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After an exciting ODI series the focus now moves to the quick T20 format as India faces Australia in the first T20 match at Manuka Oval on Wednesday. With Australia confident after winning the ODI series this game begins a new chapter for India led by Suryakumar Yadav and his young energetic T20 team. Key players for India: India come into this match full of confidence after winning the Asia Cup 2025 last month. Captain Suryakumar Yadav will be keen to make a strong start to the series especially after struggling with his batting form. The team features talented players like Shubman Gill Rinku Singh and Tilak Varma who can change the course of the game in just a few overs. With many senior players taking a break attention will also be on young all-rounders Abhishek Sharma Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shivam Dube who add strength and balance to the team. India’s bowling unit led by Jasprit Bumrah appears well-rounded with Kuldeep Yadav Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakaravarthy offering different styles well-suited to Australian pitches. Key players for Australia: Meanwhile Australia led by Mitchell Marsh will aim to keep their winning streak going. Marsh’s powerful batting form makes him a major challenge for the Indian team. Australia’s top order includes Travis Head and Matthew Short who can take full advantage of the powerplay overs. With Tim David’s finishing ability and Marcus Stoinis’s all-round skills in the middle order their batting lineup looks strong and balanced. In bowling Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Ellis lead the attack bringing both experience and accuracy to the side. Team India squad: Suryakumar Yadav (C) Abhishek Sharma Shubman Gill (VC) Tilak Varma Nitish Kumar Reddy Shivam Dube Axar Patel Jitesh Sharma (WK) Varun Chakaravarthy Jasprit Bumrah Arshdeep Singh Kuldeep Yadav Harshit Rana Sanju Samson (WK) Rinku Singh Washington Sundar. Team India predicted playing 11: Shubman Gill Abhishek Sharma Suryakumar Yadav (Captain) Tilak Varma Rinku Singh Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper) Axar Patel Washington Sundar Jasprit Bumrah Arshdeep Singh Kuldeep Yadav. Australia squad: Mitchell Marsh (captain) Sean Abbott (games 1-3) Xavier Bartlett Tim David Glenn Maxwell (games 3-5) Ben Dwarshuis (games 4-5) Nathan Ellis Josh Hazlewood (games 1-2) Mahli Beardman (games 3-5) Travis Head Josh Philippe (wicket-keeper) Josh Inglis (wicket-keeper) Matthew Kuhnemann Mitchell Owen Matt Short Marcus Stoinis Adam Zampa Tanveer Sangha Team Australia predicted playing 11 Travis Head Mitchell Marsh (Captain) Matthew Short Tim David Marcus Stoinis Josh Inglis (Wicketkeeper) Mitchell Owen Sean Abbott Nathan Ellis Josh Hazlewood Tanveer Sangha.