Australia secured a seven-wicket victory over India in a rain-shortened Perth ODI. India posted 136/9 in 26 overs. Australia, set a revised target of 131, reached it with nearly five overs to spare. Mitch Marsh led the chase with an unbeaten 46. This loss ends India's eight-match ODI winning streak in 2025.
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