New Delhi: The Men in Blue will take on Australia in a thrilling three-match ODI series starting October 19, which will mark the return of star battersVirat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Both players have already retired from the shortest format after the team’s 2024 T20 World Cup victory and also stepped away from Test cricket earlier this year to focus on ODIs. Their comeback has generated a lot of buzz among fans.

Kohli and Rohit last featured in an international match during the Champions Trophy final in March, playing crucial roles in India’s title win, and this series against Australia will mark their first competitive action since then. This series will be Shubman Gill‘s first assignment as a full-time ODI skipper, replacing Rohit Sharma.

Head-to-head record

India and Australia have played 152 ODI matches against each other. Out of these 152 games, the Men in Blue have won 58, and the Aussies have emerged victorious in 84 matches, while 10 matches ended in a no result.

India vs Australia, 1st ODI live-streaming

When will the ODI match between India and Australia start?

The ODI match will begin on Sunday, October 19.

What time will the India vs Australia match begin?

The match will start at 09:00 AM IST, with the toss scheduled at 08:30 AM IST.

Where will the ODI match between India and Australia be played?

The ODI match will be played at Perth Stadium.

Where to watch the India vs Australia ODI match on television in India?

The match will be live-telecast on the Star Sports network in India.

Where to watch the online streaming of the ODI match between India and Australia?

The ODI match can be streamed on the JioHotstar app and website.

Weather report

According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for the match between India and Australia is likely to be interrupted by rain. There are chances of heavy rain, and multiple interruptions are expected during the match. The temperature is expected to be around 15 to 19 degrees Celsius.

Pitch report

The Perth Stadium has hosted just three ODI matches so far, and the surface provides extra help for the fast bowlers. The average first innings is 183, and the highest chased target is 153. Teams that batted second have on two occasions. The batters will have to adapt to the pace and bounce of the pitch before playing their shots.