and 15°C. Although there is a slight chance of rain, any showers are expected to be short and fleeting. Crucially, no heavy drizzle is expected during the first T20I, which starts at 7:15 am local time (1:45 pm IST). The forecast calls for an early morning shower, but conditions are expected to clear well before match time.
The weather will be mostly cloudy with moderate humidity, dropping to a minimum of 50 percent during the game. Expect a noticeable breeze at about 17 km/h.
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