Australia Women Defeat India in First ODI

Australia Women secured a dominant five-wicket victory over India in the first ODI at Allan Border Field, with Megan Schutt achieving a remarkable five-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 5/19. India, after opting to bat, crumbled to 100 all out in 34.2 overs, with Jemimah Rodrigues top-scoring at 23 runs. Australia's chase was initially shaky, losing three quick wickets, but debutant Georgia Voll's unbeaten 46 and Phoebe Litchfield's 35 ensured a straightforward win in just 16.2 overs. Indian fans, despite the team's loss, turned out in large numbers, showing unwavering support for their players, particularly Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur. The match highlighted India's struggles with shot selection and running, as they failed to build significant partnerships, with the highest being just 27 runs. The second ODI of the series is scheduled for December 8.