India vs Australia 1st ODI 2016 Full Match Highlights | Rohit Sharma 171 Masterclass
India vs Australia 1st ODI – Perth 2016 was an unforgettable start to the series, featuring one of Rohit Sharma’s greatest ODI innings and a stunning chase by the Aussies! Watch the full match highlights of this high-scoring thriller that set the tone for an epic ODI series Down Under. --- 🏟️ Match Summary: 📅 Date: January 12, 2016 📍 Venue: WACA Ground, Perth 🎯 Result: Australia won by 5 wickets 🏆 Series: Australia led 1-0 in the 5-match ODI series --- 🏏 India Innings Highlights: India batted first and posted a formidable 309/3 in 50 overs. Rohit Sharma played a sensational knock, scoring an unbeaten 171 off 163 balls* with 13 fours and 7 sixes — one of the best ODI innings on Australian soil. Virat Kohli supported him with a classy 91 (97), sharing a 207-run partnership for the second wicket. The Indian top order dominated but the middle-order couldn’t finish explosively, costing India an even bigger score. --- 🇦🇺 Australia Innings Highlights: In reply, Australia chased down 310 with ease, reaching the target in 49.2 overs with 5 wickets in hand. Steve Smith (149 off 135) and George Bailey (112 off 120) were the heroes of the chase. The pair built a mammoth 242-run stand for the 3rd wicket — a record partnership that took the match away from India. India’s bowling looked toothless as the Aussie batsmen dominated pace and spin alike. --- 📊 Key Moments: Rohit Sharma’s majestic 171* – pure timing and elegance! Kohli-Rohit double-century stand Smith’s captain’s knock – 149 with sublime strokes George Bailey’s return to form under pressure India’s missed chances in the field and lack of breakthroughs in the middle overs --- 🌟 Match Awards: 🏅 Player of the Match: Steve Smith for his 149-run match-winning knock --- 📽️ Watch this video to relive every moment of this incredible match – a classic ODI featuring over 600 runs, 3 centuries, and a contest between batting brilliance and bowling struggles! --- 🎯 #RohitSharma171 #SteveSmith149 #IndiaVsAustralia2016 #1stODI #BaileyReturns #ODIClassic #IndVsAus #CricketHighlights
