Australia made a dominant return to action, ruthlessly dismantling India in their first match since the shock T20 World Cup semi-final defeat in October.
Substitute captain Tahlia McGrath, leading in place of the injured Alyssa Healy, saw her team bowl India out for just 100 on a solid batting wicket. Australia then cruised to victory in the first of three ODIs, finishing the chase in just 16.2 overs.
India’s five-wicket margin of defeat flattered them, as Megan Schutt delivered a career-best performance with 5-19, while only Jemimah Rodrigues managed to score over 20.
In reply, openers Phoebe Litchfield and Georgia Voll set the tone. Litchfield hammered 35 off 29 balls before falling to Renuka Singh Thakur, but debutant Voll, 21, anchored the chase with an unbeaten 46, securing the win for Australia.
The second ODI will take place at Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Sunday (23:45 GMT Saturday), with live radio commentary available on the BBC Sport website and app.
