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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s much-anticipated return was cut short after only 22 balls, contributing to India’s seven-wicket loss to Australia in the rain-affected first ODI on Sunday.

India, batting first, struggled to reach a sub-par 136 for 9 after the match was reduced to 26 overs per side due to multiple rain interruptions, setting Australia a DLS target of 131, which they comfortably achieved in 21.1 overs.

Arshdeep Singh dismissed Travis Head early, who slashed the left-arm bowler to Harshit Rana at deep third man, and Matthew Short also failed to make a significant contribution.

However, skipper Mitchell Marsh (46 not out, 52 balls), a local favourite, used his power to keep Australia ahead with a vital 55-run partnership alongside Josh Philippe (37, 2

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