India were beaten by seven wickets by Australia in the opening ODI of the three-match series at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Indian top-order failed as India could only give a DLS adjusted 131-run target to the Aussies who chased it down without much fuss to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

The series opener was interrupted at various intervals by rain which frustrated the sides and the viewers. Ultimately, once the rain relented, India were in a difficult position and their bowlers needed to put up a miraculous performance to turn the game around.

However, Mitchell Marsh guided his side to victory .

Here are the five big takeaways from the India vs Australia rain-curtailed 1st ODI.

No Kuldeep

India yet again went into an overseas game without Kuldeep Yadav, arguably the best wrist-s

See Full Page