IND-A v AUS-A: Live stream and TV details for 1st ODI in Puducherry

India A will play Australia A in the first ODI of the Australia A tour of India on October 6, 2026, at the Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground, Puducherry, with the match starting at 2 PM IST. Local viewers can access live coverage via the Jio Hotstar app or website and on the Star Sports Networks.

The tour comprises two Tests and three ODIs, with India A winning the Test series 1-0 before the white-ball phase. The three-match ODI series begins with this fixture, and Ruturaj Gaikwad has been named captain of India A while Nathan McSweeney and Josh Philippe are listed among Australia A’s leadership group.

India A’s squad for the ODI series includes Priyansh Arya, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar and Prabhsimran Singh, among others; the source describes these players as "and a few more stars will be in action for India A."

Australia A’s group features Aaron Hardie, Sam Konstas, Nikhil Chaudhary, Mitch Owen, Jack Edwards, Ben Dwarshuis and Spencer Johnson; the report states these players "have already played international cricket for Australia." Nathan McSweeney and Josh Philippe are cited as part of the side’s leadership cohort.

The first unofficial ODI is scheduled to begin at 2 PM IST, with the toss set for 1:30 PM IST at the Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground, Puducherry. The report notes there is currently no available option to watch the live action of the game in Australia.

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