SaralnamaIndia lost the first ODI against Australia by seven wickets at Optus Stadium, Perth. The 26-over rain-curtailed match saw India struggle on a bouncy pitch, scoring 136/9. Australia chased down the revised target of 131 in 21.1 overs. Former India pacer Varun Aaron advised against panic, saying the Adelaide Oval for the second ODI should suit India better. He called the Perth defeat a learning experience, noting it was India's first match outside the subcontinent in a while. Aaron emphasized that Australia were simply the better team on the day. (Updated 20 Oct 2025, 00:56 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- India lost the first ODI against Australia by seven wickets at Optus Stadium, Perth on 19 Oct 2025
- The 26-over rain-curtailed match saw India struggle on a bouncy pitch, scoring 136/9
- Australia chased down the revised target of 131 in 21.1 overs