5 Reasons why India lost the first ODI against Australia

#3 Top order collapse

Virat Kohli could score just 3 runs

Chasing a competitive score of 289 runs on a slowish Sydney wicket, India needed a solid start at the top. But all such plans were put to rest by the Aussie new ball attack. Shikhar Dhawan who was prolific in white ball cricket last year went for a golden duck as he played across the line and was caught plumb in front.

Jhye Richardson then struck twice in the fourth over to remove Virat Kohli and Ambati Rayudu. Kohli played an uppish flick and was caught brilliantly at square leg by Stoinis. Rayudu was then trapped in front by Richardson with a sharp in-ducker.

India were left tottering at 4/3 after 4 overs. These procession of wickets forced Rohit Sharma and M.S Dhoni to play the waiting game which eventually pushed the required run rate too high. Indian fans would be hoping that it was just an off day for Virat and co with the bat and they would bounce back in the next ODI.