IND vs AUS ODI: Why Are Overs Being Reduced After Brief Rain?

Rain interrupted play twice during the first India vs Australia ODI, in Perth, causing multiple stoppages before the completion of the 12th over. The first spell of rain delayed proceedings for around 10 minutes, resulting in one over being reduced from the innings.

Why has this happened? Well, as per reports, no additional time has been scheduled for this fixture. The match is set to conclude by 8:00 PM local time, and the absence of extra time appears to be the reason behind the reduction in overs.

So the way things stand right now, this IND vs AUS ODI has been reduced to 49 overs for both innings.

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