India's First ODI Defeat to Australia
India skipper Shubman Gill remained optimistic despite his team's loss in the opening ODI against Australia on Sunday.
Gill highlighted the fighting spirit his side showed after a poor start in Perth, where they were
chasing 131 in 26 oversdue to revised playing conditions caused by rain.
- Australia captain Mitchell Marsh remained unbeaten on 46.
- Wicketkeeper-batter Josh Philippe scored 37.
- Matthew Renshaw scored 21 not out, taking the side to victory in 21.1 overs with seven wickets in hand.
Gill acknowledged that losing three wickets inside the powerplay put India on the back foot but praised the team's effort in dragging the match deep while defending a modest total.
This was also Gill's first leadership assignment in the 50-over format.
Author's summary: India lost the first ODI to Australia despite a fighting spirit.