India is touring Australia in the last quarter of 2025. The tour will consist of three ODIs and five T20 Internationals (T20Is). In this blog, we will focus specifically on the ODI series—its preparation, team selection, challenges, strategy, and expectations.
Series Schedule and Key Facts
Series duration: Scheduled to run from October 19, 2025, to November 8, 2025.
ODI matches: 3
T20I matches: 5
Shubman Gill will be India’s captain for the ODIs.
Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been included in India’s ODI squad, although they have retired from Tests and T20Is.
Key bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been rested from the ODI series.
India’s ODI squad list is as follows:
Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (VC), Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Yashasvi Jaiswal.
The T20I squad is also separate, captained by Suryakumar Yadav.
Venue, Pitch, and Conditions
Playing matches in Australia means fast and bouncy pitches, swing and seam that favor bowlers initially, and changing conditions such as evening time, wind, etc.
The main venues where ODIs will be held (as per schedule) are Perth, Adelaide, and Sydney. These pitches may favor bowlers initially, but may become easier for batsmen in the middle and end periods if the pitches don’t slow down.
Due to day-night matches, changing pitch and wind conditions in the evening and night will also impact strategy.
Team and Selection Strategy
India
- Captaincy Change: Shubman Gill has been appointed ODI captain, removing Rohit Sharma from the captaincy.
- Experience vs. Youth Balance: Experienced batsmen like Rohit and Virat have returned.
- Bowling Department: Fast bowlers like Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, and Prasidh Krishna will be given responsibility.
- Spin and Medium Spin: Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar will have to play a role in the middle overs.
- Batting Department: Everyone, from the opening batsmen to the middle order and the end, will have to work—especially if early wickets fall quickly.
- Wicketkeeping: KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel both have the option of taking over as wicketkeeper.
- Rest and Rotation: The BCCI has ensured that some players are rested and a rotation policy is followed.
Australia
The Australian team performs best at home.
Their fast bowlers, domestic batsmen, and experienced players will have to play a key role in the series.
Australia will have to be prepared for India’s changing strategy and new captaincy.
Challenges and Pressure
Challenges Facing India
- Foreign pitches and conditions: Swing, seam, and bouncy pitches will pose a challenge for India’s batsmen and bowlers.
- Pressure of a new captain: This will be Shubman Gill’s first major ODI captaincy experience.
- Utilization of experienced players: Rohit and Virat’s role and expectations from them will be high.
- Bowling balance: If the bowling department is weak initially, the series could slip away.
- Fielding and mental pressure: Any mistake on foreign soil can be costly—dropped catches, run-outs, etc.
Australia’s Challenges
- Countering India’s new leadership and strategy.
- If the pitch suddenly turns favorable for the batsmen, they will have to maintain control.
- If India suffers an early setback, they will need to bounce back.
Strategy and Fighting Path
- India must play safe in the beginning, avoiding losing wickets too quickly.
- Try to restrict runs and pick wickets in the middle overs.
- At the end, aggressive batting is essential—big shots, timely strike rotation.
- Bowlers must display variety—swing, seam, slower, spin, etc.
- Timely bowling changes, field settings, and player selection will be crucial in captaincy decisions.
- Keeping fielding at its highest level—no catches should be dropped.
Prospects and Conclusion
If India starts strongly, they have a good chance of winning the series.
Australia will face pressure in the series, as India will challenge them despite being the home team.
This series will influence India’s ODI strategy, World Cup preparation, and captaincy direction in the coming years.
This series will be a proving ground for new captain Gill.
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