Australia beat India by 34 runs in the first One-day International to take a 1-0 lead in the three match series here Saturday.

Electing to bat, Australia posted 288 for five at the Sydney Cricket Ground. In reply, India were stopped at 254 for nine in the stipulated 50 overs. Opener Rohit Sharma top-scored for the visitors with a fine 133 off 129 balls.