In the rain-hit Perth opener between Australia and India, Australia's pace bowlers dominated the proceedings with precision and ruthless bowling on a challenging pitch. The match saw multiple rain interruptions that disrupted India's innings. India was bowled out for a modest 136 runs in a truncated 26-over innings, struggling against the extra bounce and seam movement exploited expertly by Australia's fast bowlers like Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc. Key Indian batsmen Rohit Sharma (8), Virat Kohli (0), and Shubman Gill (10) fell cheaply as the Australian pace attack exposed their difficulties with Perth's lively conditions. The rain and interruptions further curtailed the match, reducing the overs and putting India under pressure. Australia comfortably chased down the adjusted target of 131 runs, securing a commanding victory in the first ODI at Perth. The weather delays and relentless Australian pace bowling left India unable to recover in this opener.
This defeat also marked a difficult start for India's new captain Shubman Gill in ODI cricket, mirroring some prior struggles in leadership and performance under challenging conditions.
Overall, Australia's pace and bowling accuracy, combined with the rain-affected conditions, effectively "blew India away" in the opening match at Perth.
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