Australia v India: first women’s cricket one-day international – live

The Australia women's cricket team faced off against the India women's cricket team in the opening match of their one-day international (ODI) series at Allan Border Field, marking the beginning of what promises to be an exciting cricket contest between two competitive teams. The match commenced with immediate drama as Australian bowler Megan Schutt nearly secured two crucial wickets in the very first over, demonstrating the high level of competition expected throughout the series. Indian opener Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh were at the crease when Schutt's bowling nearly resulted in a double breakthrough, with Verma mistiming a straight drive that narrowly missed the bowler's reach during her follow-through. This early exchange set the tone for what appears to be a closely contested match between two of the leading teams in women's cricket. The series holds particular significance as it provides both teams with valuable preparation time ahead of upcoming international tournaments, with both Australia and India aiming to fine-tune their strategies and player combinations.