IND vs AUS 1st ODI: Cricket fever has officially gripped Australia — and it’s all thanks to the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli! As the India vs Australia ODI series 2025 kicks off in Perth, the excitement has reached record levels.
Fans are flooding stadiums, tickets are selling out like never before, and the atmosphere? Simply electric. Over 1,75,000 tickets have already been sold — a clear sign that this isn’t just another series, it’s a cricket carnival.
Historic Rivalry, Fresh Chapter Begins in Perth
The Men’s ODI Series between India and Australia was officially launched at the iconic Perth Stadium, where players from both sides came together to celebrate their long-standing rivalry.
From Virat Kohli’s fire to Rohit Sharma’s class, Indian fans can’t wait to see their heroes back in action. Australian stars Mitchell Starc and Travis Head joined India’s Nitish Kumar Reddy and Dhruv Jurel for a special photo shoot — with a backdrop filled with unforgettable moments from past India-Australia clashes.
“Both Teams Bring Out the Best in Each Other”
Before the official photos, Travis Head and Axar Patel shared their thoughts with the media — and both sounded equally pumped up.
“We’re expecting some really good cricket over the next few days. The conditions at Perth Stadium are excellent, and both teams have prepared well,” said Travis Head, reflecting the confidence of the Aussie camp.
“Australia and India always bring out the best in each other. The energy here is fantastic, and we’re ready for a high-quality contest,” added Axar Patel, representing Team India’s mindset.
Match Details: IND vs AUS 1st ODI
- Date: Saturday, October 19, 2025
- Venue: Perth Stadium, Australia
- Format: 3-Match ODI Series
🇮🇳 India Squad 2025
Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal.
🇦🇺 Australia Squad 2025
Mitchell Marsh (C), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Matthew Renshaw, Matthew Short, Mitchell Starc.
With Rohit Sharma’s comeback, Virat Kohli’s hunger, and Australia’s home advantage, fans are set for a thrilling ODI battle. From Perth’s fast pitches to passionate crowds, everything points toward an epic cricket spectacle.
Get ready — because when India meets Australia, cricket becomes more than a game. It becomes emotion, pride, and history in motion
