Cricket fans are gearing up for an exciting series as Australia takes on India in a series of ODIs and T20Is. The competition kicks off a busy summer of cricket down under, featuring high-stakes matches across various iconic venues.
Australia vs. India ODI Series Schedule
The One Day International (ODI) series will commence on October 19, 2023. Here are the details of the matches:
- Match 1: October 19, 2023 – Optus Stadium, Perth at 4:30 AM (UK time)
- Match 2: October 23, 2023 – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide at 4:30 AM (UK time)
- Match 3: October 25, 2023 – Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney at 4:30 AM (UK time)
Upcoming T20I Series
Following the ODI matches, a five-match T20I series will take place:
- Match 1: October 29, 2023 – Manuka Oval, Canberra at 8:15 AM (UK time)
- Match 2: October 31, 2023 – Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne at 8:15 AM (UK time)
- Match 3: November 2, 2023 – Ninja Stadium, Tasmania at 8:15 AM (UK time)
- Match 4: November 6, 2023 – Heritage Bank Stadium, Gold Coast at 8:15 AM (UK time)
- Match 5: November 8, 2023 – The Gabba, Brisbane at 8:15 AM (UK time)
How to Watch the Matches Live
All ODI and T20I matches will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and available via discovery+. Viewers can access TNT Sports, which offers multiple channels including:
- TNT Sports 1
- TNT Sports 2
- TNT Sports 3
- TNT Sports 4
- Red-button channels TNT Sports 5 to 10
Subscriptions to TNT Sports can be obtained through services like discovery+, BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media.
Recent Context in Cricket
Australia recently defeated South Africa, achieving their second-highest ODI total ever of 431 runs. This victory demonstrates their readiness for the upcoming series against India.
In contrast, India has just concluded a successful campaign, winning the Asia Cup and triumphing in a Test series against West Indies. The return of cricketing legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma adds to India’s competitive edge.
This series not only serves as a thrilling contest between two cricketing powerhouses but also plays a critical role in shaping future selections for the upcoming Ashes series.
