India struggle in Mumbai’s first ODI against Australia on Friday but responsible 108* runs in between Kuala Lumpur Rahul (75*) and ravindrajadya (45*) saw the hosts chase a 189-run target in 39.5 overs, despite being 39/4 at one stage.India is led Hardik Pandya in the game Roshi Sharma Missed the game due to personal commitments. Pandya took the crucial wicket from Steve Smith and then scored a crucial 25 off 31 balls after the Indians’ top order faltered.when he faced the Marcus Stoinis At the end of the 18th inning.
Pandya erroneously completed his free-kick delivery, a slower delivery that resulted in a miss.After delivery, the TV camera shows Villacolli React in a very vivid way. It’s unclear why Kohli was a little agitated.
WATCH: Virat Kohli’s reaction after Hardik Pandya faces free throw
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Meanwhile, Pandya gave the embattled Rahul and Jadeja the thumbs up after India beat Australia by five wickets in their first ODI here, saying they had a huge calming effect on the onlookers. Rahul, who was knocked out in the third and fourth Tests against Australia due to poor form, was instrumental in helping the hosts to a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
“I’m very proud of the way we played today. Jaddu (Ravindra Jadeja) came back and did what he was supposed to do after eight months away from ODI. I like my bowling and batting and would love to finish it, but the way KL (Rahul) and Jaddu hit the ball, which gave peace to those who were watching from the outside,” said Indian substitute captain Pandya, who was playing in Wankhede.
Rahul, who started mostly for India, was fifth after the Test defeat. But despite the reduced stack, he played patiently, hitting his fine 75 off 96 balls.
Pandya conceded that the Indian team was under pressure while bowling and batting, but in the end the composure of the team allowed the game to go smoothly.
Mitchell Marsh81 for 65 balls and the visitors’ quick start did put some pressure on India, but Mohammad Shami, Muhammad Siraj And Jadeja kept chipping away with well-timed wickets, eventually tying Australia for 188 for 35.4 overs.
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