India expects Virat Kohli to return to his best form after he posted a duck in the seven-wicket one-day international loss to Australia in Perth.

Kohli only faced eight balls on Sunday, as India scored an underwhelming 9-136 from 26 overs in the rain-affected series opener .

Australia cruised to the victory target of 131 (DLS method) with 29 balls to spare.

India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh said he had no doubt Kohli would fire this series.

Australia cruises to victory

Australia records a seven-wicket win over India in Perth, despite a series of rain delays in Perth.

"He's played more than 300 one-dayers for India, so form is just a word for him," Singh said.

"He knows how to get going and it's like a blessing to be in the same dressing room with him.

"Going forward, I feel there'

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