today match score live A steady downpour couldn’t dampen Australia’s spirits as the visitors defeated India by seven wickets in a rain-curtailed ODI to seize a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
India’s innings never really took off after losing early wickets. Despite a few partnerships, the hosts struggled to accelerate in the middle overs. Shreyas Iyer’s brisk 47 and Ruturaj Gaikwad’s solid half-century gave India some stability, but Australia’s bowlers kept the scoring under control.
When rain arrived, the visitors were well ahead of the required rate. After resumption, the target was adjusted to 227 runs in 37 overs. Travis Head and David Warner launched a brutal assault on India’s seamers, racing to a hundred-run opening stand. Their partnership effectively sealed the game before Steve Smith’s composed innings finished the job.
India’s bowlers lacked consistency, and missed chances in the field added to their woes. For Australia, this victory marks an ideal start to the tour, while India will need to reassess their strategy and execution ahead of the next ODI.
