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Perth: Skipper Mitchell Marsh shepherded Australia’s chase as the hosts clinched a comfortable seven-wicket win in the first ODI against India here at the Optus Stadium, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Shubman Gill, leading India for the first time in an ODI since his appointment as the full-time captain, opened his captaincy career in the 50-over format with a loss.

Batting first, India faced a top-order collapse with veteran duo Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli struggling in their much-anticipated comeback to international cricket. The rain-marred match was reduced to 26 overs per side with India making 136 for 9.

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