India's captain Shubman Gill acknowledged the difficulty of losing three wickets in the powerplay after their seven-wicket loss to Australia in the first ODI. Despite the early setbacks, Gill was satisfied with how the team took the game deep while defending their total. He also expressed gratitude for the fans' unwavering support throughout the tour.
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