Australia defeat India by 66 runs: 10 highlights from 1st ODI in Sydney

India’s floppy fielding Kohli’s boys dropped at least four catches in the first innings, while the poor effort on the field also gave away many a few boundaries to Australia.

Australia opt to bat at SCG Aussie captain Aaron Finch won the toss and opted to bat at the SCG on Friday.

Warner and Finch’s 156-run stand Finch and Warner registered 156 runs for the opening wicket, which was their sixth stand of 150 or more runs – more than any other pair for Australia in ODIs.

Finch recorded 17th ODI hundred Finch scored his 17th ODI hundred, which was also his sixth as Australia captain. He now has the second most number of tons as AUS captain after Ponting (21).

Steve Smith registers Australia record Smith, who scored his 10th ODI century on Friday, scored the third fastest ODI century (62 balls) by an Australian.

India’s best bowler: Shami Shami finished with figures of 3 for 59 in 10 overs. As Australia posted 374 for 6 in 50 overs, the other three wicket-takers for India were Saini, Chahal, and Bumrah.

India off to a great start Mayank and Shikhar built a 53-run stand for the opening wicket before the former got out in the sixth over.

Hazlewood and Zampa dominate Hazlewood made 3 crucial breakthroughs: Mayank, Kohli, and Iyer. Zampa removed Shikhar, Rahul, Jadeja, and Pandya.

Hardik Pandya registers highest ODI score Hardik scored 90 off 76 balls – his new highest score in the ODIs. He also became the fastest Indian to 1,000 runs in terms of the fewest balls taken (857 balls).

Player of the Match During the chase of 375, India fell short by 66 runs. For scoring 66-ball 105, Steve Smith was named the Player of the Match in the first ODI.