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Toss Winner - Australia won the toss and choose to bowl first
Australia beat India by 7 wickets (D/L) method
Australia’s last ODI series at home resulted in a 2-1 loss to South Africa.
Australia are our picks for the winners of this clash.
| Tournament: | India tour of Australia, 2025 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Perth Stadium, Burswood, Australia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
India are set to begin an exciting white-ball tour of Australia this week, starting with the ODI leg at Perth Stadium on Sunday. It will be India’s first appearance in this format since their Champions Trophy win in March, and a bit of rust can be expected. Australia, on the other hand, look in better rhythm even without some of their main players. Playing in home conditions gives them a clear edge, and they’ll be confident about setting the tone early in the series.
AUS
193/10 in 37.4 5.12
AUS vs SA 2025
South Africa beat Australia by 84 runs277/10 in 49.1 5.63
198/10 in 40.5 4.85
AUS vs SA 2025
South Africa beat Australia by 98 runs296/8 in 50.0 5.92
IND
Australia’s ODI record hasn’t been great of late as they get ready to host India for this demanding series. Their 2-1 defeat to South Africa exposed a few weaknesses, and they’ll be eager to turn things around in these conditions.
Travis Head, Josh Inglis, and Mitchell Marsh will form the top order, combining steady stroke play with the ability to push the scoring rate when required. Head’s record against India in the 50-over format is outstanding, with three centuries and four fifties in just 15 matches, and another big innings from him wouldn’t surprise anyone.
Matthew Short and Mitchell Owen will control the middle overs, providing structure and fluency through the innings. Cameron Green is expected to give the finishing touch in the death overs through his raw power and clean hitting.
Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc will share the new ball, both known for creating early pressure and breakthroughs, especially on surfaces like Perth that will offer plenty of seam and bounce. Pat Cummins’ absence will be felt in the bowling attack, but Nathan Ellis brings comparable skill and effectiveness to fill the void.
For the spin options, Adam Zampa and Matthew Kuhnemann will be central to the attack. Zampa’s variations and accuracy make him a serious threat to India’s middle order.
Mitchell Marsh Total Runs Over 28.5 1.85
The Australian captain and local lad of Perth, Mitchell Marsh, has played all his cricket on these typical Perth pitches and exactly knows how the pitch behaves. He is also coming off a phenomenal hundred in the recently concluded T20I series. Marsh has scored 206 runs in the three ODI matches he has played in 2025, averaging 68.66 and also smashing one hundred. He might probably be a bit of a risky bet, but with Jasprit Bumrah unavailable, you can take a punt on Marsh to score over 28 runs.
Matt Short Total Runs Over 23.5 1.85
Matt Short returns to the ODI squad after a very long time as an injury replacement. He is likely to play at number 4 in this match and has wealth of experience playing domestic cricket at Perth. In his short ODI career, Short has scored 280 runs in 15 matches, averaging 21.53. Expect a good start to the series from him and we predict his score in today's match to be over 23 runs.
Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Short, Mitchell Owen/Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann/Ben Dwarshuis
Mitchell Starc, Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Mitchell Marsh, Cooper Connolly, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Matthew Kuhnemann
India head into the ODI series with a balanced setup that combines experience and youthful energy. At the top, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and newly appointed captain Shubman Gill bring reliability and flair, setting a strong foundation for the innings.
All attention will be on Rohit and Kohli as they return to white-ball cricket after a seven-month gap. Both have excellent records in Australian conditions and will look to reassert their authority in this format.
The middle order will rely on the composure of Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, while all-rounder Nitish Reddy’s inclusion gives India extra firepower toward the latter stages of the innings.
In the pace department, Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh are expected to share the new ball. Siraj has maintained great rhythm in red-ball cricket recently and could transfer that success here, while Arshdeep’s left-arm angle adds welcome variation.
Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel form the spin duo. Kuldeep’s unpredictable wrist spin could make life difficult for the Australian batters, especially as the ball begins to grip later in the innings.
Shreyas Iyer Total Runs Over 28.5 1.85
One of the finest white-ball players going around in the world and a guy who likes fast-paced tracks, Shreyas Iyer is back in the Indian colors. He has scored 424 runs in eight matches this year, averaging 53, and has a high score of 79. This is a crucial series for Iyer, as there is huge competition for that number 4 spot, and he will look to prove the quality of player he is. He is one of the safest players to bet on in this contest to score over 28 runs.
Rohit Sharma Total Runs Over 28.5 1.85
The "Hitman" is back in Indian colors after a long time. The last time he stepped onto the field in an ODI match was the final of the Champions Trophy, and guess what? Rohit Sharma was the Man of the Match, scoring a half-century. He has come well-prepared for this Australian tour, and this is a real test for him to prove his worth in the team as a senior player. He has a phenomenal record against Australia where he has scored 2407 runs in 46 matches, averaging 57.30. So far in 2025, he has scored 302 runs in eight matches, averaging 37.75. We back him to play a match-winning knock and score not less than a fifty in this fixture.
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Reddy, Harshit Rana, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh
Axar Patel, Shreyas Iyer, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Lokesh Rahul, Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli
The pitch in Perth offers lively bounce and carry, which can make scoring tough in the initial overs. Pacers such as Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Mohammed Siraj will relish bowling here. As the match moves deeper, the surface tends to even out a bit, giving batters more confidence to play through the line and find their rhythm.
The weather in Perth is expected to be mostly partly sunny and pleasant throughout the day.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
Of the three ODIs played at the Perth Stadium, two have been low-scoring affairs, with the team batting first failing to reach 160. The pattern shows that this isn’t a high-scoring venue, and a score of around 260 will be quite challenging.
Total Match Score Under 545.5 1.72
The pitch at Perth Stadium offers a balanced track that favours both the batters and bowlers. The average 1st innings score in the 3 ODI matches played at this venue is 183 runs. It is not a typical high scoring venue and the batters will have to work hard for their runs. India has a pretty good bowling unit and Australia short on experience in the middle order could crumble. So we predict a moderate scoring game and the total match score to be under 546 runs.
India to win the coin toss 1.95
We back the visitors India to win the coin toss in the 1st ODI match played at Perth Stadium against the mighty Australia.
Two of the three ODIs played at the Perth Stadium have been won by the chasing side, showing that the side batting second will be at an advantage at this venue. So expect the team winning the toss to bowl first to exploit the early conditions.
India and Australia share one of the fiercest rivalries in limited-overs cricket, and every series between them brings drama and high-quality contests. This one should be no different. Australia hold the advantage at home, armed with a balanced unit capable of handling every situation. India, while talented and full of potential match-winners, might feel the rust after going seven months without a 50-over outing. Facing a fast and bouncy Perth pitch straight away will test their top order against the pace and bounce generated by Hazlewood and Starc. India could find their footing as the series progresses, but their slow starts overseas often leave them playing catch-up. Given the conditions and recent form, Australia look the better option heading into this encounter.
Australia are our picks for the winners of this clash.
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