Beth Mooney produced a major, match-winning knock of 76 off 79 balls as Australia Women beat India Women by six wickets in the first ODI of their multi-format series at Allan Border Field, Brisbane on February 24. The Beth Mooney performance also carried historic significance, with the left-hander becoming only the 7th Australian to reach 3,000 ODI runs and the 4th to pass 7,000 international runs.

India Women Fall Short at The Gabba in 1st ODI

India were bowled out for 214 in 48.3 overs after captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and opted to bat. Smriti Mandhana top-scored with 58 off 68 balls, while Harmanpreet herself contributed 53 off 84. Kashvee Gautam chipped in with a career-best 43 off 44 balls. However, Australia's bowling attack was relentless, led by Ashleigh Gardner's 3 for 33 and Megan Schutt's 2 for 42. Pratika Rawal's return from injury was cut short by a duck off the second ball of the match.

Beth Mooney's Brilliant Chase in Brisbane

Alyssa Healy, playing in her farewell series, anchored Australia's reply with a composed 50 off 70 balls before Beth Mooney took over. Mooney's Beth Mooney innings of 76 was defined by clean hitting and precise placement, including five boundaries and two sixes. An 85-run partnership between Beth Mooney and Annabel Sutherland, who finished unbeaten on 48 off 44 balls, ended the contest with 70 balls to spare.

Harmanpreet Injury Concern for India Women

A key concern for India from this first ODI was captain Harmanpreet Kaur sustaining a left knee injury while batting, forcing her off the field during Australia's chase. Smriti Mandhana led the side in her absence. India will need Harmanpreet fit for the second ODI at Bellerive Oval, Hobart on February 27.

Multi-Format Series Levelled at 4-4

The Beth Mooney-inspired Australia win draws the multi-format series level at 4-4 overall, following India's 2-1 victory in the T20I leg earlier this month. The ODI series now becomes the pivotal battleground, with India seeking a historic maiden ODI series win against Australia at home.