Australia produced a commanding efficiency to outplay India by seven wickets within the first ODI of the three-match sequence on the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday. The match, which was marred by a number of rain interruptions, noticed the hosts take full benefit of the situations after opting to bowl first. With this win, the Mitchell Marsh-led aspect went 1-0 up within the sequence.
India, led by Shubman Gill, struggled all through the sport because the returning veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failed to fireplace. The guests have been bowled out for 136/9 in 26 overs earlier than the DLS goal was revised to 131 runs for Australia, who chased it down with 29 balls to spare.
Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc rattle India’s prime order
Successful the toss, Australia opted to area on a energetic Perth floor, and their pacers made early inroads. Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc bowled with impeccable accuracy and bounce, dismantling India’s prime order. Rohit (8) and Kohli (0) fell cheaply to Hazlewood and Starc respectively, whereas skipper Gill (10) was caught behind off Nathan Ellis.
By the ninth over, India have been reeling at 25/3, struggling to adapt to the tempo and bounce of the Optus deck. Hazlewood, who accomplished his full quota of overs in a single spell, returned with figures of 7-2-20-2. He was well-supported by Starc (1/22) and all-rounder Mitchell Owen (2/20), who cleaned up the decrease order effectively.
KL Rahul and Axar Patel supply some resistance
Amid the collapse, KL Rahul (38 off 31) and Axar Patel (31 off 38) tried to rebuild the innings. The duo added a vital 53-run stand for the fifth wicket, taking part in sensibly earlier than rain halted play a number of instances. Nitish Kumar Reddy’s late cameo (19 off 11) with two sixes helped India attain 136/9 within the allotted 26 overs. Nonetheless, the stop-start nature of the sport by no means allowed India to seek out any rhythm with the bat.
For Australia, spinners Matthew Kuhnemann (2/26) and Owen did properly to keep up management via the center overs, making certain India didn’t put up a aggressive complete.
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Mitchell Marsh leads from the entrance in snug chase
Chasing a revised DLS goal of 131, Australia started briskly with Travis Head hanging two early boundaries earlier than being dismissed by Arshdeep Singh for 8. Matthew Quick too departed early, however skipper Mitchell Marsh anchored the innings with an unbeaten 46 off 52 balls, together with three sixes and two fours.
Josh Philippe (37 off 29) performed a fluent knock, including 55 runs with Marsh for the third wicket. Matt Renshaw (21 not out) chipped in with a gentle hand to information Australia residence in 21.1 overs.
Right here’s how followers reacted:
Australia declare the ODI sequence opener in opposition to India with their all-round brilliance in Perth 👊#AUSvIND 📝: https://t.co/UMlxvbYW8G pic.twitter.com/yHFX6vq67H
— ICC (@ICC) October 19, 2025
Australia take a 1-0 lead of their ODI sequence in opposition to India, successful by 7 wickets (DLS) after a rain-interrupted day 🏏#indvsaus #viratkohli #rohitsharma #shubmangill #bharatarmy #coti🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/Wfkvwg8asO
— The Bharat Military (@thebharatarmy) October 19, 2025
Australia win the first ODI by 7 wickets (DLS methodology). #TeamIndia will look to bounce again within the subsequent match.
Scorecard ▶ https://t.co/O1RsjJTHhM#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/0BsIlU3qRC
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 19, 2025
Australia go 1-0 up within the 3-match sequence 🙌#Cricket #AUSvsIND #MitchellMarsh pic.twitter.com/opYqSTxUzp
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 19, 2025
Aussies win the primary ODI 🔥🔥🔥 Spectacular Captain’s knock by Mitchell Marsh and excellent performances by Josh Phillipe, Hazelwood, Starc and Ellis 🥳
On the finish, a staff in “huge bother” because of accidents, was adequate to beat hapless India 😂 #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/mWDy8BfQVC
— Zan (@RakitaMode) October 19, 2025
Mitchell Marsh is within the type of his life #AUSvIND
— D-PAC (@deepu_speaks) October 19, 2025
Participant of the Match Australia captain Mitchell Marsh…. that is 3 again to again participant of the match awards for him….
It is Australia first ODI win at Optus Stadium, Perth..
Australia greatest captain since Michael Clarke— JSK (@imjsk27) October 19, 2025
Mitchell Marsh is in nice white ball type and will nonetheless be nowhere close to the pink ball staff. Purple ball is totally totally different to white ball. He has gained momentum solely after leaving pink ball. If he returns again each likelihood he’ll battle and have an effect on his white ball type.
— Troll cricket unlimitedd (@TUnlimitedd) October 19, 2025
Australia received 1st ODI by 7 Wickets (DLS METHOD). Very good Knock Mitchell Marsh 46*(52) and Josh Phillippe 37(29). Glorious Efficiency on Debut M Renshaw [3 Catches & 21*(24)].#AUSvIND @MattRenshaw449 https://t.co/D2otXAf115
— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) October 19, 2025
Australia registered a snug 7-wicket win within the sequence opener in opposition to India. Mitchell Marsh performed a captain’s knock of 46 in 52 balls remaining unbeaten after the bowlers arrange the tone of the rain-hit fixture at Perth Stadium.#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/0Q0yJ0qlVV
— Tweet Tonic 🇮🇳 (@Gujarat1999) October 19, 2025
Mitchell marsh in his final 5 white ball innings
100
85
9*
103*
46 *— SARCASTICDESI 🇮🇳 (@Sach_in_Rajput_) October 19, 2025
Australia beat India by 7 wickets (DLS Methodology) on the Optus Stadium, Perth. 🏏
– Captain Mitchell Marsh led the chase with an unbeaten 46* (52)! 💪🇦🇺#INDvsAUS #MitchellMarsh #TeamAustralia #PerthODI #CricketFever #CricketUpdates pic.twitter.com/cKLfkMrHJs
— Akaran.A (@Akaran_1) October 19, 2025
CAPTAIN MARSH leads the way in which! 🇦🇺
An unhurried, dominant knock from Mitchell Marsh steers Australia to a convincing 7-wicket victory within the rain-affected 1st ODI. He was the distinction within the chase, making certain the Aussies take the 1-0 sequence lead.
Prime type!#INDvsAUS #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/x9En9ST7Z6
— Boundary Bro (@BoundaryBro) October 19, 2025
India 🇮🇳 vs Australia 🇦🇺:
Australia beat India by 7 wickets. Mitchell Marsh scored 46 runs. Australia leads the sequence 1-0— Shivansh rajpal (@RajpalShiv46534) October 19, 2025
Captain Mitchell Marsh led from the entrance, staying until the top and scoring 46 off 52 balls to assist his staff win the match in opposition to a white-ball powerhouse like India🔥
Such an aesthetic man!!#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/tftjzYuZkb
— Ishan’s🤫🧘🧡 (@IshanWK32) October 19, 2025
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