Australia beat India in Rain-Hit ODI as Rohit, Kohli both fail on return

 



Shubman Gill’s first match as India’s one-day captain turned out to be a tough initiation. India’s batting collapsed in the opening ODI against Australia in Perth, with the hosts cruising to a seven-wicket win under the Duckworth-Lewis method.

Returning to international cricket after 224 days, neither Virat Kohli nor Rohit Sharma managed to make an impact — both dismissed cheaply. Gill himself also failed to score. The rain-hit encounter saw play interrupted four times, reducing the match to 26 overs per side. India, batting first, were bundled out for 136 in 26 overs. The DLS-adjusted target for Australia was set at 131, which they chased down comfortably in 21.1 overs to take a 1–0 lead in the series.

The morning began under overcast skies in Perth, making the toss crucial — one that Gill lost again. India were forced to bat first in testing conditions. Rohit struggled for timing and confidence, nicking Josh Hazlewood to slip for 8. Kohli followed soon after, falling for a duck to Mitchell Starc while attempting an expansive drive.

Rain halted play briefly after India lost two wickets. When play resumed, Gill and Shreyas Iyer also departed in quick succession — both edging leg-side deliveries. Gill scored 10 and Iyer 11. After another rain break, the match was further reduced to 32 overs and later to just 26.

The shrinking number of overs added pressure on India’s middle order. Axar Patel (31) and KL Rahul (38) tried to accelerate, adding some respectability to the total, while debutant Nitish Reddy contributed 19. India finished on 136/9, which translated to a DLS score of 130. Hazlewood, Mitchell Owen, and Matthew Kuhnemann picked up two wickets each, while Starc and Nathan Ellis took one apiece.

Chasing 131, Australia were in no hurry. Openers Travis Head and skipper Mitchell Marsh played cautiously. Head struck two boundaries in the opening over before perishing to Arshdeep Singh. Matthew Short (10) also fell cheaply to Axar Patel, but Marsh anchored the chase confidently on his home turf, well-versed with Perth’s extra bounce. Josh Philippe provided steady support with a 37-run knock before being dismissed, but by then Australia were firmly in control.

India’s bowlers failed to replicate the movement and discipline shown by their Australian counterparts. Despite trying multiple bowling options, Gill could not turn the tide. Marsh remained unbeaten on 46, steering Australia to victory with 29 balls to spare.

It was a forgettable start for Gill’s captaincy tenure — one marred by rain, rusty batting, and a clinical Australian performance.


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