India Women VS Australia Women After the dream of winning the title four times in the T20 World Cup was shattered, Australia made a strong comeback by defeating India by five wickets in Brisbane in their first international match. However, this victory was not easy. Renuka Thakur caused a stir in the top order, but an opening partnership of 48 runs laid the foundation for Australia to chase the target of 101 runs. Earlier, Megan Schutt bowled the best of her career to bundle out India cheaply for 100 runs within 35 overs.
India's poor start
India Women VS Australia Women India got off to a poor start after choosing to bat on a game-friendly pitch. Smriti Mandhana hit some attractive fours in the beginning, but Megan Schutt’s change in angle bowled her out. Returning Priya Punia was seen struggling and was dismissed after scoring just three runs off 17 balls. Harleen Deol and Harmanpreet Kaur shared a 23-run partnership, but Harleen soon fell prey to Ash Gardner.
Jemima's effort and Schutt's havoc
India Women VS Australia Women Jemima Rodrigues struggled for a while, but wickets kept falling on the other side. Harmanpreet was LBW for 17 runs and Jemima was clean bowled by Kim Garth. India lost its last six wickets for just 11 runs. Schutt took five wickets for 19 runs and bundled out India for 100 runs in 34.2 overs.
Australia's fast start
Georgia Voll, making her debut for Australia, started her ODI career by hitting a four on the very first ball. However, the initial attraction was gathered by Phoebe Litchfield, who hit six consecutive fours. Litchfield was out after scoring 35 runs, but she made the way to the target easy with a partnership of 48 runs.
Renuka Thakur showed sharpness
India Women VS Australia Women Renuka Thakur gave some relief to India by dismissing experienced Ellyse Perry and Beth Mooney in her opening spell. However, Voll showed patience and scored 46* runs and led the team to victory.
Australia gained important points
Renuka Thakur gave some relief to India by dismissing experienced Ellyse PGeorgia Voll and captain Tahlia McGrath led the team to victory in the 17th over. With this win, Australia earned two important ICC World Championship points.erry and Beth Mooney in her opening spell. However, Voll showed patience and scored 46* runs and led the team to victory.
Brief scores:
India Women VS Australia Women India: 100/10 (34.2 overs; Jemima Rodrigues 23, Megan Schutt 5-19)
Australia: 102/5 (16.2 overs; Georgia Voll 46*, Phoebe Litchfield 35; Renuka Thakur 3-45, Priya Mishra 2-11)
Australia won by 5 wickets.
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