Rohit Sharma Hits 171 off 163 Balls as India Post 309/3 vs. Australia

Rohit Sharma hit a stunning 171 not out as India posted a highly competitive 309/3 in the first one-day international against Australia in Perth.

Sharma's knock came off just 163 balls and included seven sixes and 13 fours as part of a mammoth 207-run partnership with Virat Kohli, who contributed 91.

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Rohit Sharma's top edged scoop shot which almost went for a SIX. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/2QsVghey5B

— Sampath (@SAMPATH_B24) January 12, 2016"

Australian debutants Joel Paris and Scott Boland struggled with the ball, as the hosts managed to take just three wickets from their 50 overs.

But Sharma's knock proved to be in vain, as Steve Smith and George Bailey hit centuries for Australia to secure the win.

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