Mumbai, January 14: The Australian openers, David Warner and Aaron Finch played out a fabulous partnership as they guided the visitors to a 10-wicket victory over hosts India in their first ODI at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.
While Warner played a stellar knock off 128 off 112, captain Finch scored 110 off 114 to help the visitors secure an easy win. Australia secured the win with 74 balls to spare.
Earlier, Australian bowlers came up with a disciplined effort to bundle out India for 255 in the first ODI here on Tuesday (January 14). Opener Shikhar Dhawan (74) was the lone batsman who crossed fiffty as a host of other home side batsmen failed to convert their starts.
India will be eager to take the early lead when they face Australia in the first of the three-match series here at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday (January 14). India have been on a roll recently under skipper Virat Kohli, conquering South Africa, Bangladesh, West Indies and Sri Lanka at home with consummate ease.
But Australia will be a completely different challenge for India considering their recent form. It is not going to be easy for India to tide over the Aussies even in their home conditions and that evenly-matched nature of the contest should offer some thrilling moments. So, stay tuned for the Live Updates of the first India vs Australia ODI through MyKhel.
And that's a wrap for the day. It was an explosive show from the Australian duo. Next we head on to Rajkot for the 2nd ODI.
Australia win by 10 wickets 🔟
— ICC (@ICC) January 14, 2020
An unbelievable effort from Aaron Finch and David Warner 🤯#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/UVv9zzBp53
David Warner: I've always had the hunger to score runs. We got off to a flyer and we had to be clinical in the end.
Man of the match goes to David Warner.
Aaron Finch: The way we fought back with the ball played a huge part. Proud of the boys for that. We could brush it (batting) up a bit but it was. India are world-class and they will bounce back.
Skipper Aaron Finch picks up the gamechanger of the match award
Atoot Jodi of the match goes undoubtedly to Aaron Finch and David Warner
Virat Kohli: We were totally outplayed in all three departments. Its a very strong Australian team. They are a world class side. It's another challenge for us to bounce back from here. But total credit goes to Australia. This is an opportunity to make a mark and play against world-class players.
That's it for the day! The Australians will head into the next match full of confidence, while Virat Kohli and his men will have to bounce back quickly.
A stupendous show from Australia. India have a lot to think about. It will be tough to bounce back from such a crushing loss. Australia now have the upperhand in the ODI series.
Staggeringly powerful performance by Australia. India should be worried. Not just how to win the series from here, but how to prevent a rout
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) January 14, 2020
The Australian duo finished it off in style, securing the highest partnership for any wicket in ODI cricket against India
David Warner and Aaron Finch played out a fabulous partnership as they guided the visitors to a 10-wicket victory over hosts India in their first ODI at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.
Warner finishes off in style as Australia beat India by 10 wickets to start the series in dominating fashion!
FOUR! Australia need just two more
Australia need 7 from 77 to wrap up the match
The opening partnership between David Warner and Aaron Finch:
The stand of 243* between @AaronFinch5 and @davidwarner31 is the highest partnership against India of all-time, for any wicket, anywhere in the world. #INDvAUS
— Aaron Pereira (@AaronPereira_) January 14, 2020
The skipper brings up his century.
CENTURY! And now it’s Aaron Finch’s turn! The skipper brings up his 16th ODI hundred from 108 deliveries
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 14, 2020
This is a demolition from Australia’s openers: https://t.co/J8WD0geFkm #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/aqKRtseifN
100 up for the Australian skipper! Finch brings up his ton in 109 balls! This is the best opening stand against India. They broke their own record en route to this seamless run chase.
100 up for the Australian skipper!
Time for a drinks break now.
FOUR! Warner looks to finish off the job now. It has been the opener's day today. Having been given out twice, Warner successfully appealed twice to have the decision overturned.
Australia now need just 39 from 105 balls to win the first ODI
18th ODI century for Warner
CENTURY! There it is! ODI hundred No.18 for David Warner and it’s come off just 88 balls! What a knock #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/mAKS5TNf0S
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 14, 2020
SIX!! Finch joins the party as he lofts it inside out with mid-off inside the circle.
100!!! 18th ODI hundred for the opener as he celebrates it with his traditional jump. Warner brings up his hundred with a four.
FOUR!!! Warner on 94 now. Another classy century on the cards for the Australian opener tonight?
Second successful review as the decision is overturned. Still no wickets for the Indian bowlers. Warner had been given out for an LBW but the replays showed that there was an inside edge onto the pads.
Review! Original decision OUT. Australia go upstairs.
Australia need 68 off 131 to win the opening match of the ODI series. Can the openers finish it off without losing any wickets?
Another fine innings from the Australian opener
Fastest to 5000 ODI runs:
— ICC (@ICC) January 14, 2020
1️⃣ Hashim Amla (101 innings)
2️⃣= Viv Richards, Virat Kohli (114 innings)
4️⃣ DAVID WARNER (115 innings)
What a player the Australia opener is 💪#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/3VcnexrRo8
The duo have taken the game away from the hosts. After being bowled out for 255 and failing to pick up a single wicket after 28 overs, the hosts are staring at a defeat here at the Wankhede.
Thumbs up for Australia so far 👍#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/Pxrx5XBVT1
— ICC (@ICC) January 14, 2020