Australia won their first one-day international match against India by six wickets during the opening match of their three-match series. The match occurred after India won the T20 series against Australia. The 50-over game marked the end of India's winning streak which they had maintained from their previous series.The Indian team scored 214 runs during their 48.3 overs of play. Australia achieved victory by reaching their target after 38.2 overs and losing four wickets.
The Indian team faces difficulties while batting
The Indian team lost their initial two wickets after they decided to bat first. The top order failed to build partnerships.
- Pratik Rawal scored 0 runs before he left the game.Shefali Verma scored 4.Jemimah Rodrigues made 8.
- Smriti Mandhana maintained a consistent performance throughout the match. She scored 58 runs off 68 balls with seven boundaries. She formed a partnership with her captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Harmanpreet scored 53 runs off 84 balls. She hit three fours.
- India scored 100 runs while losing three wickets during 23.1 overs. The team appeared secure at that moment. Their ability to score runs decreased because of fast dismissals. Deepti Sharma scored 2. Richa Ghosh added 23 runs.
- Kashvi Gautam played an aggressive innings. She scored 43 runs off 44 balls. Her knock included three fours and three sixes. India scored more than 200 runs but they could not complete the match with a strong ending.
The Australian bowlers maintained control over the entire innings
- Ashleigh Gardner took 3 wickets for 33 runs.
- Megan Schutt picked 2 wickets for 42 runs.
- Alana King and Talia McGrath took one wicket each.
India completed their innings after scoring 214 runs.
Australia with confidence chased their target
- The Australian team chased the target with strong self-assurance. The first wicket partnership between Healy and Litchfield produced a total of 50 runs.
- Sricharani achieved her first breakthrough when she dismissed Litchfield and Georgia Voll in consecutive deliveries. Australia held a score of 55/2 at that point in the match.
- Healy found her batting partner in Beth Mooney who helped the team to recover from their innings collapse. The two players managed to maintain their batting pace through continuous boundary hits. Australia achieved a score of 109/2 after 22 overs.
- Healy scored 50 runs off 70 balls before she got out. Mooney led the run chase with her batting performance. She scored 76 runs off 79 balls with five fours and two sixes.
- Annabel Sutherland supported Mooney. She remained not out on 48 runs off 44 balls. Ashleigh Gardner stayed unbeaten on 5 runs.
- Australia completed the match by reaching their winning target of 217 runs after 38.2 overs with a total score of 4 wickets.
Harmanpreet Kaur Suffers Injury Concern
- India faced another setback during the match. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur suffered a knee injury while she batted. She needed medical help during the time the innings progressed.
- Harmanpreet did not field during Australia’s chase. The medical team is monitoring her condition. The second ODI in Hobart will determine whether she can return to play.
Match Summary
India Innings – 214 All Out (48.3 Overs)
- Smriti Mandhana – 58
- Harmanpreet Kaur – 53
- Kashvi Gautam – 43
- Ashleigh Gardner – 3/33
- Megan Schutt – 2/42
Australia Innings – 217/4 (38.2 Overs)
- Beth Mooney – 76
- Alyssa Healy – 50
- Annabel Sutherland – 48*
Australia leads the three-match ODI series with their first victory over India in the opening match. The second ODI will take place in Hobart on Friday.
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