India vs Australia Highlights: Mitchell Marsh stands tall to sink India's ship; Australia take 1-0 lead
- IND vs AUS, 1st ODI Highlights: Mitchell Marsh remains unbeaten guiding Australia to a win at Perth, alongside Matt Renshaw. Australia take 1-0 lead in the series.
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI Highlights: After the wicket of Matt Short, Josh Philippe walked in and batted steadily alongside his skipper, Mitchell Marsh. As Philippe got used to the conditions, he started taking down the Indian bowlers and propelling Australia quickly towards the target. By the time, Washington Sundar picked up the wicket of Josh Philippe, the match had titled heavily in favour of the hosts. Mitchell Marsh stood tall and along with Matt Renshaw took Australia past the victory line with seven wickets in hand and 29 balls remaining in the game. ...Read More
Despite the early wicket of Travis Head, Australia maintain their stronghold on the game. After Arshdeep Singh dismissed Head, Short joined Marsh in the middle. While Short took his time to settle down, Marsh went for the counter attack putting India on the backfoot. Akshar Patel picked up the wicket of Matt Short giving India hope.
India stifled at the start of their innings and then punished with wickets right at the end, as Australia's bowlers dominate in the first innings of this ODI series. KL Rahul (38) and Axar Patel (31), as well as debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy (19*) ensure that India's bowlers have something to defend, thanks to some late fireworks — but Australia definitely favourites with 131 needed off 26 overs.
Rohit Sharma nicked Josh Hazlewood for eight, and Virat Kohli mistimed Mitchell Starc to point for a duck, as the two people Indian fans had their eyes on were sent back to rather cheaply. Their comeback ended in a whimper more than a bang. Australia has pushed India back in the first 10 overs.
It was a 16th consecutive ODI toss lost for India, and that streak grows – but the good news for fans is that the wait to watch Rohit Sharma, and soon Virat Kohli, won't last much longer after Mitchell Marsh puts the visitors in to bat.
When is the last time you remember a bilateral ODI series having this much expectation and hype behind it? As time wears on and T20 cricket increasingly becomes the way of the cricketing world, the day of the ODI series seems to be in the past. Gone are five-match series, when this was the format that ruled the roost. Most ODI series now feel like they are formalities, just the odd set of matches here and there for teams to know what their unit might look like in the next major tournament. The matches are intermittent, and their frequency is down: the last time India played a men’s ODI match was all the way back in February, the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand.
Now, India return to 50-over action, and everything has changed. Suddenly, this set of three matches is one of the most awaited for fans in the subcontinent. They might be three matches that don’t really matter too much in the grand scheme of things just yet, but sentimentally, it means so much to so many fans. There are two simple reasons. One is named Virat Kohli, and the other is named Rohit Sharma. Indian fans haven’t seen either in action in an Indian shirt since that fateful match in the Champions Trophy final either, and for both players, so much has transpired in the subsequent months.
Kohli finally lifted an IPL trophy with his beloved Royal Challengers Bengaluru, an emotional moment that followed a tournament that saw both Kohli and Rohit announce in quick succession that they were taking a step back from Test cricket, the most historic of the three formats of the game. Combine this with their T20I retirement, announced upon the lifting of the T20I World Cup in Barbados last year, and the writing appeared on the wall very quickly: this pair of Indian batters, India’s greatest in the modern day, were relegated to just one format of the game.
And this is that format. Currently India’s best, and historically the one that has seen the best that both Kohli and Rohit have had to offer. Kohli is in the conversation for the best batter in this format, and has racked up the most centuries; Rohit has the highest score of all time in ODI cricket, with 264* being only one of his three double-centuries in the format. In many ways, these two batters have redefined ODI cricket in India, and it’s a matter of wonder that they haven’t had more silverware success.
And it is therefore that this three-match series on Aussie soil is being played in a very particular context. How Rohit and Virat perform is what will attract all the eyes: the chances for them to be seen in an Indian shirt will only grow slimmer, as their appearance at the 2027 World Cup remains something of a question mark. Kohli still seems to be in his pomp, but Rohit has been stripped of the ODI team’s captaincy. The future for neither is completely clear, but if they have to take it game-by-game, series-by-series, as chief selector Ajit Agarkar insists they must, no match is too small.
With that, the series itself comes into focus. Shubman Gill, filling some big shoes, in his first captaincy stint in white ball cricket after having led India in an impressive fashion in the red ball game thus far. India are at full strength minus Jasprit Bumrah, their talismanic fast bowler earning a rest – but the rest of the big show is there. Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj making his way back to the ODI team. Plenty of firepower for this Indian team as they get the show started in Perth. They might just be starting as favourites: even at full strength, they are just a little bit better than Australia, despite what that infamous 2023 World Cup final might indicate.
And Australia are not at full strength. The biggest miss is their captain Pat Cummins, but there are plenty of names also missing for a team in transition. Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head form a deadly opening combination, but after that, there are more question marks than answers, right through the lineup. What does their best lineup look like, and who are their best bowlers? Even the likes of Alex Carey and Josh Inglis are expected to miss this match, and Cameron Green is ruled out: even calling them threadbare might be slightly too generous. Australia begin this series at home with their backs against the wall, but they have proven that you never count them out. There are still plenty of world-beaters in there.
Perth hosts the first of these three matches, and to make things just a touch more dramatic, weather is expected to play a little bit of a role. Who can gain an early advantage in this series that means just that little bit more?
India vs Australia 1st ODI Highlights
- Mitch Marsh wins the toss, asks India to bat first
- Nitish Reddy debuts for India; Renshaw and Owen for Australia
- Confident start by India, but Rohit Sharma falls to Hazlewood
- Virat Kohli departs soon after on a duck to Mitchell Starc
- Shubman Gill is strangled down the leg side, India in trouble
- Rain delays play in stop-start period
- India put 136/9 in their 26 overs. The DLS adjusted target for Australia being 131
- India pick up the wicket of Travis Head early in the innings
- Mitchell Marsh puts India on the backfoot with his counter-attacking brand of cricket
- Axar Patel picked up the wicket of Matthew Short giving India a chance to make a comeback
- Mitchell Marsh and Josh Philippe form a partnership taking Australia towards the win
- Washington Sundar dismissed Josh Philippe after he played a cameo to put Australia ahead in the game
- Mitchell Marsh batted till the end and along with Matt Renshaw took Australia to a seven-wicket win with nearly five overs remaining
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- Oct 19, 2025 04:49 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI HIGHLIGHTS: Australia register their first ever win at the venue
This was Australia's fourth ODI match at the Optus Stadium in Perth and this is their first win. They have done it in style giving no chance to India.
On the day, India were outdone in every field. The rain interruptions did cause India a lot of trouble while batting, however, that stands as no excuse for their clumsy batting effort.
Mitchell Marsh showed exactly how to bat on this surface. He respected the good deliveries, but did not let go off the lose ones. A captain's knock from Marsh taking Australia home by seven wickets.
- Oct 19, 2025 04:42 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Australia overhaul India
That is the single that completes this match. Australia have outdone India in all the departments here at Optus and have taken a 1-0 lead in the series.
Not a great start for Shubman Gill on his ODI captaincy debut. He would be looking to regroup his unit quickly and comeback strong in the second ODI at Adelaide.
- Oct 19, 2025 04:34 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Australia 10 runs away from the win
This match turned out to be anticlimactic. Australia are just 10 runs away from a pretty easy win.
- Oct 19, 2025 04:29 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: The inevitable is near
An Australian win is now just a matter of time. They need 13 runs to win off 42 deliveries. India are now looking at a 1-0 trail in the series.
Shubman Gill will look to regroup his unit and bounce back strong in Adelaide.
- Oct 19, 2025 04:24 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Marsh stands tall
Even after that third wicket, India fail to make a comeback. The Australian skipper stays strong in the middle and guides his team towards a win.
- Oct 19, 2025 04:13 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Philippe goes
WICKET!!!! But is that too late for India?? Shorter delivery at the middle and leg. Philippe looks to pull that but does not get the connection right. Arshdeep takes a good catch in the deep as India get the third wicket. But, is that a bit too late for India??
- Oct 19, 2025 04:11 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Indian bowlers thrashed to all parts
Josh Philippe is really taking it out on the Indian bowlers. His cameo here has brought down the target for Australia to just 37 runs off 66 deliveries.
- Oct 19, 2025 04:05 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Philippe has joined the party
Mitchell Marsh was taking down the Indian bowlers previously. Now, Josh Philippe has joined in. Three boundaries in the last seven ball he has faced. Australia are moving very fast towards the target.
- Oct 19, 2025 03:51 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Luck favouring Australia
FORTUNE FAVOURING THE BRAVE!!!! Short of a length delivery outside the off stump. Philippe goes for the pull and gets a top edge. The ball flies away towards third man for a boundary. Luck not at all going India's way.
- Oct 19, 2025 03:44 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Appeal but Not out
APPEAL!!!!! The umpire denies it. Harshit Rana looks pretty confident here. KL Rahul is not interested. Mohammed Siraj also suggests that it was a bit high. India do not take the review.
- Oct 19, 2025 03:40 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: WICKET!!!!! India get the second!!!
GONE!!!!! Axar provides the breakthrough. All this is not the wicket of Mitchell Marsh, India will take it. Matt Short trying to hard after the bowling and that results in his demise here. This provides a small window for India to comeback into the game.
- Oct 19, 2025 03:33 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Match slipping from India's hands
Mitchell Marsh is currently toying with the Indian bowling and is taking his team towards the target very quickly. He is not wasting any opportunity to clear the boundaries and this is taking the game out of India's hands.
- Oct 19, 2025 03:30 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Mitchell Marsh taking the game away
That early wicket of Travis Head gave India a great start. But since then, Mitchell Marsh has taken matters on his own hands. He has looked to counter attack and that has put the visitors on the backfoot.
- Oct 19, 2025 03:23 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: That is a hit and a half!!!!
OH!!! MARSH GOES BIG HERE!!! Back of a length delivery outside the off stump. Marsh goes down the track, creates room for himself and plays that over the off-side for a maximum. WHAT A HIT!!!!!
- Oct 19, 2025 03:20 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: India look for the second wicket
Matt Short and Mitchell Marsh can take this game away from India if they bat for long. India would be looking to get the second wicket quickly here. Despite the early loss of Head, the duo has ensured that the hosts maintain a scoring rate of around 6 runs per over.
- Oct 19, 2025 03:16 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Short-Marsh stabilise Australia's innings
Matt Short and Mitchell Marsh are looking to take a bit of time here. They will be trying to play out the new ball and then moves towards the target.
- Oct 19, 2025 03:07 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Travis Head goes!!!
TAKEN!!!! India draw first blood. It is the big wicket of Travis Head. Arshdeep Singh provides the breakthrough. India get the best start possible.
- Oct 19, 2025 03:00 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: We are back
So, we are back for the second innings. Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh walk out to star the chase. Mohammed Siraj will start for India with the new ball.
- Oct 19, 2025 02:51 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Manageable target of 131 for Australia in 26 overs
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: India's horror start in the first 10-12 overs and then the wickets they lost towards the end mean that DLS doing them no favours. 131 needed in 26 overs, which is just about 5 runs per over. Should be fairly simple with the firepower they have, but India will want to take early wickets and make it a challenge.
- Oct 19, 2025 02:47 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Reddy picks up two sixes in last over, IND finish on 136/9
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Reddy connects well enough with a couple of shots in that over, and clears the boundary. Could be two really important sixes, nice cameo of 19* off 11 for him on debut.
India finish on 136/9 after 26 overs, but the target might not be that much after wickets kept tumbling for India. We will bring you the target soon.
- Oct 19, 2025 02:42 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Two in an over for Owen
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Harshit Rana the next to go. It's a virtual free hit, but he slices it straight into the air. Phillippe can get underneath it to take a simple catch. Last over coming up.
- Oct 19, 2025 02:38 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Rahul falls! Can't clear long on
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Rahul not happy with himself! Got the ball he wanted, times it well, but can't get enough power on it. Similar to Axar, can't elevate over Renshaw at long on.
He's gone for 38, very important 38, but this doesn't look like it will be enough for India at all.
- Oct 19, 2025 02:34 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Sundar falls! Nice bowling by Kuhnemann
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Very clever from Kuhnemann. Bowling well at the death as a spinner. Sees Sundar shape for the reverse, so slows it up and the batter completely loses his shape. Tumbles into the stumps.
115/6. 15 deliveries to play.
- Oct 19, 2025 02:25 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: 106/5 with 4 overs to go
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Very much down to the business end of this innings now. India need Rahul to keep going, but eyebrows will be raised at Sundar coming in ahead of Nitish Reddy: one is more typically seen as the man for this kind of role.
- Oct 19, 2025 02:19 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: First six of the innings and then the second! Rahul is on his way
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Excellent stuff from Rahul! Taking on the straight boundary. Adjusts well after Short pulls his length to hit the sightscreen, and the next ball its even bigger as he gets to the pitch and clears midwicket. He's quickly into the 30s.
- Oct 19, 2025 02:16 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Axar can't connect! Falls to Kuhnemann
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Everyone knew he was targeting that boundary off the left-handed spinner, and Axar hits it well, but hits it too flat. Good catch at long-on, with the ball travelling. Axar was probably trying to hit that squarer, but it's a big boundary at the Optus — you need to hit those gaps.
- Oct 19, 2025 02:11 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: KL Rahul joins in! Slams it down the ground for 4, 15 run over off Ellis
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Good batting! Picking up that it's going to be dug in, and happy to stay on the back foot. Axar first picks the gap between mid on and midwicket, before KL makes room and slams it back past the bowler. Manages a nice pick up for four on the last ball of the over as well.
80/4 with 7 overs to play.
- Oct 19, 2025 02:07 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Axar Patel picks up two boundaries in the over!
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Better. Top edge off Mitch Owen flies for four, but a lot more conviction in the next shot. Mid on is up, and Axar targets that gap. Lovely check drive for 4 over the top.
- Oct 19, 2025 02:01 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Here we go again. Rahul and Axar need to mount an attack
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Hopefully back for good now. India only have 56 deliveries to play with. India going at 3s at the moment. That needs to be stepped up.
- Oct 19, 2025 01:46 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Not overly positive signs with the rain
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: It's a battle against time at the moment, but overs are being lost just as we wait. It's a 20-over cut off so we don't have a lot of overs left to play with.
- Oct 19, 2025 01:31 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Rain playing spoilsport with this opener
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: It has been atruly frustrating experience, but it's just one of those days. Perth is typically such a dry city for cricket, but today, a much-awaited day, has seen rain play a larger than usual role. Hopefully we have time for a 20-over game to get a result, but if not, minds might start drifting to the remainder of the series.
- Oct 19, 2025 01:09 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Another interruption because of rain!
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Just very frustrating. There's not much to be said about. You know the drill by now. Covers back on, players back off. And overs continue to slip away.
- Oct 19, 2025 01:05 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: 50 up, slowly done
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Needed 16 overs to get to this stage, the halfway stage of this innings. Rahul and Axar are happy to be a little calm and allow Australia's change bowlers to come in before they start attacking.
- Oct 19, 2025 12:54 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Now a 32-over match
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: So three overs a piece lost now. A 32 over match. India might start thinking of this in T20 terms sooner rather than later. But getting their eye in first is crucial. KL Rahul with his IPL captain Axar Patel. Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar in the tank.
- Oct 19, 2025 12:36 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: And wouldn't you know it, the rain is back
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Oh, this is frustrating. Especially for India, who know their batters will be targeted whenever play resumes. We've already lost 15 overs apiece, and now only have 15 overs left to play with before this match will be called off. Hopefully this is a very brief delay.
46/4 after 14.2 overs as we head back in for a break.
- Oct 19, 2025 12:29 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Hazlewood back on and sends Shreyas packing! Huge wicket
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Long break but the wickets keep tumbling! He hasn't looked very comfortable today, has Shreyas – the short one bothering him a touch again. Not Hazlewood's best ball, going down leg, but it's a decent one to Iyer in particular. Just a bit of glove on it, and it's a spectacular catch by Philippe with the gloves.
India in deep trouble at 45/4.
- Oct 19, 2025 12:23 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Here we go — Shreyas starts off by middling one for four!
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Shot! That's a way to regain some confidence. Gets width from Hazlewood and drives it on the up through point. Good from Iyer.
- Oct 19, 2025 12:11 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: 35-over game now, play resumes at 12:20 IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: So the official news (after a share of confusion) is that it will be a 35-over game. Australia went heavy at the top with their big boys, and that means Hazlewood will likely only have 1 over while Starc will have 2 overs. A lot of responsibility for Ellis and the change bowlers.
- Oct 19, 2025 12:05 pm IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Good to see – covers are coming off!
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Movement at the Optus Stadium! The umpires congregate again, and this time they give the thumbs up for the cover on the playing surface to come off. Skies are still grey, and plenty of overs expected to be lost, but enough for a good game of cricket.
- Oct 19, 2025 11:54 am IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Hazlewood and Starc looked in top form in the morning
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Returning to recounting the 11-ish overs we did get to see, it was some typically strong powerplay bowling. Nothing spectacular, but fast, accurate, consistent from Australia's stars. Starc didn't go pole hunting, got plenty of help from the air and pitch even with his length dragged back – and that's what got him Kohli's wicket. Hazlewood – just a pitch made for him.
- Oct 19, 2025 11:35 am IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Bad news – the rain has returned
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Frustrating but this was the kind of day the forecasts predicted it to be. The rain not letting up for stretches of time. And remember: no wiggle room. Overs being lost with every minute that passes. We are already set for a much-shortened game.
- Oct 19, 2025 11:09 am IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: The big cover taken off as umpires discuss on-field
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: A little bit of good news now, as only the cover on the main strip stays in place. The rain has held up, but it remains cloudy in Perth. The umpires having a discussion, and hopefully not too long before a restart.
- Oct 19, 2025 11:07 am IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Is Axar Patel India's permanent number 5 now?
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: India continue to employ Axar Patel at number 5 – that wasn't a decision just for the Asia Cup. Here, he is promoted above KL Rahul even in the powerplay. Is this the long term plan now, to have Axar Patel play at 5? He has the versatility to do so, but the question will be whether he has the ability to get those big scores number 5 sometimes needs to give you.
- Oct 19, 2025 10:52 am IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Virat Kohli undone outside the off stump again
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Virat Kohli came in with high expectations, but also a little bit of nervousness – and that is what struck. He struggled through the entirety of the BGT with deliveries outside off stump, and while this was more of a slice than an edge, it was still a similar line and length that got his number. He won't be happy at all – although it was a good catch by Cooper Connolly to send him packing.
- Oct 19, 2025 10:44 am IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill in deep discussion in the locker room
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: The opening pair had a pretty miserable start to life with their reversal of roles. They looked like they started pretty well, but then Rohit got one which just jumped up at him a bit more and got his outside edge. Wonder what they are discussing now sat in the dressing room. Just trying to get their notes down regarding captaincy, perhaps?
- Oct 19, 2025 10:31 am IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Covers still on as rain shows little sign of letting up
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Not the quick passing shower as the first break was, the grounds team keeping the covers on. We will bring you updates as soon as we hear them.
- Oct 19, 2025 10:13 am IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Rain again, and covers on again, another break
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Not great news as the covers come on again. Becoming a little stop-start here. Australia will be a little frustrated, they wanted to have a good long go at this pair.
37/3 after 11.5.
- Oct 19, 2025 10:07 am IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: 34/3 after 11 overs
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Need to settle things down with the Aussie tails up here, do Shreyas and Axar. They have looked just a touch tentative but time at the crease is the only way to see this off.
- Oct 19, 2025 09:57 am IST
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Set to resume again soon, with one over a piece lost
IND vs AUS, 1st ODI LIVE: Not too long of a break, play can start again smoothly. But not a lot of time to play with, as two of the 100 overs are lost. A 49-over game now.
- Oct 19, 2025 09:49 am IST
India vs Australia 1st ODI Live Score: Rain interrputs play, IND 25/3
India vs Australia 1st ODI Live Score: India won't mind this little break too much, it was all Australia so far. Wickets tumbling and runs not coming too easily. Both Iyer and Axar looking nervy in their short stays. A little bit of a break, and time for India to gather their nerves. Covers come on and the groundstaff go about their duty.