Australia dismissed India for 198 on day one of many day-night Check in Perth as Alyssa Healy begun her remaining match as captain of the hosts.
Australia closed on 96-3 in reply, trailing by 102 runs, with Healy – who will retire from all formats after this series – falling for 13 on the Waca.
All-rounder Annabel Sutherland starred with the ball, taking 4-46, whereas left-arm quick bowler Lucy Hamilton impressed on her Check debut by claiming 3-31.
After dropping the toss, India slipped to 107-5 however Jemimah Rodrigues compiled a defiant 52 to stop her aspect being skittled.
In reply, Australia openers Georgia Voll (two) and Phoebe Litchfield (9) each made single-figure scores to go away the hosts 31-2, bringing Healy to the crease.
She began to rebuild alongside Ellyse Perry earlier than selecting out Rodrigues at level off Sayali Satghare because the Aussies fell to 58-3.
Nevertheless, Perry stays unbeaten on 43 and Sutherland is 20 not out as Australia will look to construct a first-innings lead on day two of the four-day sport.
