Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill have provided an explosive start in the Powerplay, hitting boundaries at regular intervals. Australia must break this partnership to slow down the scoring rate.

Catch the score updates, commentary and highlights from the 1st T20I match between India and Australia in Canberra on Wednesday.

The first encounter is being played at the Manuka Oval in Canberra as the hosts won the toss and opted to field.

Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first against India in the opening T20I at Manuka Oval, Canberra. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav said he wanted to bat first as the wicket may slow down later.

Here’s how to watch the 1st T20 match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl first during the first T20I match at Manuka Oval, Canberra, on9, 2025

India will be up against Australia in the five-match T20I series, set to commence in the capital Canberra. Following the Asia Cup, this is the Indian team's first T20 assignment and Australia will challenge Suryakumar Yadav and Co,

The first T20I between Australia and India will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network . Where to watch the live stream of the first T20I between Australia and India? The first T20I between Australia and India will be live streamed on JioHotstar.

India batsman Shreyas Iyer is in stable condition and recovering well from spleen injury, Twenty20 captain Suryakumar Yadav says. Iyer suffered a lacerated spleen on Saturday during India’s victory over Australia in their third one-day international (ODI) when he fell awkwardly while making a catch.