Perth, Oct. 19 -- Rain interrupted play during the 1st ODI between India and Australia at Perth Stadium, with Australia winning the toss and opting to bowl.

India lost their top order cheaply, struggling at 37 for 3 in 11.5 overs when play was halted.

Rohit Sharma was dismissed for 8, edging a delivery from Josh Hazlewood to Matt Renshaw at second slip. Earlier, he had struck a crisp straight drive for four off Mitchell Starc.

Virat Kohli was dimissed for a duck, chasing a Starc delivery outside off and giving a spectacular diving catch to Cooper Connolly at backward point.

Shubman Gill was trapped down the leg side by Nathan Ellis for 10, caught by Josh Philippe, despite a stylish drive earlier off Hazlewood and a solid straight drive ...