On a wet on‑day in Perth, the Australian cricket team lifted a hard‑won victory over India in the opening match of their three‑game ODI series. The match, played under a trending “rain‑affected” weather report, ended with a modest target of 131 for India and ended in a win for the Aussies.
Mitchell Marsh, who was named Player of the Match for a 46‑run knock against early swing, praised his teammates. “The weather played its part today. Big thanks to all the crowd that stuck around,” Marsh said. “I know these days can be really frustrating, but nice to get a win. It’s always nice to win at home. I love playing for Australia.”
The Australian side had to navigate a ball that was moving after the first few overs, so it took solid technique and focus. Marsh said his younger players rose to the challenge. “It was swinging around a little bit. We knew that was going to be the case for both teams, so a little bit of a challenge to get through there,” he explained. “Proud of the way our young guys came out and took the game on and got us over.”
A standout performer for the Australians was wicketkeeper‑batter Josh Philippe. He struck 37 runs off 29 balls, hitting two sixes and three fours, with an effortless knock that impressed both teammates and fans. Marsh shared his admiration: “Josh Philippe came out and made it look very easy, didn’t he? It’s fun to get young kids coming in. They’re not necessarily young kids – the young guys coming in – you just want them to have fun and enjoy it.”
The packed crowd at Perth’s adopted home ground gave the match an electric atmosphere that the team felt is rare in today’s one‑day cricket. Marsh encouraged his squad to soak in the experience: “In one‑day cricket, we don’t get to play in front of the big crowds all the time, so I said to them to really enjoy it.”
With Australia celebrating a rain‑affected win, the stakes rise for the second ODI, set to be played on October 23 in Adelaide. The win puts pressure on the Indian side to bounce back and keep the series alive. Fans across Australia and the world will be watching to see if the younger Australian players can maintain the momentum, while India aims to level the series in their second outing.
Source: ianslive
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