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Australia Women clinch first ODI in Mohali, defeat India by 8 wickets

Mohali, Sep 14 (UNI) Australia’s women’s cricket team secured a commanding eight-wicket victory over India in the first ODI at the Yadavindra Cricket Stadium in Punjab. Chasing a target of 282, Australia reached the total in just 44.1 overs, powered by standout performances from their top order.
Phoebe Litchfield led the charge with a brisk 88, while Beth Mooney (77) and Annabel Sutherland (54) notched up crucial half-centuries. Captain Alyssa Healy contributed 27, and Ellyse Perry, who retired hurt, added 30. Litchfield’s match-defining knock earned her the Player of the Match award.
India’s bowling effort struggled to contain Australia, with Kranti Gaud and Sneh Rana being the only wicket-takers. Gaud dismissed Healy, conceding 55 runs in 8 overs, while Rana claimed Litchfield’s wicket, giving away 51 runs in 10 overs. Radha Yadav proved expensive, leaking 61 runs in 8 overs at an economy rate of 7.60.
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