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India's Perth Collapse: Rain-Reduced ODI Sees Kohli, Rohit Failures

The first ODI between India and Australia faced significant rain delays in Perth. The match has been reduced to 35 overs per side with bowlers limited to 7 overs each. India suffered a disastrous start, losing key batsmen Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and captain Shubman Gill cheaply. Australia will now chase a revised target using the DLS method in this rain-affected encounter.

Key Points: India vs Australia 1st ODI Reduced to 35 Overs After Rain

  • India collapses to 37/3 after losing Gill, Rohit and Kohli early
  • Rain delay forces match reduction to 35 overs per side
  • Bowlers restricted to maximum of 7 overs each in shortened game
  • Australia to chase revised target using DLS method calculations
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India vs Australia 1st ODI reduced to 35 overs

India struggles at 37/3 after rain delay in Perth ODI. Kohli out for 0, Rohit for 8 as Australia chases revised DLS target in 35-over match.

"Disappointing returns for Indian legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, dismissed for 8 and 0 respectively - Match Report"

Perth, October 19

The first ODI between India and Australia is set to resume after almost two hours' hold due to rain delays in Perth on Sunday at the Optus Stadium. The match has been reduced to 35 overs per side. Each bowler can bowl a maximum of 7 overs.

India is struggling at 37/3 after 11.5 overs, with Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel at the crease. Australia will be chasing a revised score according to the DLS method. India had experienced a disastrous start, losing the wickets of captain Shubman Gill and veteran stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli within the first 10 overs.

Rohit and Kohli made a much-anticipated return to Indian cricket as they lined up to take on Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series on Sunday.

Disappointing returns for Indian legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, dismissed for 8 and 0 respectively, while captain Shubman Gill soon followed with 10 runs, leaving India reeling at 25/3 in the first ODI against Australia.

After retiring from the Test and T20 international formats, it's likely the last time Rohit and Kohli are touring Australia with India. India doesn't have any more ODI tours scheduled in Australia prior to the 2027 World Cup, where the duo aims to play.

Earlier in the match, Australia had won the toss and opted to bowl first against India in the first ODI in Perth on Sunday at the Optus Stadium.

Australia (Playing XI): 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 (Playing XI): 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.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Why are we still so dependent on Rohit and Kohli? Time to give younger players more opportunities in overseas conditions. The team needs to move forward with fresh talent. 🏏
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Arjun K
The pitch conditions in Perth are always challenging for Indian batsmen. 35 overs game means every ball counts now. Shreyas Iyer needs to play a captain's knock here! 🤞
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Sarah B
As an Indian cricket fan living abroad, it's heartbreaking to see such a poor start. But reduced overs game could actually work in our favor if we can post 180+ and our bowlers perform well. Don't lose hope! 💪
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Vikram M
Rain interruptions always disrupt the rhythm. But no excuses - Australian bowlers exploited the conditions perfectly. Our batting lineup needs to be more adaptable to different situations.
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Kavya N
Golden duck for King Kohli! 😭 This is so unexpected. But let's not forget these legends have won us so many matches. One bad day doesn't define their legacy. Still backing our team to fight back! 🇮🇳✨

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