In the first one day international cricket match of the tri-nation series, hosts Australia made 216 for 5 in 32 overs against India at Melbourne. According to the D/L, the target for India is 218, which means only one run more has been added to the target. The Match has been reduced to 32 overs as rain interrupted the game. Earlier, India won the toss and decided to field. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar has been included in the Indian side, in place of Virender Sehwag. Spinner Rahul Sharma has also been included in the playing eleven today. Mahela Jayawardene led Sri Lanka is the third team, playing in this tournament.