In the first IND vs AUS ODI in Perth, the Men in Blue could only manage 136 runs, while Australia were set a slightly lower target of 131.

They struggled throughout their innings, finishing at 136 in 26 overs, with KL Rahul top-scoring with 38. Axar Patel added 31, and debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy stayed unbeaten on 19. But how did India’s total of 136 turn into a target of 131 for Australia?

Australia Target reduced to 131: DLS Rule Explained

Rain interruptions played a major role in the outcome.

Persistent showers led to a significant loss of playing time, reducing the match to 26 overs per side. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and captain Shubman Gill all failed to make an impact.

As a result, under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, Australia were given a revised target of 131, adjusted based on overs and wickets remaining.