India vs Australia 1st ODI Live Score: India struggle at 25/3 as play resumes after rain delay; match reduced to 49 overs

India's top order crumbled early on with the scorecard reading 25/3 when play resumed after a brief rain delay in the first of the three-match ODI series between Australia and India at the Perth Stadium. The match is now a 49-overs-per-side game, with each bowler allowed a maximum of nine overs.

At the crease, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel are trying to hold the innings after that terrible Powerplay that saw the team register one of its lowest totals ever since 2023.

India’s Struggles Continue in Powerplay

India’s 27/3 in the Powerplay marks their joint-lowest total since the 2023 ODI World Cup clash against Australia in Chennai. Poor shot selection and disciplined Australian bowling proved costly for the Indian top order.

Lowest Powerplay totals for India since 2023:

27/3 vs Australia, Chennai (2023)

27/3 vs Australia, Perth (2025)*

35/2 vs England, Lucknow (2023)

37/3 vs New Zealand, Dubai (2025)

39/3 vs Australia, Wankhede (2023)

How India’s Top Order Collapsed

Rohit Sharma (8): The former skipper’s aggressive intent backfired as he mistimed a shot off Josh Hazlewood, edging to second slip where debutant Matt Renshaw completed a sharp catch.

Virat Kohli (0): Returning to ODIs after seven months, Kohli fell for an eight-ball duck. Attempting to drive a full delivery from Mitchell Starc away from his body, he nicked it to point.

Shubman Gill (10): The Indian captain was unfortunate, feathering a leg-side delivery from Nathan Ellis to wicketkeeper Josh Phillippe.

Rain Offers Brief Relief

Rain briefly halted play with India struggling at 25/3. The interruption, however, brought some relief to the Indian dressing room after a disastrous start on a pace-friendly Perth track.

Match Updates After Rain Delay

Match reduced to 49 overs per side

Each bowler can bowl a maximum of 9 overs

Live score: India 27/3 (10 overs) — Shreyas Iyer (3), Axar Patel (1*)*

Toss and Team News

Australian skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl first, citing favourable conditions for the pacers.

“Looks like a good wicket with some pace. Great honour to lead the team,” said Marsh.

Indian captain Shubman Gill said he too would have preferred to bowl first.

“We’re mentally ready for the challenge. Nitish Reddy makes his debut today,” said Gill, confirming India’s combination of three pacers and three all-rounders.

Kohli Reflects on His Return and Memories in Australia

Ahead of the match, Virat Kohli spoke about his long association with Australian cricket and the energy of the Perth crowd:

“The crowd being at me regularly actually brought out the best in me. I had no option but to turn up at 120 percent,” Kohli said.

He also noted how his recent break from cricket had rejuvenated him:

“I’m feeling as fit — if not fitter — than ever before. There’s a real freshness about coming into this series.”

Current Status (10:06 AM IST):

📍 India – 27/3 in 10 overs

🧢 Shreyas Iyer 3, Axar Patel 1

🌧️ Match reduced to 49 overs per side

🏟️ Venue: Perth Stadium