AUS V IND: Bowlers And Marsh Power Australia To 7-wicket Win In Series Opener
Australia clinched a comfortable seven-wicket win in the first ODI against India at the Optus Stadium, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Skipper Mitchell Marsh shepherded Australia's chase, while India faced a top-order collapse with veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli struggling in their comeback to international cricket.
India batted first, making 136 for 9 in a rain-marred match reduced to 26 overs per side. Australia's revised target was 131 runs off 26 overs, which they chased down with 29 balls remaining.
Shubman Gill, leading India for the first time in an ODI, opened his captaincy career with a loss.
India's top-order collapse and Australia's strong bowling performance led to the hosts' 7-wicket win.
Australia's win was powered by their bowlers and Marsh's leadership, giving them an early advantage in the series.
Author's summary: Australia wins the series opener against India by 7 wickets.More News
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