Australia v India: men’s first one-day international – live

Australia and India are set to compete in the first one-day international (ODI) match at Optus Stadium in Perth. The match is scheduled to start at 11:30 AM local time, which corresponds to 2:30 PM AEDT and 9 AM IST. Indian player Shubman Gill stated that if India had won the toss, they would have chosen to bowl first. He expressed confidence in his team's readiness to play, despite the fact that they arrived in Australia only three days prior to the match. Gill noted that the weather conditions might lead to a stop-and-play situation during the game, but he remained optimistic about the pitch, describing it as a good surface that could yield runs. He emphasized the importance of mental preparation for the players, many of whom had been competing in India before traveling to Australia. The focus for the Indian team is on coming together and performing well in the series opener. The match marks the beginning of a series between the two cricketing nations, and both teams will be looking to establish an early advantage. The players' readiness and the conditions will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of this ODI.