India vs Australia Live Score, 1st T20I: Suryakumar Yadav Set for First Big Test as Captain in Australia; Toss at 1:15 PM IST

India and Australia are ready to face off at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Wednesday, October 29, for the first T20I of the five-match series. This electrifying fight opens up India’s T20I tour of Australia making both teams — ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the ICC T20I rankings — to display their superiority before the T20 World Cup 2026. India will be led by Suryakumar Yadav and the team will be looking to win the first match and get back at their opponents for losing the recently concluded ODI series 1-2.

Suryakumar will get a taste of his first major overseas challenge as the captain. Since Suryakumar has taken charge, India has been doing exceptionally well with only three losses recorded from T20 World Cup 2024 victory to date, winning every series and tournament in between. The Men in Blue enter the series full of confidence after a perfect campaign at the Asia Cup where they clinched the title without losing a single game.

Australia, led by Mitchell Marsh, have also been in formidable T20 form, losing just two of their last 20 matches. The Aussies have adopted an aggressive, power-hitting approach at the top, with players like Travis Head and Marsh setting the tone early in the innings. Speaking ahead of the series, Head said, “We can score anything if we get going. For Mitch and me, the plan is to attack early and take advantage of the Powerplay.”

An additional factor contributing to the power of India is the comeback of the infection pacer Jasprit Bumrah who was on rest for the ODI series and is now going to be an impactful player among the Australian batsmen with his deathly speed and precision. Being a team with a strong bowling attack including a deep batting lineup they are the favorite ones to win the first match of the series.

The toss for the India vs Australia 1st T20I will happen at 1:15 PM IST. The fans can look forward to an exciting battle as both sides will be ready for a tremendous start to the series that is going to be very thrilling.