India put up a dismal show with the bat as Australia stamped its superiority over the visitors with a five-wicket win in the first Women’s ODI here on Thursday.
Opting to bat, India collapsed for 100 all out in 34.2 overs with Australia pacer Megan Schutt returning an impressive five-wicket haul.
Australia did experience a minor stutter in the run chase, when Renuka Thakur struck twice in the same over, before coasting to victory in 16.2 overs.
Debutant opener Georgia Voll (46 not out off 42 balls) produced a measured knock to ensure a comfortable win. Her effort included a six off Renuka in the cow corner region.
Her opening partner Phoebe Litchfield (35 off 29 balls) was the aggressor in their 48-run stand, smashing six fours in a row, four of those coming off Renuka and two off debutant pacer Titas Sadhu.
The second ODI will be played at the Allan Border Field here on December 8.
The scores:
India 100 in 34.2 overs ( Megan Schutt 5/19) lost to Australia 102/5 in 16.2 overs (Georgia Voll 46 n.o., Renuka Thakur 3/45).
Published – December 06, 2024 06:41 am IST
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