India and Australia return to the ground they enjoyed playing in, during the World Cup. India won big against the UAE before seeing off a defiant West Indies side in their final league game. Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohd Shami all enjoyed good outings at the WACA. Australia, on the other hand, racked up a record 417/6 against Afghanistan on the back of some superb hitting from David Warner, Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell. Five of the aforementioned six players are sure to take the field during the opener on Tuesday (January 12).The last time these two sides met was at Sydney, as semi-finalists of the Word Cup, where Australia ended India's reign as World Champions. The rivalry between the sides has already been talked up much, and with a number of youngsters coming into the sides, the series has all the ingredients of a enthralling affair.
Live Cricket Score of India vs Australia, 1st ODI at Perth
In the first ODI, there is likely to be four first-time international players featuring. Australia have already named their two - Scott Boland and Joel Paris - while India are expected to do the same.
MS Dhoni has introduced Jadjea and Ashwin into the attack. Important phase of the game. But going by Ashwin's first two overs, there doesn't seem to be much going for him on this wicket. Perhaps the freemantle doctor can help him with that drift. Excellent partnership between these two. They are milking the bowling for 7-8 runs an over without any risk.
There was a bit of rain earlier in the day in Perth. It seems to have cleared up now. Things should be alright by the time of the match start.
Barinder Sran has been handed his ODI cap by the skipper. Big moment for the young lad.
