Final result
Australia won by 7 wickets
Player of the match: MR Marsh
Result · One-Day Internationals
India Cricket vs Australia
Result · One-Day Internationals
Venue par · 179Chase success · 52%POTM · MR Marsh
Match preview & overview
Australia cruise to 7-wicket win as India collapse to 136/9 in Perth ODI
Australia Cricket beat India Cricket by 7 wickets in the ODI at Optus Stadium, Perth on 19 October 2025. India lost the toss, were asked to bat, and never recovered from a catastrophic start that left them 27/3 after the powerplay. They finished on 136/9, well below the venue's average first-innings score of 179. Australia's reply was measured rather than spectacular: 55/2 in the powerplay, then 76 more runs for just one wicket in the middle overs. They crossed the line at 131/3, and MR Marsh took the Player of the Match award for his contribution to the chase.
The match was settled by India's batting collapse rather than exceptional Australian bowling. Losing 3 wickets in the first 10 overs for 27 runs placed the entire weight of recovery on a middle order that managed 109 runs across the next phases. It kept them competitive in terms of balls faced, but not in terms of runs. Australia never looked threatened.
For context, the 171-match ODI rivalry between these sides is one of the closest in the format. India lead the head-to-head 75 wins to 73, with 23 no-results. This fixture nudges Australia back toward parity.
Pitch report & venue insights
Optus Stadium, Perth — 65-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2017–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
65
T20 matches hosted
179
Avg 1st-innings score
152
Avg 2nd-innings score
52%
Chase success rate
39
Avg powerplay runs
57%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
India's top order crumbled in the powerplay
India lost 3 wickets for just 27 runs in the first 10 overs, a start that effectively set the ceiling on their innings. Recovering from 27/3 is possible, but the pressure it places on the middle order rarely produces a competitive total. India's final score of 136/9 was well below Optus Stadium's average first-innings score of 179.
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Australia's powerplay answered India's brittle start
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Mitchell Marsh named Player of the Match
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Toss advantage played out as expected at Perth
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Rivalry finely poised across 171 ODI meetings
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top Australia batter markets may carry more interest than outright result lines given how lopsided the winning margin was; Australia's middle order barely needed to get involved.
- India's powerplay batting fragility (27/3 in the first innings) could make early wicket markets more active in any subsequent meeting between these sides.
- The toss has historically been a significant factor at Optus Stadium, with teams electing to field 52 per cent of the time. Toss-related markets are worth watching in context of the venue's chase success rate of 49 per cent.
- Player of the Match markets in this rivalry have recently favoured all-rounders; MR Marsh's award here follows a pattern worth noting across the broader 2025 series.
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Frequently asked
Questions about India Cricket vs Australia
Who won the India vs Australia ODI on 19 October 2025?
Australia Cricket won the match by 7 wickets at Optus Stadium, Perth. India were restricted to 136/9 in their innings, and Australia chased the target down for 131/3. Mitchell Marsh was named Player of the Match.
What was India's score in the Perth ODI?
India scored 136/9 in their innings at Optus Stadium, Perth. They lost 3 wickets for 27 runs in the powerplay, which proved decisive. The total was well short of the venue's average first-innings score of 179 across 65 matches.
What is the head-to-head record between India and Australia in ODIs?
Across 171 ODI meetings, India hold a narrow lead with 75 wins to Australia's 73, with 23 no-results. It is one of the closest bilateral records in the format. Australia's win in Perth moves them within two of India's overall tally.
Where to watch India vs Australia ODI matches in the UK?
ODI matches between India and Australia are typically broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Streaming is available via Sky Go or a NOW TV day pass for those without a subscription. Check Sky's listings for specific coverage times, accounting for the time difference between the UK and Perth (Western Australia is 8 hours ahead of GMT).
Why did Australia choose to field after winning the toss in Perth?
Australia opted to field after winning the toss at Optus Stadium, a decision consistent with the venue's patterns: captains have chosen to field 52 per cent of the time at this ground across 65 ODIs. The chase success rate at Optus Stadium sits at 49 per cent, so the decision was backed by marginal but real statistical logic.
What is Optus Stadium like as a cricket venue for ODIs?
Optus Stadium in Perth has hosted 65 ODI matches with an average first-innings score of 179. The average powerplay score is 37 runs, and teams chasing win roughly 49 per cent of the time. It is a venue that tends to reward lateral movement early, and the bounce on offer suits Australia's pace attack particularly well.
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Photo credits (4)
- Mitchell Marsh — photo by www.davidmolloyphotography.com, CC BY 2.0 · source
- Jasprit Bumrah — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Mitchell Starc — photo by Dave Morton, Public domain · source
- Steve Smith — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source