BRISBANE, Dec 5: India faced defeat against Australia by five wickets in the first match of the three-match women’s ODI series on Thursday. India, after choosing to bat first, collapsed dramatically and was all out for just 100 runs within 34.2 overs. Jemimah Rodrigues was the highest scorer for India, making 23 runs off 42 deliveries. Australian pacer Megan Schutt was the standout performer with the ball, taking five wickets for only 19 runs. Australia successfully chased down the target in 33.4 overs, finishing at 102 for 5, with opener Georgia Voll remaining unbeaten on 46 runs from 42 balls. For India, Renuka Singh recorded three wickets for 45 runs, while Priya Mishra contributed with two wickets.
Summary of Scores:
India: 100 all out in 34.2 overs (Jemimah Rodrigues 23; Megan Schutt 5/19)
Australia: 102 for 5 in 16.2 overs (Phoebe Litchfield 35, Georgia Voll 46 not out; Renuka Singh 3/45). (PTI)
