IND vs AUS Toss, Playing 11 Update for 1st T20I: Australia captain Mitchell Marsh opted to bowl first after winning the toss against India at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on October 29, 2025 (Wednesday).
After winning the toss, Mitchell Marsh said: We are going to bowl first. It's a good surface. I think most times we come to Canberra, it's always a great surface, beautiful ground, and it's going to be a stellar crowd, so I'm looking forward to it. (On his side playing an aggressive brand of cricket) Yeah, as do India. I think both sides just lack a lot of power. As we know, India are the number one ranked side in the world for a reason, so I'm certainly up and about for the contest. (Build up to the World Cup) Yeah, it's exciting. I think all
teams around the world now are really pushing their deal towards the World Cup, so we're excited to test ourselves against the number one ranked side in the world. (Team combination) Eleven players - a few batters, a few bowlers, and a few all-rounders. Keep it simple (smiles).
Meanwhile India captain Suryakumar Yadav said: We were looking to bat first. I mean, it looks like a good wicket. And I heard from our analysts that there have not been a lot of games played here. Might get slower in the second innings. So, yeah, we wanted to bat first. (On the prep for the series) Yeah, I mean, we were here three, four days before this game. Though it was cold yesterday and today. But today, it looks good. Hopefully, we'll have a good game. (On India's good run in T20 cricket) Yeah, I mean, they know what's to be done when they go inside. They know their roles really well. Have good responsibility on their shoulders. And they just enjoy the game. (On picking the XI) Big headache, yeah. It's a good headache. It's not a bad headache. It's a good headache to have. But yeah, good to have so many options. The guys who are missing out are Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep and Nitish.
IND vs AUS Playing XI
Australia (Playing XI): Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis(w), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Philippe, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood.
India (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.
IND vs AUS- Full Squad
Australia Squad: Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Tim David, Josh Inglis(w), Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Sean Abbott, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Philippe, Nathan Ellis, Tanveer Sangha, Ben Dwarshuis.
India Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Jitesh Sharma.
Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam: A Cricket Quiz
1. As of recent cricket history, which of these two batsmen holds significantly more international centuries across all three formats (Tests, ODIs, T20Is)?
Answer & Explanation:
The correct answer is B. Virat Kohli. Virat Kohli has a vastly higher number of international centuries (over 80) compared to Babar Azam (around 30), highlighting his longevity and prolific scoring across formats.
2. Which of these two batsmen has won the prestigious ICC Men's ODI Player of the Year award more times?
Answer & Explanation:
The correct answer is B. Virat Kohli. Virat Kohli has won the ICC Men's ODI Player of the Year award twice (2017 and 2018), while Babar Azam has won it once (2022).
3. Which of the two, Virat Kohli or Babar Azam, generally boasts a higher career batting average in T20 Internationals (T20Is)?
Answer & Explanation:
The correct answer is B. Virat Kohli. Virat Kohli holds an exceptional T20I batting average, often above 50, which is generally higher than Babar Azam's strong T20I average, showcasing Kohli's remarkable consistency in the shortest format.
4. Among Virat Kohli and Babar Azam, who has scored more centuries in T20 Internationals (T20Is)?
Answer & Explanation:
The correct answer is B. Babar Azam. Babar Azam has scored 3 centuries in T20 Internationals, while Virat Kohli has scored 1 T20I century.
