Australia takes the field first in ODI clash as Shubman Gill debuts as India’s new captain against them

Australia has won the toss and opted to bowl first in the opening One Day International (ODI) against India in Perth. This match marks the beginning of India’s eight-game tour of Australia, a significant event leading up to the 2027 Cricket World Cup.

Shubman Gill’s Captaincy Debut

Shubman Gill is making headlines as he captains the Indian team for the first time in ODIs, taking over from Rohit Sharma. Gill is not only the ODI skipper but also leads India’s Test team, marking a new era in Indian cricket.

Team Lineups

• Australia:
  • Travis Head
  • Mitch Marsh (captain)
  • Matt Short
  • Josh Philippe
  • Matt Renshaw
  • Mitch Owen
  • Cooper Connolly
  • Mitchell Starc
  • Nathan Ellis
  • Matt Kuhnemann
  • Josh Hazlewood
• India:
  • Rohit Sharma
  • Shubman Gill (captain)
  • Virat Kohli
  • Shreyas Iyer
  • KL Rahul
  • Axar Patel
  • Washington Sundar
  • Nitish Reddy
  • Harshit Rana
  • Arshdeep Singh
  • Mohammed Siraj

Upcoming Matches

India’s tour includes three ODIs followed by five T20 matches. Here are the details:

Key Players to Watch

Mitchell Starc returns to the Australian squad, adding strength to the bowling lineup. Rohit Sharma’s experience alongside Virat Kohli will be crucial for India as they aim for a successful tour.

This opening ODI promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams prepare for a competitive series ahead.