Overview
- Australia won the rain-shortened Perth opener by seven wickets, chasing a DLS target of 131 in 21.1 overs after India were held to 136 for 9 in 26 overs to lead the series 1–0.
- Virat Kohli fell for an eight-ball duck and Rohit Sharma made 8 on their ODI return, with senior voices urging patience as Arshdeep Singh backed Kohli to respond and Sunil Gavaskar predicted improvement.
- Post-match analysis highlighted India’s balance and selection questions, with suggestions to consider Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna for Adelaide on October 23 and a review of Harshit Rana’s spot.
- Australia may restore Adam Zampa for game two after Matt Kuhnemann’s Perth outing, and Marnus Labuschagne is in contention following his late call-up.
- In Rawalpindi, Pakistan reached 259 for 5 on day one of the second Test, as head coach Azhar Mahmood said a third spinner could be included, while South Africa confirmed Keshav Maharaj’s fitness for a return.