The match opened at Allan Border Field with Australia’s Schutt taking the first over, leaving India at 0-1. Mandhana and Verma were dismissed early, with Verma mistiming a straight drive that missed the bowler’s left hand.
The experienced South Australian, who was not in the original ODI squad, made an immediate impact by hooping the ball into right-handers from over the wicket. Schutt’s second delivery swung in from wide, hit a good line and length, and jags massively off the pitch, pinning Rawal on the crease. The Indian opener reviewed, but DRS did not save her.