India’s Winning Streak Ends in Perth as Australia Beat India by 7 Wickets

Australia defeated India by 7 wickets in the 1st ODI at Perth Stadium on October 19, 2025. This match marked India’s first defeat in ODIs in 2025, ending their impressive run of eight consecutive wins. The match was affected by rain, and Australia chased down the revised target using the DLS method. India struggled with the bat and could manage only 136 runs in 26 overs. Meanwhile, Australia chased the target comfortably, reaching 131 for 3 in just 21.1 overs.

India’s Poor Batting Performance in Perth

India won the toss and elected to bat first at Perth Stadium. However, the decision did not work out well for the visiting team. The Indian batting lineup collapsed under pressure from the Australian bowlers. Rohit Sharma, who was playing his 500th international match, was dismissed early. He scored only 8 runs off 14 balls before Josh Hazlewood trapped him. Rohit tried to settle down but could not handle a delivery that bounced extra.

After Rohit’s dismissal, Virat Kohli came to the crease. The Indian legend had not played international cricket for more than six months. Unfortunately, his comeback was short-lived. Kohli faced 8 balls and could not score a single run. He was caught by Cooper Connolly off Mitchell Starc’s bowling. Kohli’s duck was a big blow to India’s hopes in the 1st ODI.

Captain Shubman Gill, who was leading India in this match, also failed to make an impact. He scored 10 runs off 18 balls before Nathan Ellis dismissed him. Gill’s first match as India’s ODI captain ended in disappointment. Shreyas Iyer tried to build an innings but could only manage 11 runs off 24 balls. Hazlewood sent him back to the pavilion, leaving India in deep trouble at 45 for 4.

KL Rahul and Axar Patel Fight Back

With the top order collapsing, India needed someone to steady the innings. Axar Patel and KL Rahul took on that responsibility. Axar played sensibly and scored 31 runs off 38 balls. He hit 3 boundaries and tried to keep the scoreboard moving. His partnership with Rahul gave India some hope. However, Matthew Kuhnemann dismissed Axar in the 20th over, breaking the crucial partnership.

KL Rahul was the top scorer for India in the 1st ODI. He played an aggressive innings and scored 38 runs off 31 balls. Rahul hit 2 fours and 2 sixes during his stay at the crease. He tried to accelerate the scoring rate, but Mitchell Owen dismissed him in the 25th over. Rahul’s wicket left India struggling at 121 for 7.

Washington Sundar scored 10 runs off 10 balls before getting out to Kuhnemann. The Indian innings was falling apart quickly. Nitish Kumar Reddy showed some fight at the end. He remained not out on 19 runs off 11 balls, hitting 2 sixes. His quick runs helped India reach 136 for 9 in 26 overs. However, the total was not enough to challenge the strong Australian batting lineup.

AUSTRALIA WON BY 7 WICKETS, CHASED THE TARGET IN 21.1 OVERS..#AUSvsIND pic.twitter.com/YfanRs1zb2

— Professor (@Off_Spinnerr) October 19, 2025

Australian Bowlers Dominate India

The Australian bowlers were excellent throughout the Indian innings. Josh Hazlewood was the pick of the bowlers. He took 2 wickets for 20 runs in 7 overs. His economy rate was just 2.90, which put immense pressure on the Indian batsmen. Hazlewood removed both Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer, giving Australia early breakthroughs.

Mitchell Starc bowled 6 overs and took 1 wicket for 22 runs. He dismissed the dangerous Virat Kohli for a duck. Starc’s experience helped Australia control the Indian batting attack. Nathan Ellis also picked up 1 wicket, giving away 29 runs in 5 overs.

Matthew Kuhnemann was impressive with the ball. The left-arm spinner took 2 wickets for 26 runs in 4 overs. He dismissed both Axar Patel and Washington Sundar, breaking important partnerships. Mitchell Owen also contributed with 2 wickets, removing KL Rahul and Harshit Rana. The Australian bowling attack worked as a unit and did not allow India to build any big partnerships.

Australia’s Chase in the 1st ODI

Australia started their chase confidently. Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh opened the innings for the home team. However, Arshdeep Singh gave India an early breakthrough. He dismissed Travis Head for 8 runs in the second over. Head had hit 2 boundaries but could not stay long at the crease.

Matthew Short came in at number 3. He scored 8 runs off 17 balls before Axar Patel dismissed him. Short’s wicket gave India some hope, but Mitchell Marsh and Josh Philippe ensured that Australia stayed on track. Marsh played a captain’s innings and remained not out on 46 runs off 52 balls. He hit 2 fours and 3 sixes, anchoring the Australian chase.

Josh Philippe played an aggressive knock. He scored 37 runs off 29 balls, hitting 3 fours and 2 sixes. Philippe’s quick runs helped Australia stay ahead of the required run rate. Washington Sundar dismissed him in the 16th over, but the damage was already done. Matt Renshaw joined Marsh and the two batsmen took Australia home. Renshaw remained not out on 21 runs off 24 balls.

Australia reached 131 for 3 in 21.1 overs, winning the match by 7 wickets under the DLS method. The Australian chase was comfortable, and the Indian bowlers could not create enough pressure.

Indian Bowlers Struggle in Perth

The Indian bowling attack tried hard but could not defend the low total. Mohammed Siraj bowled 4 overs and gave away 21 runs without taking any wicket. Arshdeep Singh was the most successful Indian bowler. He took 1 wicket for 31 runs in 5 overs. Arshdeep dismissed Travis Head early, but he could not get more breakthroughs.

Harshit Rana bowled 4 overs and conceded 27 runs without taking a wicket. His economy rate was 6.80, which allowed Australia to score freely. Axar Patel picked up 1 wicket, dismissing Matthew Short. He bowled 4 overs and gave away 19 runs. Washington Sundar also took 1 wicket, removing Josh Philippe. However, his 2 overs cost 14 runs.

Nitish Kumar Reddy bowled 2.1 overs and conceded 16 runs. The young all-rounder could not pick up any wickets. Overall, the Indian bowlers lacked the firepower to defend such a low total on a good batting pitch.

India’s First Loss in 2025

This defeat was significant for India. It was their first loss in ODIs in 2025. Before this match, India had won 8 consecutive ODI matches. The winning streak came to an end in Perth. This match also marked a tough start for Shubman Gill as India’s captain. He lost his first match in charge, joining Virat Kohli as Indian captains who lost their first match in charge across different formats.

The match had another interesting record. India’s first defeat in a calendar year came on October 19, 2025. In cricket history, India had previously lost their first match of a year on dates like October 13, 1978, October 23, 1991, and December 18, 1980. This defeat will push India to work harder in the remaining matches of the series.

Australia’s 7-wicket victory over India in the 1st ODI was a complete performance. India’s batting failed under pressure, and the team could score only 136 runs. Australia chased down the target easily, thanks to Mitchell Marsh’s leadership and Josh Philippe’s aggressive batting. This loss ended India’s 8-match winning streak in ODIs and gave Shubman Gill a disappointing start as captain.

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