A dominant batting display from Australia’s women’s cricket team secured an emphatic eight-wicket victory over India in the opening one-day international. The visitors comfortably chased down India’s target of 282 with more than five overs to spare.
India had set a competitive total of 281-7 after choosing to bat first, with significant contributions coming from their top order. However, Australia’s response proved relentless as they reached 282-2 in just 44.1 overs.
Young batter Phoebe Litchfield anchored the successful chase with a commanding 88 runs from just 80 deliveries, striking 14 boundaries in her innings. Though falling short of a century, her performance set the platform for victory.
Supporting roles came from Beth Mooney, who remained unbeaten on 77, and Annabel Sutherland, who finished not out on 54. Their partnership guided Australia home after Ellyse Perry was forced to retire with cramp after contributing 30 runs.
Earlier, India’s innings had been built around half-centuries from their top three batters, but the bowling attack struggled to contain Australia’s aggressive approach. The comprehensive nature of the victory provides Australia with strong momentum as both teams continue their preparations for upcoming international commitments.
