Directly following choosing to bat first, India had a harsh start, losing a piece of their side for just 59 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal (0), Devdutt Padikkal (0), Virat Kohli (5), and Dhruv Jurel (11) all failed to make a difference, while KL Rahul was pardoned for 26 following a debatable decision.
Rishabh Heave (37 off 78) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (41 off 59) steadied the innings, helping India with showing up at 150 in their most critical innings. Josh Hazlewood was the hero bowler for Australia, taking four wickets.
Likewise, Indian substitute captain Jasprit Bumrah had an impact early, taking the wickets of Nathan McSweeney (10), Usman Khawaja (8), and Steven Smith (0) in his underlying four overs. Debutant Harshit Rana ensured his woman wicket by pardoning Travis Head (11). Mohammed Siraj then, disposed of Marnus Labuschagne (2) and Mitchell Lowland (6) with barely an in the middle between.
Toward the finish of play on Day 1, Australia were 67 for seven, with Alex Carey (19) and Mitchell Starc (6) at the flaw.
