Kohli, Rohit struggle as India lose to Australia in ODI Perth opener
Summary
Australia defeated India by seven wickets in the first one-day international cricket match at Perth Stadium. Rain affected the game, reducing India's innings to 26 overs and setting Australia a revised target of 131 runs, which they achieved in 21.1 overs. Key contributions came from Australia's captain Mitchell Marsh, who scored 46 not out.Key Facts
- Australia won against India by seven wickets in the first ODI at Perth Stadium.
- Mitchell Marsh captained Australia and scored 46 not out.
- Rain interrupted the game several times, causing India's innings to be reduced to 26 overs with a revised target of 131 runs.
- India's key players, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, struggled, with Kohli dismissed without scoring.
- India's new captain Shubman Gill was out for 10 runs.
- Australia reached the target of 131 in 21.1 overs.
- Josh Philippe supported Marsh with a score of 37 runs in his first ODI since 2021.
- The match was affected by rain interruptions, and the series will continue in Adelaide and Sydney.
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