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AUS vs IND statistical preview: Key stats, records and head-to-head ahead of 1st ODI

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AUS vs IND 1st ODI preview [Source: AFP Photos]AUS vs IND 1st ODI preview [Source: AFP Photos]

The ICC ODI rivalry reignites as Australia take on India in the first ODI of the three-match series on Sunday, October 19 at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The high-voltage contest is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM IST.

Australia

Australia will be led by Mitchell Marsh, who will open the innings alongside Travis Head. The home side have, however, suffered a major setback with Cameron Green ruled out due to a low-grade side strain sustained during training. Marnus Labuschagne has been drafted in as Green’s replacement and will slot in at No. 3.

The bowling attack will be spearheaded by Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Ellis, all of whom bring different strengths to the lineup. Matthew Renshaw and Josh Phillippe will be vital in stabilizing the middle order while Cooper Connolly and Matthew Kuhnemann provide valuable all-round balance. Australia will look to use home conditions to their advantage and start the series with authority.

India

India, under the fresh leadership of Shubman Gill, will enter the series full of confidence after a commanding 2-0 Test series victory over the West Indies at home. This will be Gill’s first assignment as ODI captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma, who returns to the side alongside Virat Kohli after their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 win in Dubai earlier this year.

India’s newly appointed vice-captain Shreyas Iyer will play deputy to Gill while KL Rahul will take up wicketkeeping duties. The bowling lineup looks sharp, with Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj handling the new ball and Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel providing spin options. With Harshit Rana also making an impression as a lively pace option, India appear well-balanced as they aim to draw first blood against the reigning world champions.

IND vs AUS head-to-head overview

Australia and India have faced each other 152 times in ODIs. Australia lead the head-to-head with 84 wins while India have secured 58 victories and 10 matches have ended with no result.

Optus Stadium Perth pitch report

The Optus Stadium in Perth has hosted just three ODIs so far with teams batting second winning on two occasions. The surface traditionally favours fast bowlers, offering steep bounce and early swing which makes it a challenge for top-order batters to settle in. The average first innings score here is 183 while the highest successful chase is 153. Expect seamers to dominate early proceedings before conditions slightly ease for batting later on. The captain winning the toss is likely to field first to make the most of the fresh pitch.

Australia and India’s probable playing XI

Australia

Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Renshaw, Josh Phillippe (wk), Mitchell Owen, Cooper Connolly, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis

India

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.

Top run scorers in IND vs AUS ODIs

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Virat Kohli: 2451 Runs

Virat Kohli has scored 2451 runs in 50 ODIs against Australia at an average of 54.46, including 8 centuries and 15 fifties with a top score of 123. Known for his consistency against Australia, Kohli remains India’s biggest hope in the middle order.

Rohit Sharma: 2407 Runs

The Indian opener has piled up 2407 runs in 46 matches at an average of 57.30, including 8 hundreds and 9 fifties with a best of 209. His ability to dominate the Australian pacers makes him a game-changer.

KL Rahul: 733 Runs

The reliable wicketkeeper-batter has accumulated 733 runs in 17 matches at an impressive average of 61.08, including 7 fifties. His role in the middle order will be key against Australia’s varied bowling attack.

Top wicket-takers in IND vs AUS ODIs

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Adam Zampa: 37 Wickets

The leg-spinner has taken 37 wickets in 24 matches against India at an average of 33.32 with best figures of 4/45. Although sidelined from the first ODI, his knack for breaking partnerships makes him a crucial weapon for Australia in the middle overs.

Kuldeep Yadav: 31 Wickets

India’s left-arm wrist-spinner has bagged 31 wickets in 23 matches at 39.74 average with best figures of 3/54. His variations and drift could trouble the Australian middle order.

Mitchell Starc: 30 Wickets

Mitchell Starc has claimed 30 wickets in 19 matches at 32.66 average with a best of 6/43. Starc’s lethal inswingers remain a nightmare for right-handed batters, especially in Perth.

IND vs AUS key stats

Australia’s records

  • Travis Head has scored 297 runs in 8 ODIs in 2025 at an average of 49.50 and a strike rate of 128.01, including 1 century and 1 fifty.
  • Mitchell Marsh has notched 206 runs in 3 ODIs in 2025 at 68.66 average with one hundred and one fifty.
  • Ben Dwarshuis has taken 10 wickets in 5 ODIs this year at 5.60 economy.
  • Nathan Ellis has picked 7 wickets in 7 ODIs this year at an economy of 4.88.
  • Cooper Connolly has bagged 6 wickets in 3 ODIs in 2025 at 4.21 economy.
  • Josh Hazlewood vs Virat Kohli in ODIs: 58 runs, 98 balls, 5 dismissals
  • Travis Head vs Mohammed Siraj in ODIs: 72 runs, 51 balls, 2 dismissals
  • Mitchell Marsh vs Axar Patel in ODIs: 22 runs, 25 balls, 0 dismissals

India’s records

  • Shubman Gill has amassed 447 runs in 8 ODIs in 2025 at an average of 63.85, with 2 hundreds and 2 fifties.
  • Shreyas Iyer has compiled 424 runs in 8 ODIs this year at 53.00 average, including 4 half-centuries.
  • Rohit Sharma has scored 302 runs in 8 ODIs at 37.75 average, including one hundred and one fifty.
  • Virat Kohli has registered 275 runs in 7 ODIs at 45.83 average with one hundred and two fifties.
  • Harshit Rana has taken 10 wickets in 5 ODIs at an economy of 5.69.
  • Kuldeep Yadav has picked 9 wickets in 7 ODIs at an economy rate of 4.89.
  • Rohit Sharma vs Mitchell Starc in ODIs: 157 runs, 151 balls, 3 dismissals
  • Kuldeep Yadav vs Marnus Labuschagne in ODIs: 99 runs 107 balls, 2 dismissals

Records that can be broken in IND vs AUS 1st ODI

  • Mitchell Marsh is one six away from reaching 100 ODI sixes.
  • Travis Head requires 58 runs to complete 3000 ODI runs.
  • Mitchell Starc needs 6 wickets to complete 250 ODI wickets.
  • Rohit Sharma is 6 sixes short of 350 ODI sixes.
  • Axar Patel requires 5 fours to complete 50 ODI fours.