India's First ODI Defeat to Australia
India skipper Shubman Gill remained optimistic despite his team's loss in the opening ODI against Australia on Sunday.
Gill highlighted the fighting spirit his side showed after a poor start in Perth, where they were chasing 131 in 26 overs due to revised playing conditions caused by rain.
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh remained unbeaten on 46, while wicketkeeper-batter Josh Philippe and Matthew Renshaw took the side over the line in 21.1 overs with seven wickets in hand.
Gill acknowledged that losing three wickets inside the powerplay put India on the back foot.
Gill praised the team's effort in dragging the match deep while defending a modest total in the rain-hit encounter, which was also his first leadership assignment in the 50-over format.
Author's summary: India loses first ODI to Australia despite a fighting spirit.