Australia and India will collide in the ODI series opener at the Optus Stadium, Perth, on Sunday, October 19.
This match will mark the international return of the Indian superstar duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after a long break of over seven months.
With this clash in Perth, Shubman Gill embarks on his journey as the new ODI captain of India after he was recently named as Rohit's successor.
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On the other hand, Mitchell Marsh continues to lead the new-look Aussie side in the absence of Pat Cummins, who is recovering from a back injury.
Here's all you need to know about the ODI records and pitch report of the venue.
How many ODI matches has Optus Stadium in Perth hosted?
The Perth Stadium has hosted 3 ODI matches so far. The team batting first has won 1 time, while the team batting second has emerged victorious twice.
| Team | Won |
|---|---|
| Batting First | 1 |
| Batting Second | 2 |
| Tie/No Result | 0 |
How many spectators can Optus Stadium in Perth hold?
The Optus Stadium has a capacity of about 61,266 spectators, including standing room.
Optus Stadium, Perth: Pitch Report
The pitch at Perth is bouncy and offers plenty of assistance to the fast bowlers. The wicket tends to be lively, providing a good amount of pace and bounce, making it ideal for pacers who have historically enjoyed success here.
The average first innings score at this venue is around 206, indicating that scoring runs here is not easy, particularly against quality pace attacks.
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Since the conditions tend to favour bowlers, any total above 250 can be considered a winning total here. Teams winning the toss may opt to bowl first to take advantage of the fresh conditions.
Optus Stadium, Perth: Average scores and toss results in ODIs
| Average first innings score | 184 |
|---|---|
| Matches won after batting first | 1 |
| Matches won by chasing team | 2 |
What happened in the previous ODI match at Optus Stadium in Perth?
In the last ODI match played at Perth Stadium on November 10, 2024, Australia were made to bat first by the visiting Pakistan team.
The Aussies could only manage to score 140 runs in 31.5 overs before getting bundled out against a fiery Pakistan pace attack. Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah took 3/32 (8.5) and 3/54 (9) respectively, while Haris Rauf picked 2/24 (7).
Sean Abbott top-scored for Australia with his 30(41) before Pakistan chased down the total comprehensively in just 26/5 overs.
Saim Ayub (42 off 52) and Abdullah Shafique (37 off 53) stitched an 84-run opening stand and pacer Lance Morris was the only wicket-taker for Australia with 2/24 (6).
Rauf was named as player of the match for guiding Pakistan to a clean-sweep.
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What is the highest score by a team at Optus Stadium, Perth in ODIs?
The highest team score at Perth Stadium in ODIs is 259, made by England against Australia in January 2018, during the fifth and final ODI of a five-match series.
This was also the first-ever ODI played at the venue. Joe Root top-scored for England with 62 off 68 balls, while openers Jason Roy (49) and Jonny Bairstow (44), along with Alex Hales (35), contributed to the total.
What is the lowest score by a team at Optus Stadium, Perth in ODIs?
The lowest score at Perth Stadium in ODIs is 140, recorded by Australia against Pakistan on November 10, 2024, when they locked horns in the third match of the series.
Both Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi scalped 3 wickets each in the match.
What is the highest individual score at Optus Stadium, Perth in ODIs?
Marcus Stoinis holds the record for the highest individual score at Perth Stadium in ODIs, with 87 off 99 balls. Despite his strong innings, Australia fell short by 12 runs, losing the match after failing to chase down 259.
What is the best bowling figure at Optus Stadium, Perth in ODIs?
The best bowling figures at Perth Stadium in ODIs belong to Tom Curran, who took 5/35 against Australia in January 2018. His remarkable performance helped England win the match by 12 runs.
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Which batter has the most runs at Optus Stadium, Perth in ODIs?
Australia’s Marcus Stoinis is the top run-scorer at Perth Stadium in ODIs, with 101 runs in two matches at an average of 50.50. His highest score of 87 came in the first-ever ODI played at this venue in January 2018.
Which bowler has the most wickets at Optus Stadium, Perth in ODIs?
The record for most wickets taken at Perth Stadium in ODIs is shared by England’s Tom Curran and Australia’s Andrew Tye, each with five wickets.
Australia vs India, 1stODI: Betting odds
According to Dafabet, Australia are the slight favourites to win the 1st ODI match against India in Perth.
| Team | Betting odds |
| Australia | 1.79 |
| India | 2.00 |
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