Visakhapatnam: The ICC Women’s World Cup clash between India and Australia is turning into a high-scoring thriller at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. After being asked to bat first, the Indian women’s team delivered an impressive batting performance, setting a formidable total of 330 runs on the board.
Openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal provided a dream start for India with a massive 155-run opening partnership in just 24.3 overs. Mandhana smashed 80 runs off 66 balls, while Rawal played a patient but fluent knock of 75 off 96 deliveries. Their partnership not only provided India a solid foundation but also helped erase memories of their earlier struggles against Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and South Africa in the tournament.
India’s batting depth continued to show promise as middle-order contributions pushed the total past 300, leaving the Australians with a steep chase.
🏏 Australia’s Response: Healy and Litchfield Dominate Early Overs
In reply, Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield gave Australia a commanding start, taking full advantage of the batting-friendly conditions. Their positive intent put the Indian bowlers under pressure early in the innings.
Australia, which entered the match undefeated in the tournament with two wins and one abandoned match (against Sri Lanka), are looking to maintain their perfect record.
Meanwhile, India — currently placed third on the points table — are seeking a crucial win after suffering a heavy defeat against South Africa just two days earlier.
The match remains evenly poised as both sides aim to strengthen their semifinal hopes in this crucial World Cup encounter.
Originally published on newsworldstime.com.
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