Perth is set to host the first ODI between India and Australia on October 19, 2025, but the weather forecast has cricket fans on edge. Rain is anticipated, potentially interrupting the highly anticipated match and the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the ODI squad.

The Bureau of Meteorology predicts a 70% chance of rain on Sunday morning in Perth, with the likelihood of precipitation continuing throughout the day. Showers are expected to be partly cloudy and breezy in the afternoon, with temperatures around 18 degrees Celsius. The Optus Stadium match is scheduled to begin at 11:30 AM local time (9:00 AM IST), and the inclement weather may lead to multiple interruptions and a possible delayed start.

Here's an hourly breakdown of the weather forecast for the first ODI: * 10:00 AM: 18°C, 48% chance of rain * 11:00 AM: 19°C, 47% chance of rain * 12:00 PM: 19°C, 51% chance of rain * 1:00 PM: 18°C, 25% chance of rain * 2:00 PM: 18°C, 20% chance of rain * 3:00 PM: 17°C, 20% chance of rain * 4:00 PM: 15°C, 20% chance of rain * 5:00 PM: 15°C, 20% chance of rain * 6:00 PM: 14°C, 15% chance of rain

Overcast conditions could favor teams that win the toss choosing to field first, as seamers may find assistance with the swinging ball. The Perth pitch is known for its variable bounce and challenging conditions for batters.

This ODI series marks the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the Indian side after a seven-month absence, their last appearance being in the Champions Trophy 2025. Shubman Gill will captain India, taking over from Rohit Sharma, and Shreyas Iyer will serve as vice-captain. Jasprit Bumrah is absent from the ODI series, with Mohammed Siraj expected to lead the pace attack.

India and Australia have a storied ODI rivalry, having played 152 matches. Australia holds the edge with 84 wins, while India has won 58, and 10 matches have ended with no result. Their most recent ODI encounter was in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final, where India secured a four-wicket victory.

The full squads are as follows:

• India: Shubman Gill (C), Shreyas Iyer (VC), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna.
• Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Alex Carey, Josh Philippe, Xavier Bartlett, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Starc.

With the series serving as preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup, both India and Australia will be aiming to fine-tune their combinations.