The first ODI between India and Australia in Perth has witnessed several interesting moments. Shubman Gill is leading the Indian ODI team for the first time, while Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have returned to the format after almost seven months. This match marks a special milestone for Rohit, as he is playing his 500th international match. Nitish Kumar Reddy made his ODI debut, receiving his cap from captain Rohit Sharma. Before the match, Shubman Gill said that following in the footsteps of experienced captains like Rohit and Virat is a matter of pride and great responsibility for him.

Australia won the toss and decided to bowl first. However, the hosts are playing without several key players — Josh Inglis and Adam Zampa are unavailable due to injury and personal reasons, while Cameron Green has been ruled out of the first match due to side soreness. India had a poor start as Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli were dismissed for a combined total of just 18 runs. Rain and cloudy weather further interrupted the match, reducing it to 49 overs per side.

This match holds significance for both teams — for India, it’s an opportunity to build team cohesion under new leadership, while for Australia, it’s about regaining confidence on home soil.