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Australia Leads India in First Women’s ODI

Australia opened the first women’s ODI with a 1‑0 advantage after a dominant over by Schutt, while India’s opening pair struggled.

Australia’s Schutt delivered a powerful opening over, taking a 1‑0 lead as India’s Mandhana and Verma failed to score. Verma’s counterattack was mistimed, and the ball slipped past the bowler’s left hand. Schutt’s second ball swung sharply, hitting a good line and length before jarring off the pitch, leaving Rawal on the crease. The Indian opener reviewed the dismissal, but DRS did not overturn it.