Australia is set to chase a target of 131 runs in 26 overs against India, following the Shubman Gill-led team scoring 136 runs on Sunday, October 19, during the first ODI at Optus Stadium in Perth, all within the same number of overs. This adjustment comes as a result of the D/L method being implemented after several rain interruptions. Initially, the match was shortened to 49 overs, then further reduced to 35 overs before the second rain delay. A third stoppage led to the final reduction to 26 overs.

What caused the reduction in Australia's target?

In such scenarios, even if the chasing team is allotted the same number of overs, the D/L method factors in that they were batting, considering they had 50 overs to play, which allows them to preserve 10 wickets for a longer duration, u

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