IND vs AUS 1st ODI Perth Highlights: Mitch Marsh guided Australia to a comfortable victory in a rain-affected, 26-over clash. Josh Philippe provided a solid contribution at the top, while Matt Renshaw’s late cameo helped seal the win. Debutant Mitch Owen didn’t get a chance to bat but made an impact with the wicket of KL Rahul.
The foundation for Australia’s win was laid by Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, whose fiery new-ball burst left India reeling early. When play resumed after rain, Matt Kuhnemann’s disciplined bowling ensured India couldn’t capitalise on the shortened contest.
For India, only KL Rahul and Axar Patel shone with the bat, while debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy added a neat cameo to lift the total. The failures of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and the rest of the top and upper-middle order will weigh heavily as India look to regroup for the upcoming ODIs in Adelaide and Sydney. Overall, Australia’s performance was comprehensive and clinical.
The Indian team recorded its lowest powerplay score since 2023.
Earlier, Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to field in the first match of the three-game series. India’s XI featured all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who earned his maiden ODI cap.
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IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Score: Rain delay threatens to cut overs
With the rain stoppage already exceeding 50 minutes, there’s little buffer time left, and the match could be reduced to around 40 overs. This would leave India with even less time to mount a rebuild and recover from their early wickets.
IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Score: Rain delay set to continue
“Bit more of a drizzle now, so likely to be delayed for a bit longer,” reports Tristan from the ground, as play remains on hold.
Drizzle has resumed, forcing players off once more as the centre square is covered. The shower seems light at first but is now intensifying, with additional covers being brought on to protect the pitch.
The match has been interrupted as rain forces the players off the field. Covers are being brought on, and the hope is for a short delay. India might welcome the pause as a chance to regroup.
IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Score: Top three collapses!
Shubman Gill falls, strangled down the leg side by a slow 30 kph delivery from Ellis. Attempting a fine glance, he only manages a tickle, and Josh Philippe takes a superb diving catch. With India’s top three back in the pavilion, the team is in early trouble, not even ten overs gone.
IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Score: Ellis to Gill – OUT!
Shubman Gill is dismissed, strangled down the leg side, leaving India in trouble once again.
IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Score: Starc to Kohli – OUT!
Virat Kohli falls for a seven-ball duck, edging a full delivery outside off to backward point. Cooper Connolly dives to his left to take a stunning catch, leaving India reeling.
IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Score: Hazlewood to Gill – FOUR!
Shubman Gill smashes a cracking drive off Hazlewood, racing four runs to the boundary.
IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Score: Hazlewood to Rohit – OUT!
Rohit Sharma is caught at second slip! Hazlewood beats him twice before inducing the edge on the third delivery.
IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Score: Starc to Rohit – FOUR!
Rohit Sharma elegantly cuts Starc for a boundary, adding four runs to India’s total.
IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Score: Hazlewood to Gill – FOUR!
Shubman Gill drives beautifully off Hazlewood for a glorious boundary!
IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Score: End of Over 1 – India 2/0
At the end of the first over, India has 2 runs without loss. The current run rate stands at 2.00.
IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Score: Rohit and Gill take the field
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill stride out to the middle as the Australian fielders take their positions.
IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Score: Playing XI
Australia: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh(c), Matthew Short, Josh Philippe(w), Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood.
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh.
IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Score: ‘Would’ve bowled too,’ says Gill on toss
Shubman Gill said he would have bowled first as well, keeping the weather in mind. “It’s all about getting mentally ready… we are in good shape. We have got a great combination,” he added.
IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Score: Australia win toss, opt to bowl first
Australia won the toss and have chosen to bowl first in the match.
IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Score: Toss to take place shortly
The toss for the India vs Australia match is scheduled for 8:30 AM, stay tuned for latest updates.
IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Score: Predicted playing XIs
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Axar Patel, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar/Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh
Australia: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Matt Short, Matt Renshaw, Josh Philippe (WK), Mitch Owen, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, Matt Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood
IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Score: When and where to watch?
The first ODI between India and Australia will be played on October 19 at Optus Stadium in Perth. The toss is scheduled for 8:30 AM IST, followed by the start of play at 9:00 AM IST.
IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Score: Full squads
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul (WK), Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Dhruv Jurel, Prasidh Krishna
Australia: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe (WK), Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Starc, Xavier Bartlett, Josh Hazlewood, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann
IND vs AUS 1st ODI Live Score: Welcome to our live blog!
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the first One-Day International between India and Australia, coming to you from the iconic Optus Stadium in Perth this Sunday. All eyes will be on two modern-day greats – Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma – as they return to international action after a long break.
Stay tuned as we bring you live updates and highlights from what promises to be an exciting clash in Perth.