Rohit’s 171 powers India to 309

Opener Rohit Sharma made an unbeaten 171 (163 balls) to help India set a stiff target of 310 for hosts Australia at the WACA Ground in Perth on Tuesday. He was ably supported by Virat Kohli (91) and the duo put on a 200-run partnership.

Earlier, captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and decided to bat in the opening game of the five-match ODI series at the WACA Ground on Tuesday.