Australia Beat India as Rohit and Kohli Struggle in Opening ODI
Australia beat India in the first One Day International (ODI) at the Sydney Cricket Ground with an all-round show. The visitors controlled the match from start to finish, winning comfortably by 64 runs. Their disciplined bowling and aggressive batting proved too strong for India.
Australia batted first and posted 312 for 6 in 50 overs. David Warner and Travis Head gave their team a quick start with a strong partnership. Later, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne added crucial runs with patient half-centuries. India’s bowlers, including Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, took wickets but leaked runs in key moments.
India’s Batting Collapse
India’s chase began poorly. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, returning to the side, fell early during the powerplay. Their dismissals left India struggling at the top. Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul tried to steady the innings with a solid stand. However, Australia’s attack—led by Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins—kept the pressure on.
Rahul’s fifty was the only bright spot for India. As wickets kept falling, the team was bowled out for 248 in 46 overs. Therefore, Australia took a 1–0 lead in the three-match series, gaining a big confidence boost.
Looking Ahead
India will look to bounce back in the second ODI. Their senior batters, especially Rohit and Kohli, will aim to find form. As a result, the next match promises to be an intense battle between two top teams.
