IND vs AUS: After World Cup Final, India and Australia to meet for T20I series - All you need to know

India faced a heart-wrenching defeat against Australia in the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 final on Sunday. Despite the setback, the Men in Blue must swiftly shift their focus as they are scheduled to encounter the same opponents in the T20 series starting on November 23.

While the official squad for the forthcoming series remains undisclosed, it is anticipated that many players from the World Cup final will secure spots in the Indian squad. The inclusion of veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the T20 lineup will be of interest, considering their absence from T20 matches since the last 20-over World Cup.

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Additionally, India's T20 captain Hardik Pandya, who sustained an ankle injury during the ongoing World Cup while attempting to stop a delivery, is likely to be absent from the upcoming T20 series against Australia. 

India vs Australia T20 series venues:

The T20 series, commencing on November 23, is set to unfold across five venues: Vizag, Trivandrum, Guwahati, Nagpur, and Hyderabad. All matches are scheduled to commence at 7 PM IST. 

Below is a list of dates and venues for each match:

India vs Australia, 1st T20I: Thursday, November 23, Vizag 

India vs Australia, 2nd T20I: Sunday, November 26, Trivandrum 

India vs Australia, 3rd T20I: Tuesday, November 28, Guwahati 

India vs Australia, 4th T20I: Friday, December 1, Nagpur 

India vs Australia, 5th T20I: Sunday, December 3, Hyderabad

India vs Australia T20 series: Where to watch

The T20 series between India and Australia will be broadcast live on Sports18 and Colors Cineplex. Additionally, fans can catch the live stream of the matches on the JioCinema app and website.