Australia ruthlessly dismantled India of their first outing since October’s shock T20 World Cup semi-final defeat.
Led by Tahlia McGrath rather than the injured Alyssa Healy, the hosts bowled out India for simply 100 on a very good batting wicket, earlier than racing to victory within the first of three one-day internationals in simply 16.2 overs.
The five-wicket margin of victory flattered India, who had been blown away by tempo bowler Megan Schutt’s career-best 5-19, whereas solely Jemimah Rodrigues managed to go 20.
In reply, openers Phoebe Litchfield and Georgia Voll set the tone with the bat as Australia responded to their shock World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa in type.
Litchfield crashed 35 off 29 balls earlier than turning into considered one of Renuka Singh Thakur’s three victims however 21-year-old debutant Voll ensured Australia obtained over the road with an unbeaten 46.
The second ODI is on the similar venue – Allan Border Subject, Brisbane – on Sunday (23:45 GMT Saturday).
