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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.
- Richa Ghosh 17 (33)
- Harmanpreet Kaur 30 (55)
Sophie Molineux to Richa Ghosh, Tosses it up, full and on middle, Ghosh sweeps and tries to roll her wrists on top of the bounce. Picks out the top edge and it falls well wide of square leg.
- Richa Ghosh 17 (33)
- Harmanpreet Kaur 30 (55)
Sophie Molineux to Richa Ghosh, Tosses it up, full and on middle, Ghosh sweeps and tries to roll her wrists on top of the bounce. Picks out the top edge and it falls well wide of square leg.
Sophie Molineux to Richa Ghosh, Fuller delivery, slanting on leg. Ghosh paddles it nicely but finds the fielder at short fine.
Sophie Molineux to Richa Ghosh, Fuller delivery, slanting on leg. Ghosh paddles it nicely but finds the fielder at short fine.
Sophie Molineux to Richa Ghosh, Lands it outside off and gets it to spin away sharply. Ghosh again tries to guide it away but is well beaten by the turn.
Sophie Molineux to Richa Ghosh, Lands it outside off and gets it to spin away sharply. Ghosh again tries to guide it away but is well beaten by the turn.
Sophie Molineux to Richa Ghosh, On a good length and on top of off. Ghosh transfers her weight on the back foot and guides it past short third for a couple of runs.
Sophie Molineux to Richa Ghosh, On a good length and on top of off. Ghosh transfers her weight on the back foot and guides it past short third for a couple of runs.
Sophie Molineux to Richa Ghosh, Tossed up, fuller and on middle, holds into the surface. Ghosh leans and flicks it uppishly to mid-wicket.
Sophie Molineux to Richa Ghosh, Tossed up, fuller and on middle, holds into the surface. Ghosh leans and flicks it uppishly to mid-wicket.
Sophie Molineux to Richa Ghosh, Touch shorter and outside off, bit of extra bounce. Ghosh punches off the sticker of the blade to cover.
Sophie Molineux to Richa Ghosh, Touch shorter and outside off, bit of extra bounce. Ghosh punches off the sticker of the blade to cover.
- Richa Ghosh 15 (27)
- Harmanpreet Kaur 30 (55)
Alana King to Richa Ghosh, Straighter, fuller delivery on middle. Richa eases it down to long off and keeps the strike.
- Richa Ghosh 15 (27)
- Harmanpreet Kaur 30 (55)
Alana King to Richa Ghosh, Straighter, fuller delivery on middle. Richa eases it down to long off and keeps the strike.
Alana King to Richa Ghosh, Pitches it up on leg. Ghosh makes a bit of room and knocks it to point.
Alana King to Richa Ghosh, Pitches it up on leg. Ghosh makes a bit of room and knocks it to point.
Alana King to Richa Ghosh, Loops it up, fuller and around off. Ghosh drives it firmly and beats the dive from the cover fielder. The fielder from long off runs across and cuts it off. Two runs.
Alana King to Richa Ghosh, Loops it up, fuller and around off. Ghosh drives it firmly and beats the dive from the cover fielder. The fielder from long off runs across and cuts it off. Two runs.
Alana King to Harmanpreet Kaur, Drops it short and around off, turning away. Kaur slashes it hard and to deep point for a single.
Alana King to Harmanpreet Kaur, Drops it short and around off, turning away. Kaur slashes it hard and to deep point for a single.
Alana King to Harmanpreet Kaur, Gives a lot of flight, fuller and on middle and leg. Kaur plays with a straight bat back to the bowler.
Alana King to Harmanpreet Kaur, Gives a lot of flight, fuller and on middle and leg. Kaur plays with a straight bat back to the bowler.
Alana King to Harmanpreet Kaur, Flights it full and on middle, Kaur pushes it to the left of King.
Alana King to Harmanpreet Kaur, Flights it full and on middle, Kaur pushes it to the left of King.
- Richa Ghosh 12 (24)
- Harmanpreet Kaur 29 (52)
Sophie Molineux to Richa Ghosh, Just a single off the over! Shorter and on off, Richa gets on top of the bounce and punches it but can't beat the cover fielder.
- Richa Ghosh 12 (24)
- Harmanpreet Kaur 29 (52)
Sophie Molineux to Richa Ghosh, Just a single off the over! Shorter and on off, Richa gets on top of the bounce and punches it but can't beat the cover fielder.
Sophie Molineux to Richa Ghosh, Full and on leg, whipped to mid on by Richa. 30 balls since the last boundary.
Sophie Molineux to Richa Ghosh, Full and on leg, whipped to mid on by Richa. 30 balls since the last boundary.
Sophie Molineux to Richa Ghosh, A bit quicker now, on off, Richa works this full ball to cover.
Sophie Molineux to Richa Ghosh, A bit quicker now, on off, Richa works this full ball to cover.
Sophie Molineux to Richa Ghosh, Tossed up a bit, full and on off, Richa taps it back to Sophie.
Sophie Molineux to Richa Ghosh, Tossed up a bit, full and on off, Richa taps it back to Sophie.
Sophie Molineux to Richa Ghosh, Full and on middle and leg. Ghosh stabs it down on the leg side.
Sophie Molineux to Richa Ghosh, Full and on middle and leg. Ghosh stabs it down on the leg side.
Sophie Molineux to Harmanpreet Kaur, Angles in a full ball on leg, Kaur fends it with soft hands to square leg and scampers for a quick single.
Sophie Molineux to Harmanpreet Kaur, Angles in a full ball on leg, Kaur fends it with soft hands to square leg and scampers for a quick single.
- Richa Ghosh 12 (19)
- Harmanpreet Kaur 28 (51)
Alana King to Richa Ghosh, Fuller and on off, Ghosh pushes it to mid off from the crease.
- Richa Ghosh 12 (19)
- Harmanpreet Kaur 28 (51)
Alana King to Richa Ghosh, Fuller and on off, Ghosh pushes it to mid off from the crease.
Alana King to Harmanpreet Kaur, Drifting in, on a length, on middle. Kaur presents a straight bat. The ball takes an inside edge and goes in front of backward square leg. Ghosh gets home with a dive. A powerful throw from Brown almost takes out Beth Mooney.
Alana King to Harmanpreet Kaur, Drifting in, on a length, on middle. Kaur presents a straight bat. The ball takes an inside edge and goes in front of backward square leg. Ghosh gets home with a dive. A powerful throw from Brown almost takes out Beth Mooney.
Alana King to Richa Ghosh, Just short! Richa Ghosh is living dangerously. Shorter and on off, Ghosh hangs back and flays at it. The ball catches the outer half and it is spooned to the right of backward point. Darcie Brown puts in the dive but the ball drops in front and it goes behind for a single.
Alana King to Richa Ghosh, Just short! Richa Ghosh is living dangerously. Shorter and on off, Ghosh hangs back and flays at it. The ball catches the outer half and it is spooned to the right of backward point. Darcie Brown puts in the dive but the ball drops in front and it goes behind for a single.
Alana King to Richa Ghosh, Beaten! Lovely drop and turning away from the right-hander, Ghosh pushes at it with hard hands and the ball spins away sharply to beat her on the outside edge.
Alana King to Richa Ghosh, Beaten! Lovely drop and turning away from the right-hander, Ghosh pushes at it with hard hands and the ball spins away sharply to beat her on the outside edge.
Alana King to Harmanpreet Kaur, On a nagging length, around off, Kaur dabs it wide of point and takes a single.
Alana King to Harmanpreet Kaur, On a nagging length, around off, Kaur dabs it wide of point and takes a single.
Alana King to Harmanpreet Kaur, Flighted up, full and on off, driven back at the bowler.
Alana King to Harmanpreet Kaur, Flighted up, full and on off, driven back at the bowler.
- Harmanpreet Kaur 26 (48)
- Richa Ghosh 11 (16)
Sophie Molineux to Harmanpreet Kaur, Short and around off, Harman knocks it wide of cover and crosses over.
- Harmanpreet Kaur 26 (48)
- Richa Ghosh 11 (16)
Sophie Molineux to Harmanpreet Kaur, Short and around off, Harman knocks it wide of cover and crosses over.
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
