AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction – 1st T20I, India Tour of Australia 2025

The first T20 International of the India tour of Australia 2025 features Australia hosting India at the Manuka Oval, Canberra on 29 October 2025. Australia will look to make a strong start at home, leveraging their familiarity with conditions and squad depth. India head into this series with momentum in the T20 format and will aim to strike early. With the short-format demanding explosive batting, smart bowling combinations and sharp fielding, this game offers excellent fantasy value.

Match Details

• Match: Australia vs India – 1st T20I, India Tour of Australia 2025
• Date: 29 October 2025
• Time: Evening local in Australia / early IST slot
• Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
• Format: Twenty20 International

Team Previews

Australia (AUS)

Australia’s squad features a mix of explosive batters and strong bowlers. With names like Mitchell Marsh, Tim David and Josh Inglis among the batters, the hosts will look to dominate early. Their bowling lineup with the likes of Josh Hazlewood and others brings the depth to challenge India’s batting.

India (IND)

India come in with momentum and a dynamic T20-oriented squad. Players such as Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma have been in fine batting form, while the bowling attack includes options like Varun Chakravarthy and Jasprit Bumrah returning. They will aim to suppress Australia’s batting and set a strong foundation in the series.

Probable Playing XIs

(Final XI subject to toss and confirmation.)

Australia (AUS):

• Mitchell Marsh (c)
• Travis Head
• Tim David
• Josh Inglis (wk)
• Matthew Short
• Marcus Stoinis
• Nathan Ellis
• Xavier Bartlett
• Josh Hazlewood
• Sean Abbott
• Matthew Kuhnemann

India (IND):

• Abhishek Sharma
• Shubman Gill
• Suryakumar Yadav (c)
• Tilak Varma
• Sanju Samson (wk)
• Shivam Dube
• Axar Patel
• Varun Chakravarthy
• Jasprit Bumrah
• Arshdeep Singh
• (One further bowler to complete XI)

Top Fantasy Picks

• Abhishek Sharma (IND): Aggressive top-order batter; high fantasy ceiling.
• Tim David (AUS): Powerful hitter; excellent strike-rate in T20s.
• Varun Chakravarthy (IND): Smart spinner; good value pick for fantasy.
• Nathan Ellis (AUS): Fast bowler with wicket-taking potential and fantasy value.
• Tilak Varma (IND): Young batter in form; differential pick in grand leagues.

Captain & Vice-Captain Suggestions

• Captain (C): Abhishek Sharma (IND) or Tim David (AUS)
• Vice-Captain (VC): Varun Chakravarthy (IND) or Nathan Ellis (AUS)

Match Prediction

With the home advantage and a strong all-round squad, Australia carry a slight edge in this opening T20I. India’s batting depth and form give them the ability to challenge, but the hosts may be better equipped to leverage conditions and start the series on a positive note.
Prediction: Australia to win by approximately 5-7 wickets (if chasing) or by around 20 runs (if batting first).

Fantasy & Strategy Tips

• Focus on top-order batters, since they face most balls and hold high impact.
• Include at least one all-rounder (bat + ball) for maximum fantasy points.
• Choose one specialist bowler from each side likely to bowl in the death overs.
• Monitor the toss: If Australia bat first, favour their batters; if they bowl first, favour their bowlers.
• Balanced team composition: 5 batters, 2 all-rounders, 3 bowlers for optimal fantasy structure.

Conclusion

The AUS vs IND 1st T20I is poised to be an electrifying encounter filled with high stakes and fantasy potential. Australia appear slightly ahead with home conditions in their favour, but India’s batting firepower and competitive mindset ensure this will not be one-sided. For Dream11 cricket users, mixing proven performers with smart differentials will be key to gaining an edge.