Australia bowl first, leave out Abbott; India pick three spinners
Matt Kuhnemann fills the spot created by Adam Zampa's absence as Australia look to continue their strong T20I form
29/10Live
1st T20I (N), India tour of Australia at Canberra, Oct 29 2025
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![India]( "India")
42/1 * (4.5/20 ov) -
![Australia]( "Australia")
Current Run Rate
CRR
8.68
29/10Live
1st T20I (N), India tour of Australia at Canberra, Oct 29 2025
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![India]( "India")
42/1 * (4.5/20 ov) -
![Australia]( "Australia")
Current Run Rate
CRR
8.68
Match Day
Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of first three T20Is against Australia
Nitish Kumar Reddy complained of back stiffness which has impacted his recovery and mobility; Shivam Dube is in the XI for the first T20I
Suryakumar Yadav calls India's problem of plenty 'a good headache'
India captain says "If we want to win the match, then never mind the combination"
Tanveer Sangha drafted into Australia's T20I squad to replace Zampa
The legspinner played seven T20Is in 2023, including taking four wickets on debut, but hasn't played since
Preview
Battle for T20 World Cup favouritism begins
Jasprit Bumrah and Josh Inglis are two big returns for either team as No.1 and No.2 face off with the T20 World Cup edging closer
