However, the reason behind that has finally been revealed. The target of 131 for Australia is due to the DLS method. Since the game was reduced to 26 overs per side due to rain, the DLS calculations came into effect and hence the target was revised. Had India lost lesser number of wickets, the target would’ve been comparatively higher.

Australia claimed a commanding victory over India in the rain-affected opening match of the three-match series in Perth, chasing down a revised DLS target of 131 runs with 29 balls to spare.

Following Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method calculations, Australia's target was reduced during the first ODI against India.

The Indian cricket team hit a 17-year low after Australia beat them with ease in the second T20I at MCG. The Mitchell Marsh-led side chased down a target of 125 with 40 balls left post a batting collapse by the Indian team.

Phoebe Litchfield's blistering century leads Australia to dominate India in the Women's World Cup semi-final in Navi Mumbai.