Pakistan, Oct. 20 -- Australia comfortably defeated India by seven wickets under the DLS method in a rain-affected first ODI at Perth Stadium on Sunday, chasing down a revised target of 131 with 29 balls to spare.

Australia's clinical performance with both bat and ball ensured a straightforward victory, reinforcing their dominance in home conditions.

Australia take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against India.

After restricting India to 136 for 9 in their allotted 26 overs, Australia's chase was anchored by captain Mitchell Marsh, who remained unbeaten on 46 off 52 balls, striking two fours and three sixes. Josh Philippe provided strong support with a brisk 37 off 29, while Matt Renshaw finished the job with an unbeaten 21 as...