AUS vs IND 2025: The stage is set for India’s first One-Day International against Australia at Perth Stadium. The team feels a clear sense of renewal. After months of reflection and quiet rebuilding, the selectors have mixed experience with fresh energy. Shubman Gill will also lead the ODI team now, and he will captain India in an ODI for the first time. The responsibility is big, but his calm temperament and sharp game sense have earned the dressing room’s trust.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli took a break after stepping away from Test and T20I cricket. They now return and strengthen the batting order. Their presence steadies the top order. Shreyas Iyer takes the role of vice-captain and brings balance to the middle overs with his controlled stroke play. KL Rahul continues as wicketkeeper and shows quiet consistency in that role.
Hardik Pandya’s injury will force the all-round duties on Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Nitish Kumar Reddy. The selectors prefer spinners who add batting depth, so they might drop Kuldeep Yadav for the first match.
Mohammed Siraj will lead the pace attack. Harshit Rana will bring liveliness, while Arshdeep Singh will add control. Together, they will form a pace unit ready to adapt and experiment before bigger tournaments arrive.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | Captain, Batsman |
| Rohit Sharma | Batsman |
| Virat Kohli | Batsman |
| Shreyas Iyer | Vice-Captain, Batsman |
| KL Rahul | Wicketkeeper, Batsman |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | All-rounder |
| Axar Patel | All-rounder |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
| Mohammed Siraj | Bowler |
| Harshit Rana | Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
Early Test For 2027 World Cup Plans
The first ODI on October 19, 2025, at 9:00 AM IST carries more meaning than a regular bilateral match. Gill faces his first big test as captain in foreign conditions. India begin their road to the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup. South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia will co-host that tournament. The management will want to test combinations early and give new players exposure while keeping the core intact.
Australia always pose a tough challenge. Still, India enter the match with a strong top order and confident young all-rounders. This approach shows a clear and practical plan. Rohit and Kohli’s return gives Gill valuable support in his first match as captain. The team looks ready to find a rhythm rather than chase major change. If the players hold their form and intent, the opening game in Perth could begin India’s next strong white-ball phase.
