In the inaugural women’s ODI between Australia and India at Allan Border Field, Australia secured a 1‑0 lead after a dominant opening over by Jess Schutt. The South Australian bowler delivered two incisive deliveries, with the first dismissing India’s top order and the second swinging sharply to trap the Indian opener on the crease.
India’s Mandhana and Verma struggled to find footing, with Verma’s mistimed drive and Mandhana’s early wicket leaving the side scrambling. A DRS review failed to overturn the dismissal, cementing Australia’s early advantage.