Check out how to watch India v Australia in the Cricket World Cup 2023, including TV and radio coverage, UK time and our key player to watch.
Hosts and heavy favourites India kick off their World Cup campaign in a blockbuster fixture against Australia in Chennai.
Now we’re talking. This is the fifth match of the competition, but the first between two real titans of the sport. India – at home – are expected to cruise to the semi-finals and beyond, while it is anyone’s guess as to which Australia turns up at this World Cup.
The Aussies have played a lot of cricket recently, losing series to both South Africa and India in the last six weeks. But despite the losses, they still boast a number of fantastically talented individuals that have the potential to beat anyone on their day.
Nevertheless, India head into the fixture as firm favourites in front of what will be a 50,000 seater sell-out at the M A Chidambaram Stadium.
A major boost to India is the return of quick-bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who missed much of the last year through injury. There are few genuinely irreplaceable players in world cricket, but Bumrah is one of them – and adds to what will already be a star-studded line-up featuring Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill.
RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch India v Australia on TV and online, as well as our pick for key player to watch.
When is India v Australia?
India v Australia will take place on Sunday 8th October 2023.
Check out our Cricket World Cup on TV guide for the latest times and information.
India v Australia UK time
India v Australia will start at 9:30am.
What TV channel is India v Australia on?
You can watch the match live on Sky Sports Cricket and Main Event from 9am.
You can add the Sky Sports Cricket channel for just £18 per month or pick up the complete sports package for just £25 per month.
How to live stream India v Australia online
Sky Sports customers can live stream the match via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription.
You can also watch the match via NOW without signing up to a contract.
NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via TNT Sports.
Listen to India v Australia on radio
You can listen to the match on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, which is available on DAB radio or you can tune into the station via most TV packages.
You can also listen to Radio 5 Sports Extra via the BBC Sounds app, or online via the BBC Sport website and app.
India v Australia key player to watch
Glenn Maxwell (Australia)
Already a vital player for Australia, the weight of responsibility placed on Maxwell increased further when the Aussies opted to replace the injured spin option of Ashton Agar with batter Marnus Labuschagne.
The result is that Maxwell goes into the World Cup as Australia’s second-choice spinner and premier all-rounder. Already a superstar with the bat, Maxwell will now also need to be a superstar with the ball if Australia have any chance of going the distance.
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