Published 20:57 IST, January 14th 2020

Warner, Finch join hands to steamroll India, register Australia's biggest win over hosts

David Warner and Aaron Finch joined hands to guide Australia to a ten-wicket win against India in the first ODI at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday

Reported by: Koushik Narayanan
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David Warner and Aaron Finch joined hands to guide Australia to a ten-wicket win against India in first ODI at Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. duo registered third-highest partnership for Australia in ODIs, as hosts failed to create even a single breakthrough as all of skipper Virat Kohli's five bowling options were taken to cleaners. With victory over India in first match of ODI series, Australia have w won four back-to-back games against India in sub-continent. India lost ir last nine wickets for just 121 runs as Australian bowlers wreaked havoc at altered Indian batting line-up.  

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'Outplayed in all departments' 

"We were totally outplayed in all departments. It's a strong Australian team, if you don't play well, y could hurt you. We saw that with bat in hand. We didn't get eugh runs. I thought we were too respectful at certain phases and it cost us. Can't do that against a team like Australia. This is a chance for team to bounce back but as I said, credit to Australia today. International cricket is always priceless. experience you get in any format does well for you when you play or formats. game time you get is important. If you perform in any format, it gives you confidence for or formats. Today was one of those days when we weren't allowed to get into game at all. (On him at .4) We've had this discussion many times in past as well, due to way KL has been batting. We've tried to fit him into team. Having said that, it hasn't gone our way when I have batted at .4, so we have to see how it goes. At same time, it's about giving opportunities to or guys. People need t panic for just this one game. I think I am allowed to experiment a bit", said Indian skipper Virat Kohli at post-match presentation. 

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20:57 IST, January 14th 2020