In the first match of the three-match ODI series, Australia defeated India by 66 runs. Australia won the toss and elected to bat first. Australian captain Aaron Finch scored 114 runs in 124 balls, while Steve Smith scored 105 runs from 66 balls and helped to make a goal of 375 runs for the Indian team.
Hardik Pandya scored 90 runs from 76 balls, while Shikar Dhawan scored 74 runs from 86 balls but could not reach the high target set by Australia.