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[Watch] Harmanpreet Kaur Follows Smriti Mandhana As India Falter Against Australia In 1st ODI

Rajgeeta Yadav

Annabel Sutherland traps Harmanpreet Kaur in front [Source: @WomensCricZone/x.com]Annabel Sutherland traps Harmanpreet Kaur in front [Source: @WomensCricZone/x.com]

The first ODI between India Women and Australia Women of the ongoing series at the Allan Border Field, Brisbane got off to a rough start for the visiting team after they won the toss and chose to bat first. India lost their opening batsman Smriti Mandhana early, as she was dismissed for just 8 runs by Megan Schutt. Things got worse when Priya Punia was out for 3 off 17 balls, also against Schutt.

Despite the early setbacks, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur came in to steady the ship alongside Harleen Deol. They tried to build a partnership, but the pressure was mounting after the quick loss of two wickets. 

Harmanpreet Departs After A Cameo


However, Harmanpreet could manage to score 17 runs off 31 balls, including 2 fours. The right-handed batter was dismissed in the 18th over by Australian young pacer Annabel Sutherland, who bowled an inswinging delivery that hit her pad after missing the inside edge. The umpire ruled it out, with the ball likely hitting the leg stump. 

India In Deep Trouble Against Australia

Australia got off to a great start, putting pressure on India. Now, India had lost 4 wickets and were in a tough spot. Smriti Mandhana was out early, followed by Priya Punia and Harleen Deol. Harmanpreet also struggled and couldn't reach 20 runs. At that point, India was at 62/4.

At the time of writing, India are struggling at 71 for 4 in 22 overs, with Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh still at the crease. The team needs a strong recovery to get back into the game and post a competitive total.