The first one-dayer between India and Australia was on Sunday called off without a ball being bowled due to heavy rain.

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The first one-dayer between India and Australia was on Sunday called off without a ball being bowled due to heavy rain.

Workers move a plastic sheet protecting the ground after rainfall delayed play of the first One Day International cricket match between India and Australia in Kochi on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010. (AP Photo)

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Indian fans watch rain as they wait for play to start before the first one-day international cricket match between India and Australia. The teams are playing a three-match one-day series after a two-test series which India won 2-0. (AP Photo)

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Incessant rains for the last few days resulted in a wet outfield and fresh downpour in the morning, forced match referee Chris Broad to abandon the match. (AFP Photo)

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The umpires inspected the conditions at 9:00 am but found the areas near the bowlers run-up and a few parts near the boundary lines quite damp.

They were scheduled to carry out a second inspection at 11:00 am but after the fresh drizzle hitting the port city at around 10:20 am, Broad decided to abandon the opening encounter.(AFP Photo)

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Spectators display placards after the first one-day international cricket match between India and Australia was abandoned. (AP Photo)

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The officials were of the view that with all the water already on the field, it was impossible to play. (AFP Photo)

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Officials display a message on the screen after the first one-day international cricket match between India and Australia, was abandoned in Kochi, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010. (AP Photo)

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India vs Australia, 1st ODI: Rain plays spoiler

The first one-dayer between India and Australia was on Sunday called off without a ball being bowled due to heavy rain.