In the first match of the 3‑ODI series between India national cricket team and Australia national cricket team (India vs Australia 1st ODI) on 19 October 2025 at Optus Stadium, Perth, Australia clinched a convincing win by 7 wickets (DLS adjusted) after India posted 136/9 in a rain‑reduced 26‑over innings. Australia chased down the revised target of 131 in just 21.1 overs with 3 wickets down.
Australia now lead the series 1‑0.
Why India Lost
- Top‑order meltdown: India’s leading batters failed to fire. Rohit Sharma made just 8, and Virat Kohli was dismissed for a duck in his comeback innings.
- Disrupted conditions: Rain caused multiple delays and reduced the innings to 26 overs, making it harder to build momentum.
- Key wickets lost early: India slipped to 27/3 in the first 10 overs — a brutal start.
- Underwhelming bowling support & fielding lapses: While Australia’s chase was composed, India’s inability to build pressure let the host side cruise home.
Batting & Bowling Stats for India
Batting
KL Rahul – 38 runs off 31 balls (2 fours, 2 sixes)
Axar Patel – 31 runs off 38 balls (3 fours)
Nitish Kumar Reddy (not out) – 19 runs off 11 balls (2 sixes)
Rohit Sharma – 8 runs off 14 balls
Virat Kohli – 0 (duck) in 8 balls
India total – 136/9 in 26 overs (DLS target scenario)
Bowling (India)
Detailed wicket‑takers for India bowlers are not fully listed in the sources, but Australia bowlers such as Mitchell Starc and debutants claimed key wickets. India’s bowlers couldn’t prevent Australia from chasing with overs to spare.
India’s Position After This Match
With this defeat, India are 0‑1 down in the series. They will now need to regroup quickly to stay in contention. The loss exposes uncertainty in India’s batting order (especially top‑order) and suggests the team must find sharper performances if they are to challenge Australia away from home.
Trending Trolls & Fan Reactions
Social media was ablaze with reactions such as:
“Aussies didn’t even give them room to breathe 💀” — fan on Reddit.
“First few overs and the scoreboard looked like a nightmare.”
Veteran batters Rohit and Kohli were under the spotlight, with trolls pointing to their failure:
“Ro‑Ko show loading 💯 … but where’s the output?”
What’s Next for India
India’s next match in the series is the 2nd ODI against Australia scheduled on 23 October 2025 at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.
They will aim to bounce back, stabilise their top‑order, and set the tone for the rest of the series.