India's preparation for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 will include a high-profile tour of Australia later this year, featuring eight white-ball matches across eight iconic venues. Cricket Australia has officially announced the schedule, which includes three ODIs and five T20Is, marking the first-ever five-match T20I series between India and Australia.
India vs Australia ODI
Fixtures
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1st ODI: October 19 – Perth Stadium, Perth (D/N)
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2nd ODI: October 23 – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (D/N)
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3rd ODI: October 25 – SCG, Sydney (D/N)
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India vs Australia T20I
Fixtures
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1st T20I: October 29 – Manuka Oval, Canberra (N)
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2nd T20I: October 31 – MCG, Melbourne (N)
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3rd T20I: November 2 – Bellerive Oval, Hobart (N)
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4th T20I: November 6 – Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast (N)
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5th T20I: November 8 – The Gabba, Brisbane (N)
This action-packed schedule is seen as a crucial warm-up for the World Cup slated to take place in India and Sri Lanka in February-March 2026. The series will also be historic as it marks the first time Australia's men's team will play in all eight states and territories during a single season.
Source: Hindustan Times