Australia delivered a clinical display to defeat India women’s national cricket team by six wickets in the opening ODI at Allan Border Field.
After bowling India out for 214, the hosts chased confidently, thanks to half-centuries from Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney. Smriti Mandhana’s 58 anchored India’s innings, but regular breakthroughs from Ashleigh Gardner and Megan Schutt kept the total under check.
Shree Charani briefly raised hopes with two quick wickets, yet Australia’s depth proved decisive as they sealed victory and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.