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India Vs Australia highlights, 1st Women ODI: Australia beat India by 6 wickets
Australia will draw inspiration from the return of captain Alyssa Healy, who is set to play her final ODI before retiring from the format. Her presence, along with leg-spinner Alana King, strengthens an already star-studded squad eager to bounce back. With players like Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath and Ellyse Perry, Australia possess the depth and experience to quickly turn the tide.
India’s batting, however, looks equally formidable. Opener Smriti Mandhana remains the cornerstone after her match-winning 82 in the T20I decider, while Jemimah Rodrigues continues to thrive against Australia, including her memorable World Cup century. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur will also be keen to deliver a bigger contribution.
India’s bowling unit, featuring Renuka Thakur and veteran Deepti Sharma, will aim to build on their T20I performances, while newcomers like Pratika Rawal add fresh energy to the squad.
With India leading 4-2 in the multi-format points table, the ODIs offer them a chance to tighten their grip on the trophy. Australia, meanwhile, will be desperate to respond strongly, making this contest a compelling clash between a rising force and an established powerhouse.
Annabel Sutherland to Kashvee Gautam, True bounce on this one as Annabel bowls short of a length and outside off. Gautam tries to push it away but misses.
Annabel Sutherland to Kashvee Gautam, True bounce on this one as Annabel bowls short of a length and outside off. Gautam tries to push it away but misses.
Annabel Sutherland to Kashvee Gautam, Bangs into the surface but the ball dies rather than taking off. Gautam leaves it alone to the keeper.
Annabel Sutherland to Kashvee Gautam, Bangs into the surface but the ball dies rather than taking off. Gautam leaves it alone to the keeper.
Annabel Sutherland to Harmanpreet Kaur, Pitches it up, wide outside off. Kaur drives it away from her body and to cover for a single.
Annabel Sutherland to Harmanpreet Kaur, Pitches it up, wide outside off. Kaur drives it away from her body and to cover for a single.
Annabel Sutherland to Kashvee Gautam, Hits the top of off, Gautam pats it to cover. A fumble there by Phoebe Litchfield allows a single.
Annabel Sutherland to Kashvee Gautam, Hits the top of off, Gautam pats it to cover. A fumble there by Phoebe Litchfield allows a single.
Annabel Sutherland to Harmanpreet Kaur, On middle, on a short of a length, worked towards square leg for a single.
Annabel Sutherland to Harmanpreet Kaur, On middle, on a short of a length, worked towards square leg for a single.
- Kashvee Gautam 19 (22)
- Harmanpreet Kaur 42 (70)
Alana King to Kashvee Gautam, DROPPED! A bit casual in the field! King dishes it on the fuller side, looped up. Gautam tries to go downtown as she launches one over but mistimes it completely. Tahlia McGrath at mid off, turns back but doesn't put in a dive. The ball brushes her fingertips and falls out.
- Kashvee Gautam 19 (22)
- Harmanpreet Kaur 42 (70)
Alana King to Kashvee Gautam, DROPPED! A bit casual in the field! King dishes it on the fuller side, looped up. Gautam tries to go downtown as she launches one over but mistimes it completely. Tahlia McGrath at mid off, turns back but doesn't put in a dive. The ball brushes her fingertips and falls out.
Alana King to Kashvee Gautam, A stumping appeal! Gautam has her foot grounded all along. Loops up a fuller delivery on off, turning away off the deck. Gautam prods and plays the wrong line and gets beaten on the outside edge. Beth Mooney collects and clips the bails off but the replay shows Gautam didn't leave her crease.
Alana King to Kashvee Gautam, A stumping appeal! Gautam has her foot grounded all along. Loops up a fuller delivery on off, turning away off the deck. Gautam prods and plays the wrong line and gets beaten on the outside edge. Beth Mooney collects and clips the bails off but the replay shows Gautam didn't leave her crease.
Alana King to Harmanpreet Kaur, Gives this one some flight, around off. Kaur tries to drive straight but the ball turns away and goes off the outer half of the blade to the fielder in the deep at long off. A single.
Alana King to Harmanpreet Kaur, Gives this one some flight, around off. Kaur tries to drive straight but the ball turns away and goes off the outer half of the blade to the fielder in the deep at long off. A single.
Alana King to Harmanpreet Kaur, This is full and around off. Kaur drives it to cover.
Alana King to Harmanpreet Kaur, This is full and around off. Kaur drives it to cover.
Alana King to Kashvee Gautam, Uppish but well safe! Floats it full and on middle, Gautam gets forward to sweep it away but gets a thick top edge to deep square leg. Well ahead and wide of the fielder in the deep. A run.
Alana King to Kashvee Gautam, Uppish but well safe! Floats it full and on middle, Gautam gets forward to sweep it away but gets a thick top edge to deep square leg. Well ahead and wide of the fielder in the deep. A run.
Alana King to Harmanpreet Kaur, A low hanging full toss, down leg. Kaur reaches after it as she moves across and nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.
Alana King to Harmanpreet Kaur, A low hanging full toss, down leg. Kaur reaches after it as she moves across and nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.
A slight hold-up as the physio is out for Harmanpreet Kaur. Not entirely sure what the issue is. She took off her left pad, so it might be an issue with that leg. Kaur is all good to continue.
A slight hold-up as the physio is out for Harmanpreet Kaur. Not entirely sure what the issue is. She took off her left pad, so it might be an issue with that leg. Kaur is all good to continue.
- Kashvee Gautam 16 (19)
- Harmanpreet Kaur 40 (67)
Annabel Sutherland to Kashvee Gautam, Well outside off on the slower side. Gautam watches it sail towards the keeper.
- Kashvee Gautam 16 (19)
- Harmanpreet Kaur 40 (67)
Annabel Sutherland to Kashvee Gautam, Well outside off on the slower side. Gautam watches it sail towards the keeper.
Annabel Sutherland to Harmanpreet Kaur, Back of a length, around off. Harmanpreet Kaur pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
Annabel Sutherland to Harmanpreet Kaur, Back of a length, around off. Harmanpreet Kaur pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
Annabel Sutherland to Harmanpreet Kaur, Pace-off once again, shorter and outside off. Kaur waits, waits and waits as she taps it on top of the bounce before it rolls to short third.
Annabel Sutherland to Harmanpreet Kaur, Pace-off once again, shorter and outside off. Kaur waits, waits and waits as she taps it on top of the bounce before it rolls to short third.
Annabel Sutherland to Harmanpreet Kaur, Keeps it full and in line of the stumps. Kaur keeps it out on the leg side.
Annabel Sutherland to Harmanpreet Kaur, Keeps it full and in line of the stumps. Kaur keeps it out on the leg side.
Annabel Sutherland to Kashvee Gautam, The off-cutter, fuller and on off. Gautam drops it square to point and calls for a single. A bit of a hesitation as Gautam stutters but she makes her end with ease.
Annabel Sutherland to Kashvee Gautam, The off-cutter, fuller and on off. Gautam drops it square to point and calls for a single. A bit of a hesitation as Gautam stutters but she makes her end with ease.
Annabel Sutherland to Kashvee Gautam, A nagging length delivery attacking the stumps. Gautam pats it on the strip.
Annabel Sutherland to Kashvee Gautam, A nagging length delivery attacking the stumps. Gautam pats it on the strip.
- Harmanpreet Kaur 39 (64)
- Kashvee Gautam 15 (16)
Alana King to Harmanpreet Kaur, Slower in the air, flat and around off. Kaur waits for the turn and bounce before she taps it to point.
- Harmanpreet Kaur 39 (64)
- Kashvee Gautam 15 (16)
Alana King to Harmanpreet Kaur, Slower in the air, flat and around off. Kaur waits for the turn and bounce before she taps it to point.
Alana King to Kashvee Gautam, Fuller-length delivery on middle, Gautam sweeps it in front of mid-wicket and rotates the strike.
Alana King to Kashvee Gautam, Fuller-length delivery on middle, Gautam sweeps it in front of mid-wicket and rotates the strike.
Alana King to Kashvee Gautam, Very full, loops it around off. Kashvee Gautam drives it straight to cover.
Alana King to Kashvee Gautam, Very full, loops it around off. Kashvee Gautam drives it straight to cover.
Halt! Kashvee Gautam has taken a glancing blow on the helmet. The physio is out for the concussion check. She has passed the test and is ready to resume.
Halt! Kashvee Gautam has taken a glancing blow on the helmet. The physio is out for the concussion check. She has passed the test and is ready to resume.
Alana King to Kashvee Gautam, A stifled appeal for LBW but it looked to have come off the glove! Floats it touch fuller and on leg, turning away with some extra bounce. Kashvee Gautam gets on her knee to sweep but misses and the ball pings her on the grill of the helmet. A quick concussion check to take place.
Alana King to Kashvee Gautam, A stifled appeal for LBW but it looked to have come off the glove! Floats it touch fuller and on leg, turning away with some extra bounce. Kashvee Gautam gets on her knee to sweep but misses and the ball pings her on the grill of the helmet. A quick concussion check to take place.
Alana King to Harmanpreet Kaur, Length delivery, outside off, Kaur cuts it to deep point for a single.
Alana King to Harmanpreet Kaur, Length delivery, outside off, Kaur cuts it to deep point for a single.
Alana King to Harmanpreet Kaur, FOUR! The skipper punishes this one! A gentle full toss on leg, Kaur picks the gap as she drills it to the right of the diving mid on fielder and it races away to the fence.
Alana King to Harmanpreet Kaur, FOUR! The skipper punishes this one! A gentle full toss on leg, Kaur picks the gap as she drills it to the right of the diving mid on fielder and it races away to the fence.
The series holds special emotional value for Australia, with captain Alyssa Healy set to make her final ODI appearance before retiring from the format after the upcoming Test in Perth. Her return, along with leg-spinner Alana King, strengthens Australia after their T20I disappointment.
India, meanwhile, will rely heavily on opener Smriti Mandhana, who played a match-winning knock in the T20I decider and has spoken about India’s ambition to dominate world cricket. Jemimah Rodrigues, who has enjoyed success against Australia in the past, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur will be key to India’s batting strength.
India’s bowling attack, led by Renuka Thakur and supported by Deepti Sharma, showed encouraging form in the T20Is. Australia, however, remain formidable with match-winners like Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner capable of turning games. With India leading 4-2 in the multi-format series, the ODIs promise a fierce battle between confidence and pride.
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Venue
Allan Border Field, Brisbane
