1st One-Day : Finch, Smith's centuries and Zampa's four-for led Australia to win by 66 runs and led series 1-0

1st one-day international match of three ODI match series has been played between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney. Opting to bat first, Australia with AJ Finchand DA Warner's 1st wicket 156 runs stand set huge target of 375 runs for India in 50 overs. Warner 69, Finch 114, SPD Smith 66 balls 105 and GJ Maxwell's quick 19 balls 45 runs were highlights of Australia inning. Mhd Shami bowled well and took 3 wickets of 59 runs.

Following huge target of 375 runs, India lost four wickets on 101 runs. Dhawan and Hardik took the charge in hand for India and played good cricket in middle overs. Dhawan made 74 runs before got out. Hardik also played good inning of 90 runs of 76 balls. Other batsmen tried their best but managed to score 308 runs in 50 overs and India lost the match by 66 runs. SPD Smith declared man of the match for his 105 runs.

Man of the match :- SPD Smith (Aus)
Series -
Aus vs Ind 1st ODI Scorecard Aus vs Ind Series Stats 2020-21